New generation of the Fendt 300 Vario tractor series
InfoWeb Marketplace · Editorial teamPublished on 24 January 2020 · 4 min read
Demand for clear operation and a greater number of functions is also growing for compact tractors, such as the Fendt 300 Vario range. Thus, following the launch of the top-of-the-range Fendt 314 Vario at Agritechnica 2019, the new FendtONE operating philosophy can now be ordered for the entire Fendt 300 Vario series.
The Fendt 300 Vario series comprises four models (Fendt 311 Vario, Fendt 312 Vario, Fendt 313 Vario, Fendt 314 Vario) with a power range from 113 to 142 ch (according to ECE R120). The Fendt 314 Vario reaches 152 ch with the DynamicPerformance concept. The AGCO Power engine meets Stage V emission standards with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR), but without exhaust gas recirculation. In addition, maintenance-free hydraulic tappets are integrated into the engine for automatic valve clearance adjustment. All models can be ordered from February 2020 in the redesigned Power, Profi and Profi+ versions. From September 2020, the Fendt 300 Vario will be delivered in the Profi and Profi+ equipment variants. The Power version will come off the production line from January 2021.
New operating concept for the Fendt 300 Vario Power tractor
The concept of the Fendt 300 Vario Power has been completely redesigned, with the emphasis on comfortable and intuitive operation of the tractor. This includes the new control armrest mounted directly on the driver's seat, the new multifunction joystick and the electric control valves. In addition to the new armrest, the FendtONE operating philosophy also includes a 10" digital dashboard below the steering column. The dashboard displays, among other things, driving speed, engine speed and fluid levels. When driving on the road, drivers have all the useful information right before their eyes. The rotary button on the armrest is used to select and adjust various menus, such as the control lever assignment, the hydraulic control valve settings or the engine and transmission functions. For the first time, users of the Fendt 300 Vario Power have a digital display area and more customization options, making it easier and clearer to set up the machine. Following strong demand, a suspended front axle is now part of the standard equipment. A Visctronic fan and air conditioning are also standard. For the first time, automatic air conditioning and a front linkage with load transfer are available as options on the Power version.
Improved working ergonomics for the Fendt 300 Vario Profi tractor
In addition to the 10" digital dashboard, the Fendt 300 Vario in the Profi version has an optional 12" terminal on the armrest. All displays work together, so that windows with the various terminal functions can be shown simultaneously. Depending on personal needs, one terminal can simultaneously display ISOBUS applications and tractor functions. In addition, another 12" terminal on the roof is available as an option, for example for full-screen display of a camera system.
On the Fendt 300 Vario Profi, the multifunction joystick and a cross lever on the armrest are standard. They allow comfortable and flexible operation of the tractor's various functions. Optionally, the 3L joystick is available instead of the cross lever. It can be used, for example, to operate the front loader with a silage grab, with an integrated function for changing the direction of travel, or it can be freely assigned up to 27 ISOBUS functions to operate complex implements.
The Fendt 300 Vario Profi+ tractor: more compact and versatile
Guidance is becoming increasingly important for compact tractors. The Fendt 300 Vario Profi+ (formerly ProfiPlus) is equipped as standard with Fendt Guide (formerly VarioGuide). This also includes a field data management function. This data is managed at home, then sent to the machine as tasks. This means that tasks, including field boundaries and guidance lines, can be carried out on the tractor with Fendt Guide. All field data is now processed on a common database accessible across the entire fleet. Fendt TI (Teach In) Auto and the Fendt Guide Contour Assistant are available as options.
Section Control and VariableRateControl are other options now available with this equipment. The Fendt 300 Vario Profi+ is therefore perfectly equipped for sowing, fertilizing or crop protection applications. The 12" terminal on the armrest is standard so that a multitude of elements remain clearly visible, especially when working with complex implements. The Profi+ version can also be ordered optionally with a second 12" terminal on the roof, so that the various tractor functions can be distributed across three display areas.
Fendt TaskDoc (formerly VarioDoc Pro) and Fendt Task Manager are also available as options on the Fendt 300 Vario Profi+. With Fendt Task Manager, tasks can be managed at home and sent directly from the office to the machine via a mobile phone. When the task is completed, it is sent back to the farm manager. Organizing tasks and employees becomes much easier and can be done anywhere. The infotainment package, known from the Fendt 314 Vario, with 4.1 audio system with hands-free speaker and subwoofer can be ordered as an option for machines with Profi and Profi+ equipment. FendtONE will first be marketed in Germany, France and Great Britain, before being introduced successively in other markets.