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Fendt Farmer 280S

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farm1996 - 2002Ended

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May 9, 2026

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Engine power79.1 hp
Weight6548 lbs
Displacement249.30 ci / 4.100 L
Transmissionshuttle

Overview

Manufacturer: Fendt

Model: Farmer 280S

Series: Not available

Type: farm

Subtype: Row-Crop tractor

Production status: Ended

Production years: 1996 - 2002

Built in: Not available

Model Specs

Weight range: 6548 lbs

Fuel tank: 15.9 gal / 60.2 L

DEF capacity: Not available / Not available

Engine

Power: 79.1 hp

Fuel type: diesel

Cylinders: 4

Displacement: 249.30 ci / 4.100 L

Torque: 200.6 lb·ft / 272 Nm

Torque RPM: 1550 rpm

Dimensions & Weight

Operating weight: Not available

Length: 363 cm

Width: 187 cm

Height: Not available

Height (ROPS): Not available

Height (cab): 234 cm

Wheelbase: 217 cm

Ground clearance: 33 cm

Front tire: 12.4R20

Rear tire: 16.9R30

Transmission

Type: shuttle

Name: Transmission

Gears: 21 forward and reverse

Forward gears: 21

Reverse gears: 21

Ranges: Not available

PTO

Claimed power: Not available / Not available

Rear PTO type: independent

Rear PTO clutch: Not available

Rear PTO shaft: 540/750/1000

Rear PTO RPM: Not available

Front PTO type: Not available

Front PTO clutch: Not available

Front PTO shaft: 1000

Front PTO RPM: Not available

Hitch

Rear type: Not available

Rear lift: 6151 lbs / 2790 kg

Front hitch: Not available

Front lift: Not available / Not available

Hydraulics

Pump flow: 10.8 gpm / 40.9 lpm

Total flow: Not available / Not available

Rear valves: Not available

Mid valves: Not available

System: pressure: 2611 psi | 180.0 bar; pump flow: 10.8 gpm | 40.9 lpm

Mechanical

Drive: 4WD

Final drives: Not available

Differential lock: Not available

Steering: Power steering

Brakes: Hydraulic drum brakes

Cab: Cab standard with heat. Air-conditioning optional.

Electrical

Ground: Not available

Charging system: alternator

Charging amps: 55 A

Battery volts: 12 V

Attachments (1)

loader — Loader — loader

Lift (full pin): 2734 lbs / 1240 kg

Reach dumped: 28.4 in / 72 cm

Height (pin): 129.9 in / 329 cm