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CLAAS LEXION 8900 vs Fendt IDEAL 10T

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for CLAAS and Fendt in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

CLAAS LEXION 8900 combine harvesting wheat
CLAAS CLAAS LEXION 8900
Fendt IDEAL combine harvester
Fendt Fendt IDEAL 10T
Operating weight ——
Engine power 581 kW (779 hp)581 kW (779 hp)
Engine power ≈581 kW (790 hp)≈581 kW (790 hp)
Engine MAN 16.2 L—
Threshing system APS SYNFLOW HYBRIDDual Helix twin rotors
Grain tank up to ≈18,000 L (510 bu)≈17,100 L (485 bu)
Running gear Wheels or TERRA TRACTrakRide tracks
Strengths
  • + Massive capacity
  • + Hybrid system preserves straw quality
  • + CEMOS AUTOMATIC self-optimisation
  • + Huge capacity
  • + Long rotors for efficient separation
  • + IDEALharvest automation
Watch-outs
  • − Very expensive
  • − Large transport dimensions
  • − Fewer machines in the field than Deere or CLAAS, so less dealer experience
Full LEXION 8900 reviewFull IDEAL 10T review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.