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Fendt® launches 1000 Vario® gen4 tractor

and All-New optimum™ planter
AGCO® - a global leader in the design, The Optimum can be outfitted with row
manufacture and distribution of agricul- unit seed hoppers or a 55-bushel center
tural machinery and precision ag tech- fill station, giving farmers the flexibility
nology, today announced the launch of to choose what works best for their op-
the Fendtâ 1000 Vario® Gen4 tractor and eration. Additionally, Optimum features
the Fendt Optimumä planter at the 2025 Precision Planting technology, including
Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois. a 20|20® display, vSet®, vDrive®, Del-
The Fendt 1000 Series has long been taForce™, SpeedTube®, Reveal® residue
recognized for delivering tremendous managers and FurrowForce® for highly
productivity and versatility in high-horse- accurate seed placement and superior
power applications. That legacy con- emergence.
tinues with the introduction of the Fendt again and not just in terms of power but in “The Optimum planter is a completely
1000 Vario Gen4. With new, bold styling, operator comfort, fuel efficiency and dig- new chapter for Fendt, and we’re proud
this next generation features a modern, ital integration,” said David Soliday, Se- to expand our planter lineup to the stack-
commanding look that stands out in the nior Marketing Manager at Fendt. “Most fold market without compromising on
field. New optional interior comforts in- importantly, we’re preparing customers the precision, flexibility or reliability that
clude foot pegs, an added coolbox and for the future with the first Fendt tractor farmers expect from Fendt planters,”
cabin dust extraction for an improved op- that can support autonomous operation said Arthur Santos, Marketing Manager
erator experience. through PTx OutRun. There’s no other ma- at Fendt. “No matter the terrain, the Opti-
chine on the market more capable, more mum is engineered to deliver unmatched
The updated line will be available in comfortable or better prepared for what’s seed placement and agronomic perfor-
four models – 1040, 1044, 1048 and 1052 next.” mance at the highest level.”
– ranging from 426 horsepower up to
Alongside the Gen4 launch, Fendt is de-
550 horsepower for the most demanding buting its first stack-fold planting system, The Fendt 1000 Vario Gen4 will be avail-
tillage, heavy-duty seeding and transport the Fendt Optimum planter. Designed to able for order in Q4 2025 with deliveries
work. All new models come standard with bring planting precision, capacity and beginning in 2026, while the Optimum
the latest 12.4L MAN engine, which in- flexibility to operations with stack-fold planter will enter pre-sales in 2026.
cludes the Fendt iD™ low-speed concept planters, the Optimum combines trans- Additional Fendt updates at the Farm
for increased torque at lower RPMs, and port efficiency with the advanced agro- Progress Show include:
DynamicPerformance™ for optimized nomic features farmers have come to ex- • A new dry fertilizer system for the 30-
horsepower delivery and improved effi- pect from Fendt’s Momentum® line. foot Momentum planter
ciency. • Model year 2026 upgrades to the Ro-
With four separate hinge points and
Equipped for the future, the 1000 Gen4 standard wing downforce, the Optimum’s gator® 900 Series applicator, including a
Series can be optionally unlocked from stack-fold toolbar automatically flexes to 1,580-gallon tank, faster road speeds up
the factory for PTx™ OutRun™ grain cart ensure optimal ground contact and uni- to 40 mph and an all-new NL720 spinner
and tillage automation solutions. OutRun, form depth across uneven or rolling ter- spreader system
a pioneering automation system, delivers rain. An optional vertical contouring hitch • Enhancements to Fendt Gold Star Cus-
autonomous operation to increase effi- moves the planter up and down, tilting it tomer Care, now including three years
ciency, reduce operator fatigue and en- forward and back, allowing the toolbar to of PTx FarmENGAGE™ connectivity for
sure crops can be harvested on time. follow the topography to provide accurate model year 2026 equipment
“With the Gen4, we’ve raised the bar seed placement and even emergence. Circle 22 on enquiry card

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