Tractor Feature Article

Fendt introduces specialty crops tractor

Author: Delta Farm Press

With wheel widths as narrow as 44 inches (39 inches available by special order), versatility is the hallmark of the Fendt 200 Series tractors just introduced to North America by AGCO Corporation.

The powerful, new generation Fendt 200 Series is specifically designed for labor intensive orchard, vineyard, hop and other high value crops. Front, mid and rear-mount options, flexible hydraulic outlet positioning and an award winning 3-point hitch system make multi-tasking with advanced implements easy.

Growers can match their particular needs to one of four models in the 60 to 90 engine horsepower range, choosing from very narrow to wide configurations, 2 or 4-wheel drive and cab or ROPS designs.

New Tier II, high capacity, Deutz 914 air-cooled, in-line diesel engines produce 15 percent more torque while using 5 percent less fuel. Buyers can choose from the 198 cubic inch (3.2 L) 3-cylinder in the Fendt 206 (50 PTO hp) and 207 (60 PTO hp) tractors or the 262 cubic inch (4.3 L) 4-cylinder in the FENDT 208 (70 PTO hp) and 209 (80 PTO hp) tractors.

Transmission options include the standard 19F/6R synchromesh, 19F/19R shuttle and the 19F/6R synchromesh with an additional 9F/3R creeper gears offering speeds as low as 0.18 mph on the 200V models. The Fendt 208P and 209P tractors feature two additional speeds and a top speed of up to 25 mph (40 kph).