Dreamed, built, tested - the Fendt 700 Vario test reports
Award-winning, recognised and thoroughly tested: Experts and the trade press are truly convinced by the Fendt 700 Vario series. It is no coincidence that the standard has been honoured with a wide range of awards. In addition, there are also voices from the neutral trade press that have extensively tested the Fendt 700 Vario.
How the legendary Fendt 700 Vario series has been convincing in practice for generations
How the new Fendt 724 Vario Gen7.1 compares to its predecessor in the Profi tractor test (10/2025)
Gen6 vs. Gen7.1
What can the Fendt 724 Vario Gen7.1 do compared to the Legend?
The new Fendt 724 Vario Gen7.1 was directly compared with its predecessor, the Fendt 724 Vario Gen6 - a legendary bestseller - in the tractor test of the trade magazine Profi (issue 10/2025). The central question was: Can the new generation continue this success story? The answer is clear: The Fendt 724 Vario Gen7.1 follows in the footsteps of its predecessor and sets new standards. In independent tests, it impresses with increased power, reduced diesel consumption and innovative technologies such as Fendt DynamicPerformance and the VarioDrive drivetrain. The results show: Farmers benefit from noticeably greater efficiency, comfort and manoeuvrability. You can find out which values and facts make the difference in the following overview.
"Overall, the Gen7.1 consumed 242 g/kWh (+26 g/kWh AdBlue), significantly less than the Gen6 with 263 g/kWh diesel plus 11 g/kWh AdBlue."
- Profi (10/2025)
The new legend?
The convincing points of the Fendt 724 Vario Gen7.1
The result is clear: the Fendt 724 Vario Gen7.1 impresses with more power and lower fuel consumption. The smart Fendt DynamicPerformance extra power concept delivers up to 20 hp more power in all models, while the modern AGCO Power CORE75 engine with the Fendt iD low-speed concept works particularly efficiently. In addition, the VarioDrive drivetrain ensures a turning circle of less than 11 metres - a real plus point in this performance class. In addition, the Fendt 724 Vario Gen7.1 is permissible for speeds of up to 60 km/h, which makes it particularly attractive for transport work. The spacious cab in combination with the proven FendtONE operating concept also offers maximum comfort and perfect all-round vision in the new generation. With impressive hydraulic power, a high payload and numerous well thought-out details, the Fendt 724 Vario Gen7.1 is a real all-rounder for every farm and a worthy successor to the legendary 6th generation.
20 HP
More power thanks to Fendt DynamicPerformance
60 km/h
Permissible from model Fendt 724 Vario Gen7.1
The comfort during transport is heavenly. The permissible overall weight at 50 km/h is one tonne higher than that of the 724 Gen6.
With only 1,300 engine revs, the Vario purrs along the road at an average speed of 50 km/h, more than 20 % more economically than all tractors tested to date.
With a lifting capacity of more than 8.5 tonnes, no implement is left standing. The lower link stabilisers and the cable-relieved upper link are very pleasing.
When efficiency sets new standards.
The Fendt 724 Vario Gen7.1 delivers results in the DLG PowerMix,
that have never been seen before!
Outstanding efficiency in the field and record transport values
In the independent DLG PowerMix test, the Fendt 724 Vario Gen7.1 with Fendt DynamicPerformance impressively proved what it is capable of: with top values in terms of power, efficiency and fuel consumption, the Fendt 724 Vario Gen7.1 sets new standards in the hp class from 240 to 305 hp - both in the field and on the road.
Enjoy potential savings of up to €16,700 with the Fendt 724 Vario Gen7.1
per 5,000 operating hours of field work*
*Taking into account the values from DLG test report no. 7552 (Fendt 724 Vario Gen7.1) and DLG test report no. 7292 (Fendt 724 Vario Gen6), which can be found at https://www.dlg.org/tests/landtechnik-betriebsmittel/dlg-powermix, a diesel price of €1.60/l and €0.64/l AdBlue per 5,000 operating hours results in potential savings in running costs of up to €16,700.
Test values at a glance
DLG test report 7552
Outstanding efficiency in the field
With a consumption of only 242 g/kWh (+24.2 g/kWh AdBlue), the Fendt 724 Vario Gen7.1 achieves the same top value as the top model Fendt 728 Vario Gen7.1. Compared to the previous 6th generation model, this means a saving of 9% or 21 g/kWh - a clear step forward in terms of economy.
DLG test report 7552
Record values in transport
With a fuel consumption of just 321 g/kWh at 40 km/h, 326 g/kWh at 50 km/h and 328 g/kWh at 60 km/h, the Fendt 724 Vario Gen7.1 achieves new best values. It even surpasses the previous leader, the Fendt 728 Vario Gen7. Never before have such low values been measured in this hp class - a clear step forward in terms of efficiency.
Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture Tractor test 2024
300 hp class
The Fendt 728 Vario continues on the road to success
The Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture tested a total of 6 different tractors in the 300 hp class. Alongside a Claas Axion 870, John Deere 6R 250, Massey Ferguson 8S.305 VT, New Holland T7.300 and Valtra Q285, the Fendt 728 Vario Gen7 positively stood out in numerous categories. Especially the efficient drive, the cab or FendtONE - the technology of the Fendt 728 Vario is impressive! Take a look at the Schleppertest (tractor test) of the Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture now.
A great result!
Unbeatable low diesel consumption again during transport work.
The Fendt 728 Vario showed the lowest diesel consumption in the practical test, proving once again that it is a real leader in transport work!
“The trailer combination achieved the lowest diesel consumption, well ahead of the other test candidates: 55 litres per 100 km, which is 13.6 litres less diesel than the average of all test candidates - enormous!”
Bayerisches Landwirtschaftliches Wochenblatt, issue 43/2024 based on the Schleppertest 2024, Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture
With an average of 68.6 litres per 100 km for all test candidates, that is around 19.8% less diesel consumption - the Fendt 728 Vario is a pioneer in this horsepower class and is therefore also easy on the wallet.
“The trailer combination achieved the lowest diesel consumption, well ahead of the other test candidates: 55 litres per 100 km, which is 13.6 litres less diesel than the average of all test candidates - enormous!”
Bayerisches Landwirtschaftliches Wochenblatt, issue 43/2024 based on the Schleppertest 2024, Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture
With an average of 68.6 litres per 100 km for all test candidates, that is around 19.8% less diesel consumption - the Fendt 728 Vario is a pioneer in this horsepower class and is therefore also easy on the wallet.
19.8%
lower diesel consumption than the average of all test candidates per 100 km
Of the six test candidates, the Fendt 728 Vario Gen7 achieved the highest power output on the dyno with 278 hp. In the PTO combination measurement, the average power was also the highest at 254 hp.
Strong, universal & user-friendly.
With the Fendt 728 Vario, get more out of it.
The 2024 tractor test by the Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture also proves that the Fendt 728 Vario Gen7 is simply an all-rounder in a class of its own. It is the only tractor in this hp class to be approved for 60 km/h and is equipped with 4 PTO speeds, making it perfect for transport and PTO work. But it can also excel at front loader work. With the VisioPlus cab, you can see further up and always keep an overview. It also shows its strengths in the field: With the quietest cab in the test, the best manoeuvrability and the largest payload of the 6 tractors tested, the Fendt 728 Vario shows that it is ahead of the pack here, too. Bayerisches Landwirtschaftliches Wochenblatt, issue 43 & 44/2024 based on the Schleppertest 2024, Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture.
5,705 kg
Highest payload in the test
11.55 m
Smallest turning circle in the test
Test the 700 Vario Gen7 and see for yourself.
Would you like to see the quality and performance of the Fendt 700 Vario Gen7 for yourself and test a tractor? Our Fendt dealers will be happy to offer you a product demonstration. You can request this either directly from a dealer near you or conveniently via the online form. To make an online enquiry, simply click on the “Request a demonstration now” button.
profi
Entertainment systems in the test verdict
Entertainment at its best!
If you like to listen to music or make phone calls while you work, you won't be making any compromises here. Whether sound quality, operability, hands-free system or the operating display - the Fendt 700 Vario has consistently received good to very good ratings from the trade press.
“Fendt is impressive with the excellent integration of the infotainment system in the terminal. The reception quality was excellent throughout.”
profi issue 11/2024
“Fendt is impressive with the excellent integration of the infotainment system in the terminal. The reception quality was excellent throughout.”
profi issue 11/2024
profi test report
(3/2024)
Stop dreaming,
start leading!
700 Vario Gen7 with numerous innovations
The renowned trade magazine profi has subjected the flagship of the series, the 728 Vario Gen7, to a detailed tractor test – profi is enthusiastic and the 728 Vario Gen7 is the new leader. At the end of the report, the professional editors were able to confidently adapt the statement that was initially formulated as a question into: “Climb in and be delighted!” (profi 2/2024).
The number 1
most economical tractor in transport
“There's no question that the 728 Gen 7 is a premium tractor.”
profi (3/2024)
The Fendt 700 Vario Gen7 inspires with this
Thanks to leading Fendt technologies, the Fendt 700 Vario Gen7 is the undisputed new leader in its performance class.
Our innovation spotlights:
- Intelligent VarioDrive
- AGCO Power engine with 7.5 litre cubic capacity
- Fendt iD low engine speed concept
- The VarioGrip integrated tyre pressure system
- Excellent manoeuvrability with pull-in-turn effect
- Extremely low power-to-weight ratio
Most economical and fastest
“In the practical Powermix consumption tests, the Fendt 728 proved to be frugal and very frugal in all cycles and more economical than the average of all tractors tested to date. In the transport tests it emerged as the most economical tractor we have ever tested. Even when doing 60km/hr, consumption is below the current record at 40km/hr.” (profi 3/2024)
Powerful engine
“On the dyno, the test pointer stopped at 203kW/272 hp at rated speed, with a max of 206kW/276 hp at 1,500 rpm. With the boost kicking in, the maximum output reached 223kW/299 hp – a very good value. This also applies to the maximum torque, which is an impressive 1,364 Nm (at 1,300 rpm).” (profi 3/2024)
Record-breaking payload
“The tractor is also awarded a 'very good' for its payload [...]. With a test weight of 9.3 tonnes, this leaves a healthy payload of 5.7 tonnes — a recordbreaking figure.” (profi 4/2024)
Sensationally low fuel consumption
“The Fendt’s overall Powermix rate is a low 242g/kWh (+ 24.2g/kWh AdBlue), a result that places the 728 in the top five of the most frugal tractors we've ever tested.” (profi 3/2024)
Excellent towing capacity
“But what about the 728’s drawbar power? It will come as no surprise to learn that with a max of 172.5 kW/231.3 hp and a specific consumption of just 248 g/kWh, the 728 Vario also does very well here.” (profi 3/2024)
Superior manoeuvrability
“Yet we were even more impressed by the 728’s manoeuvrability. Thanks also to the 'pull-in-turn' effect of the automatic all-wheel drive, we measured a turning circle of just 12.25m (VF600/70 R30, 1.98m track width) — that's very good!” (profi 3/2024)
VarioDrive traction drive & automatic four-wheel drive
“The new 700 sports the TA190 VarioDrive transmission, which, just like the TA400 in the 900 and 1000 Vario tractors, no longer has a manual range — about time! We liked the tensionfree, auto-controlled all-wheel drive even better; it always worked perfectly in our test conditions.” (profi 3/2024)
4-speed PTO as standard
“As standard, the rear pto offers four speeds (540/540E/1,000/1,000E), something which not all of the 728's competitors can do in this power class.” (profi 3/2024)
DLG-PowerMix
The Fendt 728 Vario impresses in the DLG-PowerMix test
The Fendt 728 Vario is impressive across the board in the DLG PowerMix and the competition is left standing in its shadow. Whether for towing work, mixed work or transport – our tractor has the lowest diesel consumption in the 241 to 305 hp*** power class. The Fendt 728 Vario now leads the field – a real leader!
Impressive in the field and on the road.
DLG-PowerMix: Others can only dream of these values!
profi magazinesays: “In the practical PowerMix consumption measurements, the 728 Vario is more economical in all cycles – in some cases very significantly - than the average of all tractors tested to date During transport, it is the most economical of all – even at 60 km/h.” (profi issue 12/2023). Here is an overview of the top results:
Fendt 728 Vario:
242 g/kWh diesel*
24.2 g/kWh AdBlue*
John Deere 6R 250:
257 g/kWh diesel**
10.8 g/kWh AdBlue**
242 g/kWh diesel*
24.2 g/kWh AdBlue*
John Deere 6R 250:
257 g/kWh diesel**
10.8 g/kWh AdBlue**
Overall field work result
Fendt 728 Vario:
332 g/kWh diesel*
33.3 g/kWh AdBlue*
John Deere 6R 250:
348 g/kWh diesel**
16 g/kWh AdBlue**
332 g/kWh diesel*
33.3 g/kWh AdBlue*
John Deere 6R 250:
348 g/kWh diesel**
16 g/kWh AdBlue**
Transport
Fendt 728 Vario:
242 g/kWh diesel*
24.7 g/kWh AdBlue*
John Deere 6R 250:
265 g/kWh diesel**
11.9 g/kWh AdBlue**
242 g/kWh diesel*
24.7 g/kWh AdBlue*
John Deere 6R 250:
265 g/kWh diesel**
11.9 g/kWh AdBlue**
Mixed work
Fendt 728 Vario:
251 g/kWh diesel*
25 g/kWh AdBlue*
John Deere 6R 250:
260 g/kWh diesel**
12.1 g/kWh AdBlue**
251 g/kWh diesel*
25 g/kWh AdBlue*
John Deere 6R 250:
260 g/kWh diesel**
12.1 g/kWh AdBlue**
Draft work
Fendt 728 Vario:
237 g/kWh diesel*
25 g/kWh AdBlue*
John Deere 6R 250:
253 g/kWh diesel**
9.5 g/kWh AdBlue**
237 g/kWh diesel*
25 g/kWh AdBlue*
John Deere 6R 250:
253 g/kWh diesel**
9.5 g/kWh AdBlue**
PTO Applications
profi magazinesays: “In the practical PowerMix consumption measurements, the 728 Vario is more economical in all cycles – in some cases very significantly - than the average of all tractors tested to date During transport, it is the most economical of all – even at 60 km/h.” (profi issue 12/2023). Here is an overview of the top results:
Our most successful tractor
wins prizes
Since 1998, our most successful series, the Fendt 700 Vario, has been in operation on many farms and has won numerous prizes. The seventh generation is on the move around the world in the field and on the road.
Farm Machine 2023
On November 6th, the new Fendt 700 Vario Gen7 received the "Farm Machine 2023" award in the "180 to 280 hp tractors" category at the SIMA international trade exhibition in Paris.
The jury recognized the completely new development of the Fendt 700 Vario Gen7 for its intuitive operation with FendtONE onboard and offboard, its high performance with low fuel consumption, as well as its versatile applications and numerous technical innovations.
The jury recognized the completely new development of the Fendt 700 Vario Gen7 for its intuitive operation with FendtONE onboard and offboard, its high performance with low fuel consumption, as well as its versatile applications and numerous technical innovations.
Tractor of the Year 2023
The powerful and maneuverable all-rounder with the completely newly developed Fendt VarioDrive driveline, its integrated VarioGrip tire pressure control system, the FendtONE operating philosophy and an output of up to 300 hp impressed the jury: On Wednesday, November 9, the jury of the awarded the Fendt 728 Vario as "Tractor of the Year 2023" at the EIMA in Bologna, Italy.
The "Tractor of the Year" award has been presented once a year since 1998. Since 2006, the award ceremony has alternated between EIMA and Agritechnica.
The "Tractor of the Year" award has been presented once a year since 1998. Since 2006, the award ceremony has alternated between EIMA and Agritechnica.
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