Tobias Händel - Germany

Tobias Händel stands in front of his Fendt narrow-track tractor in the vineyards. The vineyards can be seen in the background.

Tobias Händel, farmer, Germany , FendtONE offboard

FendtONE offboard helps us to edit field boundaries and manage waylines

Tobias Händel, farmer, Germany , FendtONE offboard

FendtONE offboard helps us to edit field boundaries and manage waylines

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Introduction to the farm

Tobias Händel comes from Baden-Württemberg, where his family runs a mixed farm with viticulture, arable farming and some vegetable growing. The farm has a small structure and comprises many individual areas. Tobias' grandfather bought the first Fendt tractor back in 1976, and the family has been convinced by the Fendt brand ever since. Over the years, various innovations have been introduced on the farm, including the Fendt Vario transmission and track guidance with RTK correction signal in 2016.

Introduction of FendtONE

In 2023, the family purchased their first FendtONE vineyard tractor. Since then, track guidance has also been used in viticulture. This is particularly advantageous in the small-structured landscape with many irregular areas and individual tracks. With FendtONE offboard, they can now work field boundaries and manage waylines, which is a considerable support in their day-to-day work in the field.

Benefits of FendtONE offboard

Tobias Händel sits in front of his laptop on a table.

In future, Tobias Händel also plans to use FendtONE offboard to create jobs and document work. This is to be established on both the FendtONE machine and the Fendt Vario from 2013. When creating a job, the machine, implement and driver can be selected. The area on which the work is to be carried out can also be specified, as can the sowing, sowing rate and crop.

Conclusion

Tobias Händel sits at the table and looks into the camera. In front of him is the laptop he is working on.

The FendtONE operating concept was introduced on the farm with the first FendtONE tractor, followed by FendtONE offboard. The intuitive and simple operation of FendtONE offboard makes it possible to edit field boundaries and manage waylines without having to record them manually with the tractor. Tobias Händel says: "For me, FendtONE offboard is self-explanatory, future-orientated and efficient."

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Elisa Gregorat sits at her desk in front of her computer. She looks into the camera.

Elisa Gregorat, contractor and farmer, Italy, FendtONE offboard

FendtONE offboard is very easy and intuitive to use.

Elisa Gregorat, contractor and farmer, Italy, FendtONE offboard

FendtONE offboard is very easy and intuitive to use.

Tim Satzger stands in front of a green Fendt tractor with red rims.

Tim Satzger, farmer, Germany, FendtONE offboard

The task reports help me to organise my business better in the long term.

Tim Satzger, farmer, Germany, FendtONE offboard

The task reports help me to organise my business better in the long term.

Jim McNair and another person in front of the green Fendt 700 Vario tractor.

Jim McNair, Contractor, England, Fendt 700 Vario

No other brands were considered as the Fendt 718 Vario was so good. The reliability was superb, the running costs were low, and everyone liked it. The high retained value also meant that the cost to upgrade to the new 724 Vario was surprisingly reasonable.

Jim McNair, Contractor, England, Fendt 700 Vario

Heather Hall, contractor, breeding ewes and suckler herd, England - Fendt 312, 516 Vario, Fendt Slicer, Fendt Former

We’re improving our own flock using AI and the new tractor and machinery are giving us more time to do this.

Heather Hall, contractor, breeding ewes and suckler herd, England - Fendt 312, 516 Vario, Fendt Slicer, Fendt Former

We’re improving our own flock using AI and the new tractor and machinery are giving us more time to do this.

A story of 2 Fendt tractors – Jonathan Sharpe, Ireland

What started with a 1954 manufactured Dieselross ended with a 2023 manufactured Fendt 728

A story of 2 Fendt tractors – Jonathan Sharpe, Ireland

What started with a 1954 manufactured Dieselross ended with a 2023 manufactured Fendt 728

Jeremiah O'Donovan in front of his 516 Vario

Jeremiah O'Donovan, contractor and farmer, Ireland - Fendt 313, 516 Vario

There are two standout advantages of having Fendt tractors in my fleet, the fuel efficiency and due to driver comfort it is easier to get drivers, which is a major advantage in the current tight labour market.

Jeremiah O'Donovan, contractor and farmer, Ireland - Fendt 313, 516 Vario

Eoin Ryan, contractor and farm manager, Ireland - Fendt 412, 516 Vario

There are a number of reasons I am still driving a Fendt 12 years on.

Eoin Ryan, contractor and farm manager, Ireland - Fendt 412, 516 Vario

There are a number of reasons I am still driving a Fendt 12 years on.

EW Davies in Thaxted, England - Fendt 700, 800 and 900

A move to de-risk a large arable business has resulted in a reduction in contract farmed land and a machinery fleet than now offers flexibility and a reduced long term cost of ownership

EW Davies in Thaxted, England - Fendt 700, 800 and 900

A move to de-risk a large arable business has resulted in a reduction in contract farmed land and a machinery fleet than now offers flexibility and a reduced long term cost of ownership

Geoff Collins stands in front of his Fendt tractors

Geoff Collins - Owner and founder of Sportfields Ltd., England, Fendt 211, 313, 516, 720, 724, 900 Vario

The 237 horsepower engine never seems to be under stress and the fuel economy is staggering for a machine of its size and capability

Geoff Collins - Owner and founder of Sportfields Ltd., England, Fendt 211, 313, 516, 720, 724, 900 Vario

The 237 horsepower engine never seems to be under stress and the fuel economy is staggering for a machine of its size and capability

John Whiteford stands proudly with his son and father in front of a Fendt 516 Vario.

John Whiteford - Owner of Hilltarvit Mains, Scotland, Fendt 415, 516 and 720 Vario

Effortless control is what I’ve gained with the Vario transmission – which comes back to safety

John Whiteford - Owner of Hilltarvit Mains, Scotland, Fendt 415, 516 and 720 Vario

Effortless control is what I’ve gained with the Vario transmission – which comes back to safety

David Ellin, farm manager, England

When I borrowed the Fendt 700 Vario-series demonstrator from the local Crawfords Billingshurst depot I didn’t expect to buy it, but within 30 minutes of it arriving on the farm I just didn’t want to give it back

David Ellin, farm manager, England

Stuart Ranby Agriculture - Contracter, England - Fendt Slicer

A key reason for the purchase was the Slicer mower produced a clean finish on some hilly ground we farm and didn’t leave any strips or wispy bits of grass, even when going up an incline.

Stuart Ranby Agriculture - Contracter, England - Fendt Slicer

A key reason for the purchase was the Slicer mower produced a clean finish on some hilly ground we farm and didn’t leave any strips or wispy bits of grass, even when going up an incline.

Luke Blackwell in front of his Fendt 516 Vario and Fendt Rotana 416

Luke Blackwell - Contracor - Fendt 516 Vario, Fendt Rotana 416 Variable chamber

We have been a fan of Fendt tractors for a long time, and still have a 2012 Fendt 716 that the farm has owned from new.

Luke Blackwell - Contracor - Fendt 516 Vario, Fendt Rotana 416 Variable chamber

We have been a fan of Fendt tractors for a long time, and still have a 2012 Fendt 716 that the farm has owned from new.

John Dorey, family business, Ireland - Fendt 516, 716 Vario, 5255 L PL combine

The combine is compact and manoeuvrable, which is especially useful when negotiating narrow field entrances and country lanes.

John Dorey, family business, Ireland - Fendt 516, 716 Vario, 5255 L PL combine

The combine is compact and manoeuvrable, which is especially useful when negotiating narrow field entrances and country lanes.

Andreas Osters and Christof Voß are standing on a meadow. The one on the left is holding a tablet and looking at the screen. The one on the right is pointing straight ahead with his right hand.

Andreas Osters und Christof Voß, Contractor Company, Prignitz, Germany - Fendt 700, 800, 900 Vario, FendtONE

Digitalization is a new business field for our company. Here we have the opportunity to install a very strong customer loyalty tool and set ourselves apart from the competition.

Andreas Osters und Christof Voß, Contractor Company, Prignitz, Germany - Fendt 700, 800, 900 Vario, FendtONE

Digitalization is a new business field for our company. Here we have the opportunity to install a very strong customer loyalty tool and set ourselves apart from the competition.

Georg Wilhelm Völger is standing in front of his Fendt Vario wearing a Fendt sweater.

Georg Wilhelm Völger, Contractor and Farmer, Arheilgen, Germany - Fendt Cargo T 955, 516 Vario, 6355C

I am glad that the Fendt Cargo T955 has found its way from the Allgäu to the Main.

Georg Wilhelm Völger, Contractor and Farmer, Arheilgen, Germany - Fendt Cargo T 955, 516 Vario, 6355C

I am glad that the Fendt Cargo T955 has found its way from the Allgäu to the Main.

Mark Cessford is standing in front of his Fendt Cargo T 955

Mark Cessford, family business, Montrose, Scotland - Fendt Cargo T 955

This machine is unique. The elevating cab gives the operator an unparalleled view of the loader and the material being processed.

Mark Cessford, family business, Montrose, Scotland - Fendt Cargo T 955

This machine is unique. The elevating cab gives the operator an unparalleled view of the loader and the material being processed.

Markus Götz, Contracting company Götz, Pressath, Germany - Fendt 300, 700, 800, 900 Vario

One very important reason was the low-speed technology of the MAN engine.

Markus Götz, Contracting company Götz, Pressath, Germany - Fendt 300, 700, 800, 900 Vario

One very important reason was the low-speed technology of the MAN engine.

Marcel Döring, Contracting company Döring, Fritzlar, Germany - Fendt 900 Vario

This year, we achieved daily outputs of over 1,000 m³ with our new draught horse, which is quite astonishing under the conditions prevailing here.

Marcel Döring, Contracting company Döring, Fritzlar, Germany - Fendt 900 Vario

This year, we achieved daily outputs of over 1,000 m³ with our new draught horse, which is quite astonishing under the conditions prevailing here.

Frank Busche, Busche contracting company, Estorf, Germany - Fendt 700, 900, 1000 Vario

At 40 km/h, the speed is only 950 rpm, which of course makes the job a lot more relaxed for the drivers.

Frank Busche, Busche contracting company, Estorf, Germany - Fendt 700, 900, 1000 Vario

At 40 km/h, the speed is only 950 rpm, which of course makes the job a lot more relaxed for the drivers.

Mathias Schneider, Contracting company Schneider, Sainbach, Germany - Fendt 900 Vario

The 415 hp from the MAN engine with 9 l displacement, coupled with the low-speed concept, are optimal for chipper use.

Mathias Schneider, Contracting company Schneider, Sainbach, Germany - Fendt 900 Vario

The 415 hp from the MAN engine with 9 l displacement, coupled with the low-speed concept, are optimal for chipper use.

Jacob van den Borne, Belgium Flamen - Fendt 512, 724, 828, 930 Vario

The soils place high demands on people and technology.

Jacob van den Borne, Belgium Flamen - Fendt 512, 724, 828, 930 Vario

The soils place high demands on people and technology.

CP Farms, Canada Barnwell - Fendt 512, 720, 828,
936, 1050 Vario

One day too late in spring is one day less for the potatoes to grow in autumn.

CP Farms, Canada Barnwell - Fendt 512, 720, 828,
936, 1050 Vario

One day too late in spring is one day less for the potatoes to grow in autumn.

Nadine Lieker in front of her Fendt Vario with the Fendt Tigo XR 100.

Nadine Lieker, Contracting company, Trebel Niedersachsen, Germany - Fendt 724, 820, 939 Vario

I love new machines. I can sell my used machines for a good price and, ideally, not have any downtime for repairs during the harvest time.

Nadine Lieker, Contracting company, Trebel Niedersachsen, Germany - Fendt 724, 820, 939 Vario

I love new machines. I can sell my used machines for a good price and, ideally, not have any downtime for repairs during the harvest time.

Georg Henkels, Bockerode Paterhof GbR, Germany - Fendt Rogator 300, 700 Vario

The powerful pump meant I was able to significantly increase the output compared to the old technology.

Georg Henkels, Bockerode Paterhof GbR, Germany - Fendt Rogator 300, 700 Vario

The powerful pump meant I was able to significantly increase the output compared to the old technology.

Jacob van den Borne, arable farm , Netherlands - Fendt 700, 800, 900 Vario

The VarioGuide Contour Assistant and its new wayline types – Contour Segments and Single Track – are a big plus for Fendt when it comes

to potato planting.

Jacob van den Borne, arable farm , Netherlands - Fendt 700, 800, 900 Vario

The VarioGuide Contour Assistant and its new wayline types – Contour Segments and Single Track – are a big plus for Fendt when it comes

to potato planting.

Susanna Mauch-Autenrieth, Head of Sales for Agricultural Machinery, MAUCH Gesellschaft m.b.H. & Co. KG

The guidance functions especially are made even simpler with FendtONE.

Susanna Mauch-Autenrieth, Head of Sales for Agricultural Machinery, MAUCH Gesellschaft m.b.H. & Co. KG

The guidance functions especially are made even simpler with FendtONE.

Harald Skagemo, Vet & Farmer, Meldal, Norway - Fendt 300, 500 Vario

There’s probably no tractor brand that can compete with the precision of Fendt’s Vario transmission.

Harald Skagemo, Vet & Farmer, Meldal, Norway - Fendt 300, 500 Vario

There’s probably no tractor brand that can compete with the precision of Fendt’s Vario transmission.

Arable farmer Ulrich Stemmer in front of the Fendt IDEAL 9T.

Ulrich Stemmer, Agriculture, Pig fattening, Präbschütz, Germany - Fendt IDEAL 9T, 1050, 2x 939s, 933, 724 Vario, Farmer 2S, Favorit 600 LSA

Fendt IDEAL sets new standards.

Ulrich Stemmer, Agriculture, Pig fattening, Präbschütz, Germany - Fendt IDEAL 9T, 1050, 2x 939s, 933, 724 Vario, Farmer 2S, Favorit 600 LSA

Fendt IDEAL sets new standards.

Arable farmer Bosse Klepper in front of the Fendt IDEAL 9T

Bosse Klepper, Agriculture, Kemnitz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany - Fendt IDEAL 9T, 926, 828 Vario

Tracks are a Must.

Bosse Klepper, Agriculture, Kemnitz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany - Fendt IDEAL 9T, 926, 828 Vario

Tracks are a Must.

Tobias Händel, farmer, Germany , FendtONE offboard

Introduction to the farm

Introduction of FendtONE

Benefits of FendtONE offboard

Conclusion

Elisa Gregorat, contractor and farmer, Italy, FendtONE offboard

Tim Satzger, farmer, Germany, FendtONE offboard

Jim McNair, Contractor, England, Fendt 700 Vario

Heather Hall, contractor, breeding ewes and suckler herd, England - Fendt 312, 516 Vario, Fendt Slicer, Fendt Former

A story of 2 Fendt tractors – Jonathan Sharpe, Ireland

Jeremiah O'Donovan, contractor and farmer, Ireland - Fendt 313, 516 Vario

Eoin Ryan, contractor and farm manager, Ireland - Fendt 412, 516 Vario

EW Davies in Thaxted, England - Fendt 700, 800 and 900

Geoff Collins - Owner and founder of Sportfields Ltd., England, Fendt 211, 313, 516, 720, 724, 900 Vario

John Whiteford - Owner of Hilltarvit Mains, Scotland, Fendt 415, 516 and 720 Vario

David Ellin, farm manager, England

Stuart Ranby Agriculture - Contracter, England - Fendt Slicer

Luke Blackwell - Contracor - Fendt 516 Vario, Fendt Rotana 416 Variable chamber

John Dorey, family business, Ireland - Fendt 516, 716 Vario, 5255 L PL combine

Andreas Osters und Christof Voß, Contractor Company, Prignitz, Germany - Fendt 700, 800, 900 Vario, FendtONE

Georg Wilhelm Völger, Contractor and Farmer, Arheilgen - Fendt Cargo T 955, Fendt Vario 516, Fendt 6355C

Mark Cessford, family business, Montrose, Scotland - Fendt Cargo T 955

Markus Götz, Contracting company Götz, Pressath, Germany - Fendt 300, 700, 800, 900 Vario

Marcel Döring, Contracting company Döring, Fritzlar, Germany - Fendt 900 Vario

Frank Busche, Busche contracting company, Estorf, Germany - Fendt 700, 900, 1000 Vario

Mathias Schneider, Contracting company Schneider, Germany - Fendt 900 Vario

Jacob van den Borne - Fendt 512, 724, 828, 930 Vario

CP Farms - Fendt 512, 720, 828,
936, 1050 Vario

Nadine Lieker, Contracting company - Fendt 724, 820, 939 Vario

Georg Henkels, Bockerode Paterhof GbR, Germany - Fendt Rogator 300, 700 Vario

Jacob van den Borne, arable farm , Netherlands - Fendt 700, 800, 900 Vario

Susanna Mauch-Autenrieth, Head of Sales for Agricultural Machinery, MAUCH Gesellschaft m.b.H. & Co. KG

Harald Skagemo, Norway - Fendt 300, 500 Vario

Ulrich Stemmer, Agriculture, Pig fattening - Various Fendt Vario, Fendt IDEAL 9T

Bosse Klepper, Agriculture - Various Fendt Vario, Fendt IDEAL 9T

Tobias Händel, farmer, Germany , FendtONE offboard

Introduction to the farm

Introduction of FendtONE

Benefits of FendtONE offboard

Conclusion

Elisa Gregorat, contractor and farmer, Italy, FendtONE offboard

Tim Satzger, farmer, Germany, FendtONE offboard

Jim McNair, Contractor, England, Fendt 700 Vario

Heather Hall, contractor, breeding ewes and suckler herd, England - Fendt 312, 516 Vario, Fendt Slicer, Fendt Former

A story of 2 Fendt tractors – Jonathan Sharpe, Ireland

Jeremiah O'Donovan, contractor and farmer, Ireland - Fendt 313, 516 Vario

Eoin Ryan, contractor and farm manager, Ireland - Fendt 412, 516 Vario

EW Davies in Thaxted, England - Fendt 700, 800 and 900

Geoff Collins - Owner and founder of Sportfields Ltd., England, Fendt 211, 313, 516, 720, 724, 900 Vario

John Whiteford - Owner of Hilltarvit Mains, Scotland, Fendt 415, 516 and 720 Vario

David Ellin, farm manager, England

Stuart Ranby Agriculture - Contracter, England - Fendt Slicer

Luke Blackwell - Contracor - Fendt 516 Vario, Fendt Rotana 416 Variable chamber

John Dorey, family business, Ireland - Fendt 516, 716 Vario, 5255 L PL combine

Andreas Osters und Christof Voß, Contractor Company, Prignitz, Germany - Fendt 700, 800, 900 Vario, FendtONE

Georg Wilhelm Völger, Contractor and Farmer, Arheilgen - Fendt Cargo T 955, Fendt Vario 516, Fendt 6355C

Mark Cessford, family business, Montrose, Scotland - Fendt Cargo T 955

Markus Götz, Contracting company Götz, Pressath, Germany - Fendt 300, 700, 800, 900 Vario

Marcel Döring, Contracting company Döring, Fritzlar, Germany - Fendt 900 Vario

Frank Busche, Busche contracting company, Estorf, Germany - Fendt 700, 900, 1000 Vario

Mathias Schneider, Contracting company Schneider, Germany - Fendt 900 Vario

Jacob van den Borne - Fendt 512, 724, 828, 930 Vario

CP Farms - Fendt 512, 720, 828, 936, 1050 Vario

Nadine Lieker, Contracting company - Fendt 724, 820, 939 Vario

Georg Henkels, Bockerode Paterhof GbR, Germany - Fendt Rogator 300, 700 Vario

Jacob van den Borne, arable farm , Netherlands - Fendt 700, 800, 900 Vario

Susanna Mauch-Autenrieth, Head of Sales for Agricultural Machinery, MAUCH Gesellschaft m.b.H. & Co. KG

Harald Skagemo, Norway - Fendt 300, 500 Vario

Ulrich Stemmer, Agriculture, Pig fattening - Various Fendt Vario, Fendt IDEAL 9T

Bosse Klepper, Agriculture - Various Fendt Vario, Fendt IDEAL 9T

CP Farms - Fendt 512, 720, 828,
936, 1050 Vario