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Comparison · Forage harvester

Fendt Katana 850 vs John Deere 9900i

The John Deere 9900i has about 15% more engine power (720 kW (966 hp) vs 625 kW (838 hp)).

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

Fendt Katana forage harvester (650 model pictured)
Fendt Fendt Katana 850
John Deere self-propelled forage harvester
John Deere John Deere 9900i
Operating weight ——
Engine power 625 kW (838 hp)720 kW (966 hp)
Engine power ≈625 kW (850 hp)≈720 kW (970 hp)
Engine MTU V12Liebherr V12
Sensors —HarvestLab 3000 NIR
Strengths
  • + Powerful
  • + Fendt build quality
  • + Very high capacity
  • + Integrated precision agriculture
Watch-outs
  • − Smaller market share
  • − Requires very large silage operations
Full Katana 850 reviewFull 9900i 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.