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| The Fendt CVT is mechanically simpler than the competing cvts, in my opinion at least. There are no clutches in that trans to worry about. The trans has its own oil, separate from hydraulic fluid, so no risk of contaminating trans oil. The Deere IVT (in the 8r at least) uses common oil, which has likely contributed to the demise of more than a few IVTs.
Sisu engines are generally pretty solid, fuel efficient and reliable. Never see many complaints about them on here. The 4 cylinder Sisu has been found in Valtra tractors up to 150hp for many years already, so these high powered 4 cylinders are not exactly a new concept with Sisu.
If you have issues it will likely be with the electrical and hydraulics systems. This is where the Fendt shines....generally electrical and hydraulics systems are engineered and manufactured at a higher level than the MF/Challengers, but of course there is a cost difference there.
If you do buy it, I'd suggest changing fluids at intervals shorter than are likely spec'd. 500 to 1000 hr engine oil intervals are not uncommon on newer machines, which is excessive to my thinking....oil is cheaper than metal. Same with trans fluid....why run 2000 hrs on oil in a CVT to save a few bucks on oil? No, oil is not better than it used to be, in fact its worse, as many additives have been reduced or eliminated for environmental reasons.
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Massey VT transmission... teach me!
