FendtFarmer Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Ros fendt 718 tractor + challenger rogator 344 trailed sprayer good points: tractor: excellent detail, tractor is all in proportion, realistic linkages sprayer : again excellent detail and good functionality of boom steering etc bad points: tractor: wheel treads, mirrors little flimsy (one was bent due to the elastic band holding it) no uk style trailer hitch, no computer screen in cab sprayer : had to fix the steering pivot as it was all lose, one of the transport locks for the booms is broken off so needs gluing (once again due to a elastic band) very fragile packaging: i like the packaging as it allows the model to be removed easily from the box, but on other hand restricts the view in the box of the model, hows the fendt compare to the universal version: both have Good and bad points, but think the uh one has the lead due to being more robust model and just seems that bit better price: I got it for less then £100 through my dealer, if I had to pay £150 I would be a bid cheesed off considering the broken parts Overall it is a good model so I give it 8.5/10, let's hope they do the sprayer in fendt colours soon? Here are some pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Much appreciated Ben. Is the 718 much smaller than the 724, or is it the way the picture is taken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 It's a little shorter in wheelbase and height, but you have to really look to notice it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 13 minutes ago, MadMark said: Thanks for the review Ben. So yet again a model that looked promising turns out to be a bit of a let down, fragile bits that easy t bend and brake and why would you have wheel weights on a tractor that's spraying? If it was a bit more robust it would easily beat the uh version I think. you'd be surprised, I've seen trailed Sprayer's with 800-900 series on before, there's a lot of dead Weight in a trailed sprayer so wheel weights are helpful for getting increased traction I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 If am correct mark I think there is about 4-5 bolts hold the wheel weights on, never have dealt with any so don't know to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 56 minutes ago, MadMark said: Forgot to ask what's the boom width when open? I'll Meaure it up this evening for you mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ertlerik Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Hope they do the sprayer without a tractor as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 8 hours ago, ertlerik said: Hope they do the sprayer without a tractor as well you will be able to get the sprayer on its own Erik,not sure when Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Well to me that 718 looks more refined than the UH, certainly the cab pillars look right, unlike the chunky pillared UH version. As you say the tyres are poor and as Mark says the wheel weights are unnecessary on a 180hp tractor. I suppose it could be easily rebadged 724 by Henri W. The natural green is way nicer than the dull old colour green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 4 hours ago, bluegreen said: Well to me that 718 looks more refined than the UH, certainly the cab pillars look right, unlike the chunky pillared UH version. As you say the tyres are poor and as Mark says the wheel weights are unnecessary on a 180hp tractor. I suppose it could be easily rebadged 724 by Henri W. The natural green is way nicer than the dull old colour green. The 718 and 720 are slightly smaller than the 722 and 724. I'd prefer if the 724 had wheel weights. Ben, does the 718 come with swappable rear linkage like the more recent ROS Fiats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 42 minutes ago, MadMark said: Did you get a chance to measure the booms Ben? Sorry not as yet, being flat out harvesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 1 hour ago, SPN said: The 718 and 720 are slightly smaller than the 722 and 724. I'd prefer if the 724 had wheel weights. Ben, does the 718 come with swappable rear linkage like the more recent ROS Fiats? The whole 700 range 714-724 are the same dimensions mate, no just has the one linkage, there is a weight block included though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 1 hour ago, MadMark said: Did you get a chance to measure the booms Ben? Booms are 75cm wide mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 1 hour ago, MadMark said: So if my calculation right then it's a 24 meter boom on it Yeah that's correct, nice to have a 24m sprayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenside MF Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Thanks for reviewing Ben,looks like both fendts have there pros and cons,maybe you could add the vario screen to the Ros model. Do either have opening doors at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike whiting Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Any news on when the sprayer is due for sale on its own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 19 hours ago, Fenside MF said: Thanks for reviewing Ben,looks like both fendts have there pros and cons,maybe you could add the vario screen to the Ros model. Do either have opening doors at all? I know the ros definitely has a opening rear window, uh Dosent have any opening windows/doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I think the UH model appears bigger because its got larger replica tyres on it, probably based on 710/75 R38s, The 718s are clearly not as tall and are probably 650/ 65 R42s. There seems to be decreasing tyre detail on some of these top models of late, The Wiking Valtra I got for a bargain £35 has very bland tyres compared to the first edition Wiking Fendt 828 and JD6930s and indeed the ROS New Holland T7s!! I hope this cost cutting isn't becoming a trend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arik Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 4 hours ago, Agcofarmer said: I know the ros definitely has a opening rear window, uh Dosent have any opening windows/doors It does have a opening left door and a opening rear window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Great review, thanks for taking the time to do it Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 3 hours ago, MadMark said: You say there's no computer screen in the cab, would this be any help? http://hltminiatures.com/products/gps-satnav-display-1-32-scale-by-artisan-32-21244 It would do the job mark, but when you're spending that amount of £££ on a model we shouldn't have to do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 13 minutes ago, MadMark said: Very true Ben you shouldn't have to, if they would have detailed the inside of the cab more rather than fitting wheel weights I think people would be more happy with the model oh and better tyres It is a good model, It's just let down by stupid little things that shouldn't be a issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 1 hour ago, MadMark said: Did you know there are 2 versions of this limited edition ?? It also come's in a Challenger style box https://www.farmmodels.nl/57070**-Challenger-RoGator-344-Fendt-718-Vario It got realeased at the same time mark, 500 for fendt and 500 challenger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FendtFarmer Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 33 minutes ago, MadMark said: First time I've seen it in Challenger box Ben, Even more collectable now Challenger going to be under the Fendt banner. Wonder if there will be a third version with the sprayer done as a Fendt? It will indeed, fendt sprayer looks quite smart, one in this weeks farmers weekly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Good grief!!..................I preferred it when Fendt were just a specialist tractor maker with a one percent market share..............................I will be sticking with my trusty Amazon sprayer for the long term I think, although I might be using a classic Fendt to pull her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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