Ok but we both recognize that Deutz is a very old well recognized German company, right? I mean Fendt uses Deutz diesel engines in some models and MAN in others.
Theres a distinction between Deutz AG (Aktien Gesellschaft) of which Volvo construction owns a good slice, and Deutz-Fahr the tractor brand sold off to Same 20 years ago.
Fendt only uses Deutz engines in the old model 716-718-720 and the 500 series. 200, 300, 600, 700 series use Agco Power (Formerly Sisu or Valmet) and the 900, 1000 and 1100 use a MAN when pushed hard at above 40hp per liter
Fendt had too many problems with Deutz engines longevity, especially in the 800 series and largest 900 series models, the Deutz engines sometimes only lasted 5000 hours between rebuilds
I know! Own 3 of them and looking for a fourth!!! All 3 of more are Fendt road speed transmission, rear axle and braking system. I believe they are the best choice and value for used tractors
Well, if you count a 20.000 euro Vario swap, on average every 10.000hrs, your hourly cost increase by 2 euro per hour. A local contractor runs two DynaVT for PTO work like mowing, where it pays off. For the slurry tank, silage wagons, plough, they run Dyna6 because in that kind of work the extra purchase and repair cost dont translate into higher hourly work output.
How about Claas? They are also making huge inroads into Ag around the world
Claas purchased the tractor branch of Renault in France. Paining Renaults green really hurt Claas reputation, as the electronics were very French, like the MF 6100 series, developed before Agco bought MF
To make up for past mistakes, Claas recalled 10 year old tractors to put the main circuit boards in an enclosed box to shield it from dust and static interference, as the French initially had all the electronics dangling under the steering column. That was about 10 years ago, but it seems they have their tractor act pretty much together nowadays (in harvesters they have been market leader in Europe for decades)
