Test drive with Fendt e107 S Vario featuring an onboard battery pack
Fendt unveiled the official production model of its electric standard tractor, the e107 Vario, at a press event in Bygdøy, Norway. The manufacturer based this model on the Fendt 207 S, replacing its diesel engine with a battery pack and an electric motor. Here’s a test drive report.
In 2019, Fendt introduced a prototype of its electric tractor, and by 2023, the production model of the e107 V narrow-track version was ready. Now, the electric Fendt tractor is also available as a standard-width version.
The e107 S Vario was presented near Oslo, Norway. While Germany is Fendt’s home market, Norway’s choice as the venue makes sense: 95% of new cars sold in Norway are electric. At the Bygdø Kongsgård, the Norwegian king’s farm and summer residence, we got to try out the new tractor.
Driving experience: motor brake and quiet cabin
Before diving into the technical details, we got behind the wheel. Inside, only a few details reveal that this is an electric tractor. Between the clutch and brake pedals, there’s a button embedded in the floor mat. This button acts as a motor brake: pressing it slows the tractor, for example, when descending a hill, while simultaneously recharging the battery. The process is smooth, akin to easing off the accelerator in a diesel tractor.
Battery percentages are displayed on both screens inside the cab. The armrest screen provides a larger symbol and offers settings for power modes: Eco, Dynamic, and Dynamic+. More on these later—first, let’s drive.
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Quiet operation
The first time you start the tractor, it might feel like it’s not running—there’s no engine rumble. Only the “Ready” message on the dashboard indicates it’s good to go. Selecting a direction engages the electric motor, which idles at 800 rpm. Outside, there’s a noticeable hum, but inside the cabin, especially with the radio on, it’s barely audible.
For Fendt drivers, the experience feels familiar thanks to the Vario transmission. However, there’s noticeably more torque when you press the pedal, as electric motors deliver maximum torque instantly.
Although we couldn’t test higher speeds on the small test track, up to about 15 km/h, the motor remains impressively quiet. Earlier prototypes, such as the e100, emitted bothersome droning noises. Fendt addressed this by modifying the planetary gears in the Vario transmission, including using different teeth and oil types. While higher speeds might introduce more noise, we couldn’t confirm this on the limited track.
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Technology from the Narrow-Track e107
The e107 S shares much of its technology with the e107 V narrow-track model. The 100 kWh battery pack powers a 55 kW (73 hp) electric motor paired with the Vario transmission. It can deliver a short-term boost of 66 kW (90 hp) for tasks like climbing hills, achievable in Dynamic+ mode. Continuous operation at maximum power isn’t yet possible.
Charging options include:
- 80 kWh DC fast charger: 20% to 80% in 45 minutes.
- 22 kWh AC charger: Full charge in 4 hours.
The electric motor drives the front PTO directly. The tractor weighs about 200 kg more than its diesel counterpart.
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Market and pricing
Fendt targets this tractor at government-related work (e.g., water boards, forestry, municipalities) and farmers in sectors with subsidies for emission reduction. Most sales are expected in Europe, with interest in California as well.
Fendt plans to manufacture 1,000 units annually, scalable to 7,000. Electric versions are 1.6 to 1.8 times more expensive than the diesel 207 Vario, priced from €122,994. This puts the e107 S Vario’s price between €196,000 and €220,000. Production starts in Q2 2025.
Fendt aims to expand its electric range but will cap at 150 hp for now. For larger tractors, it’s developing hydrogen engines. Above 300 hp, Fendt plans to use HVO fuel (already compatible with current diesel engines) as the alternative.
