Fendt Farmer 300 Ci service schedule
Fendt Farmer 300 · Check your serial number. The handbook covers chassis numbers from 117…8001, 118…8001 and 119…8001
Covers the Fendt Farmer 300 Ci (307 Ci, 308 Ci, 309 Ci).
Every maker's service job for the Fendt Farmer 300 Ci, counted in hours, with the oils, filters and parts each one needs. Add your tractor to Farmyard Workshop and it works out what's due from your hours and dates, and keeps the service history.
Track your Farmer 300 Ci for freeVersions: 307 Ci; 308 Ci; 309 Ci
Service intervals
| Job | When |
|---|---|
| Top up the engine oil | every 100 hours |
| Grease the 125-hour points | every 125 hours |
| Grease the 250-hour points | every 250 hours |
| Engine oil and filter change | every 500 hours or every year |
| Front axle differential and hub oil change | every 1,000 hours or every 2 years |
| Hydraulic oil and filter change | every 1,000 hours or every 2 years |
| Valve clearance check | every 1,500 hours |
| Air filter main element | every 2,000 hours or every 2 years |
| Gearbox oil and filter change | every 2,000 hours or every 2 years |
| Final drive and front PTO oil change | every 2,000 hours or every 2 years |
| Fuel filter | every year |
| Coolant change | every 2 years |
| Brake fluid change | every 2 years |
Service jobs and parts
Top up the engine oil
Engine · every 100 hours
The handbook says to top the engine oil up to the MAX mark every 100 hours, a little at a time before the level gets to MIN.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | 1 | 15W-40. Fendt Extra Grade SHPD; top up only. Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC SUTO 10W-40 SS | check your handbook |
Step-by-step
- Park level, stop the engine and wait 5 minutes.
- Pull the dipstick, wipe it, push it fully home and pull it again.
- Top up towards MAX. Never go above MAX.
Tools: Clean funnel, Rag
Grease the 125-hour points
Chassis · every 125 hours
The handbook lists the points to grease every 125 hours.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grease | 1 | EP2 grease. Lithium-soap grease NLGI class 2 (Fendt Ultra Fett Li or Extra Fett EP). Aztec Oils match: VOLCATEC LITHIUM EP 2 | check your handbook |
Step-by-step
- Wipe each nipple clean first.
- Grease: lift shaft gears, automatic hitch, mechanical hitch, and the axle knuckle bearings left and right (rear-wheel-drive tractors only).
- Wipe off the surplus.
Tools: Grease gun, Rag
Grease the 250-hour points
Chassis · every 250 hours
The handbook lists these points every 250 hours; the front wheel hubs (four-wheel drive) are filled with grease every 2,000 hours.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grease | 1 | EP2 grease. Lithium-soap grease NLGI class 2 (Fendt Ultra Fett Li or Extra Fett EP). Aztec Oils match: VOLCATEC LITHIUM EP 2 | check your handbook |
Step-by-step
- Grease: double universal joints of the front-wheel drive and the front axle bearings front and back (take the weight off the axle first).
- At 2,000 hours take the cover off each front hub, fill with grease and refit.
Tools: Grease gun, Rag
Engine oil and filter change
Engine · every 500 hours or every year
Fendt's chart has the engine oil and filter changed at 50, 500 and 1,000 hours, then every 500 hours, or once a year if that comes first. The oil filter is changed every time. Bio-diesel or diesel above 0.5 % sulphur halves the interval.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | 1 | 15W-40. Fendt Extra Grade SHPD / ACEA E3-96, ≈11.0 L with filter. Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC SUTO 10W-40 SS | check your handbook |
| Engine oil filter | 1 | Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.76806 (also F275203010020, Deutz 1174418); Sparex lists Farmer 309 Ci. Also sold as Sparex S.109460 (LF4056) | F245203010020 |
| Sump drain plug seal | 1 | Fit a new seal | check your handbook |
Step-by-step
- Run the engine until warm (oil about 80 °C), park level and stop the engine.
- Put the tray under the sump, take the drain plug out and let all the oil run out.
- Clean the plug, fit it again with a new seal and tighten it.
- Unscrew the oil filter and catch any oil that runs out.
- Clean the sealing face. Smear a little oil on the seal of the new filter, screw it on by hand until the seal touches, then a further half turn by hand.
- Fill with the right oil through the filler cap, keeping everything clean.
- Start the engine and let it idle until the oil warning goes out. Check the plug and filter for leaks.
- Stop, wait about 5 minutes and check the dipstick. Top up to the MAX mark but never above it.
Tools: Drain tray (15 L or larger), Oil filter wrench, Socket for the sump plug, Clean funnel, Rag
Front axle differential and hub oil change
Front axle · every 1,000 hours or every 2 years
On four-wheel drive tractors the front differential and hub oil is changed after 50 and 1,000 hours and then every 1,000 hours or 2 years.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-slip gear oil | 1 | 85W-90 limited-slip gear oil, API GL-5 (Fendt Super Trans LS 85W-90). Differential 7.5 L (1,760 mm) or 6.0 L (1,660 mm); hubs 0.9 L or 0.75 L each side | check your handbook |
| Drain plug seals | 1 | check your handbook |
Step-by-step
- Support the front axle so the wheels turn and switch off the front drive.
- Drain the differential and each hub (turn the wheel so the hole is at the bottom).
- Refit the plugs and fill the differential and hubs to the overflow.
Tools: Drain tray, Sockets, Axle stands
Hydraulic oil and filter change
Hydraulics · every 1,000 hours or every 2 years
The hydraulic oil and the return filter with the breather filter are changed after 1,000 hours and then every 2 years or 1,000 hours. The return filter alone is also changed at the first 50-hour service.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic oil | 1 | Fendt Super Hyd or Extra Hyd 68 hydraulic oil, or STOU 5W-30 to 15W-40, ≈41 L | check your handbook |
| Return filter element | 1 | Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.34590 (also G117862060260; Fleetguard HF35436); Sparex lists Farmer 309 Ci | G514860060210 |
| Breather filter | 1 | Check your handbook for the number | check your handbook |
Step-by-step
- Change the oil when warm, with the lift down and rams in.
- Drain the tank through the plug and refit it.
- Replace the return filter element and the breather filter.
- Fill with clean oil, then check the level between MIN and MAX with the lift down.
Tools: Drain tray (45 L), Sockets, Clean funnel or pump
Valve clearance check
Engine · every 1,500 hours
The chart has the valve clearances checked and set every 1,500 hours. It is a workshop job on a cold engine.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocker cover gasket | 1 | Check your handbook or ask a Fendt dealer for the number | check your handbook |
Step-by-step
- Make sure the engine is cold (below 50 °C).
- Take the rocker cover off.
- Check inlet 0.3 mm and exhaust 0.5 mm. Adjust if needed.
- Refit the cover with a new gasket. If the engine runs badly, check the injector tips as well.
Tools: Feeler gauges, Spanners and sockets, Torque wrench
Air filter main element
Engine · every 2,000 hours or every 2 years
The air filter is cleaned only when the warning shows on the display (blow out from the inside with air at no more than 5 bar). The Farmer 200 handbook says to fit a new main element after the fifth cleaning or at 2 years at the latest; the Ci chart lists the same job, so check your handbook for its exact column.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter main element | 1 | Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.174392 / S.73144; Sparex lists Farmer 309 Ci | H411201090100 |
| Air filter safety element | 1 | Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.174393 / S.109648; Sparex lists Farmer 309 Ci | H411201090110 |
Step-by-step
- Release the catches, take the cover off and clean the inside of the housing.
- Take out the main element and fit the new one, then refit the cover and check the catches.
- Squeeze the dust valve to clear dust.
Tools: Compressed air line (max 5 bar), Rag
Gearbox oil and filter change
Transmission · every 2,000 hours or every 2 years
The gearbox oil and filter are changed after the first 500 hours and then every 2 years or 2,000 hours.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox oil | 1 | 85W-90 gear oil, API GL-5 (Fendt Super Trans 85W-90), ≈35.5 L (rear drive) or ≈37.5 L (four-wheel drive). Not STOU | check your handbook |
| Gearbox oil filter | 1 | Check your handbook or ask a Fendt dealer for the number | check your handbook |
| Drain plug seal | 1 | check your handbook |
Step-by-step
- Change the oil with the gearbox oil warm.
- Drain through the plug, clean it and refit with a new seal.
- Unscrew the filter, lightly oil the seal on the new one and fit it by hand plus half a turn.
- Fill through the dipstick hole and check the oil reaches the top mark.
Tools: Drain tray (40 L), Filter wrench, Sockets, Funnel or pump
Final drive and front PTO oil change
Transmission · every 2,000 hours or every 2 years
The rear final drives and the front PTO are changed after the first 500 hours and then every 2 years or 2,000 hours.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear oil | 1 | 85W-90 or 80W-90 gear oil, API GL-5, not STOU. Final drives each side 3.0 L (307) or 5.7 L (308, 309). Front PTO 1.0 L. Aztec Oils match: TRANSMATEC EP-5 80W-90 | check your handbook |
| Drain plug seals | 1 | check your handbook |
Step-by-step
- Drain the left and right final drives and the front PTO through their plugs. Refit with new seals.
- Fill through the filler holes to the level mark or overflow.
Tools: Drain tray, Sockets, Funnel or oil pump
Fuel filter
Fuel · every year
The chart has the fuel filter replaced every year, or sooner if the engine loses power.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel filter | 1 | Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.178744 (also F181200060030, F100001160243); Sparex lists Farmer 309 Ci | F181202060030 |
Step-by-step
- Stop the engine. No smoking or naked flames.
- Unscrew the filter cartridge and catch the fuel.
- Clean the sealing face, lightly oil the seal on the new filter and screw it on by hand until it seats, then half a turn more.
- Bleed the system with the hand pump until bubble-free fuel flows, tighten the bleed screws, start the engine and check for leaks.
Tools: Container for fuel, Filter wrench, Rag
Coolant change
Cooling · every 2 years
The coolant is changed every 2 years, and kept at 35–50 % antifreeze all year, even in warm countries.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1 | Antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor mixed with clean soft water to 35–50 %, ≈13 L (Fendt service information 11/02 lists the approved types) | check your handbook |
| Radiator cap | 1 | Replace at the same time | check your handbook |
Step-by-step
- Let the engine cool completely.
- Open the drain points, drain the coolant into a tray and dispose of it properly.
- Close the drains, refill with the correct mix and refit a new radiator cap.
- Run the engine to warm, then top up the expansion tank to between MIN and MAX.
Tools: Drain tray (15 L), Hose clips pliers, Funnel
Brake fluid change
Brakes · every 2 years
The brake fluid is changed every 2 years. Only use fluid with no mineral oil.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake fluid | 1 | DOT 4 brake fluid, no mineral oil (SAE J1703 / FMVSS 116), ≈0.7 L. Aztec Oils match: HYDRATEC DOT 4 BF | check your handbook |
Step-by-step
- Check the reservoir level against MIN and MAX.
- Have the fluid changed and the system bled by the Fendt dealer or a brake specialist.
Tools: Brake bleeding kit, Clean container
Oils, fluids and capacities
| System | Oil or spec | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Deutz BF4M2012C 4.0 L (4,038 cc) 4-cylinder turbo diesel with intercooler | |
| Engine oil | 15W-40. Fendt Extra Grade 15W-40 SHPD or Fendt Ultra Grade 10W-40 UHPD to ACEA E3-96; Fendt Super Grade 15W-40 to API CD / ACEA E2-96 is allowed | 11.0 L with filter. Dipstick MIN to MAX: about 3.0 L |
| Coolant | 13.0 L. Water with 35–50 % antifreeze and corrosion protection all year; change every 2 years | |
| Valve clearances | Inlet 0.3 mm, exhaust 0.5 mm, engine cold (below 50 °C). Workshop job. | |
| Gearbox and differential | 85W-90 gear oil, API GL-5 (Fendt Super Trans 85W-90). Not STOU | ≈35.5 L (rear-wheel drive), ≈37.5 L (four-wheel drive) |
| Turbo clutch | 10W (HD-SAE 10 W). Never needs changing | ≈7.1 L (307), ≈7.3 L (308, 309) |
| Rear final drives, each side | 85W-90 or 80W-90 gear oil, API GL-5. Not STOU | ≈3.0 L (307), ≈5.7 L (308, 309) |
| Front PTO | 85W-90 or 80W-90 gear oil, API GL-5. Not STOU | ≈1.0 L |
| Front axle differential | 85W-90 limited-slip gear oil, API GL-5 (Fendt Super Trans LS 85W-90). Not STOU | ≈7.5 L (1,760 mm flange spacing), ≈6.0 L (1,660 mm) |
| Front axle hub drives, each side | As the front axle differential | ≈0.9 L (1,760 mm), ≈0.75 L (1,660 mm) |
| Hydraulic system | Fendt Super Hyd or Extra Hyd 68 hydraulic oil, or STOU 5W-30 to 15W-40, or an engine oil to API-CD | ≈41.0 L (≈32.0 L drawn off for outside use) |
| Lift shaft | Engine-type gearbox oil; top up only | ≈0.2 L |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 brake fluid with no mineral oil (SAE J1703 / FMVSS 116 DOT 4) | ≈0.7 L |
| Air system antifreeze | Ethyl alcohol (Fendt X902.015.003), only below +5 °C | ≈0.5 L |
| Fuel tank | Diesel | 108 L |
Specifications
| Engine speeds | Idle 650–750 rpm; rated 2,300 rpm |
| Rear PTO speeds at rated rpm | 540: 605 rpm; 750: 790 rpm; 1000: 1,106 rpm |
| Hydraulics | 200 bar; pump 37 + 33 L/min; EHR-controlled rear lift, category 2/3 |
| V-belt tension | 400 +50 N (40 +5 kp) |
| Hand brake and clutch | Brake pedal free travel not more than 140 mm at 500 N; hand brake travel 6–8 clicks at about 300 N (workshop check) |
| Grease | Lithium-soap grease NLGI 2 (Fendt Ultra Fett Li or Extra Fett EP) |
Known problems
Farmer 307 C, 308 C and 309 C
The English handbook for the Farmer 307 C quotes the same engine figures (11.0 L oil, valves 0.3 mm inlet and 0.5 mm exhaust, 13 L coolant, V-belt 400 +50 N) as this Ci entry. Check your handbook for the other fluids if you have a C.
Bio-diesel and high-sulphur diesel
The handbook says to halve the engine oil and filter intervals on bio-diesel, and on ordinary diesel with more than 0.5 % sulphur.
Repair guides
- Front wheel toe-in check (Fendt Farmer 200 and 300 Ci) (Easy, 45 minutes): Front tyres wearing on one edge, wandering steering, tractor pulling to one side.
- Fuel filter, bleeding, V-belt and air filter (Fendt Farmer 307, 308, 309 Ci) (Easy, 1 hour): Hard starting after a filter change, loss of power, squealing belt, air-intake warning.
- Brake bleeding and rear disc brake adjustment (Fendt Farmer 307, 308, 309 Ci) (Hard, 3 hours): Pedals going soft and travelling further, braking force fading, brakes knocking, one wheel braking harder than the other, brake fluid warning on the display.
- Clutch release check and rear PTO clutch adjustment (Fendt Farmer 307, 308, 309 Ci) (Moderate, 1 to 2 hours): Noise when changing gear, a clutch that does not fully release, PTO that slips or will not disengage, heavy PTO lever.
The full step-by-step guides are in Farmyard Workshop once you add your tractor.
Parts list with genuine part numbers
Maker part numbers per site service schedule: Farmer 300 Ci (307 Ci, 308 Ci, 309 Ci) (Check your serial number. The handbook covers chassis numbers from 117…8001, 118…8001 and 119…8001); check serial range
Engine service
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil filter | F245203010020 | 1 | Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.76806 (also F275203010020, Deutz 1174418); Sparex lists Farmer 309 Ci. Also sold as Sparex S.109460 (LF4056) |
| Air filter main element | H411201090100 | 1 | Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.174392 / S.73144; Sparex lists Farmer 309 Ci |
| Air filter safety element | H411201090110 | 1 | Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.174393 / S.109648; Sparex lists Farmer 309 Ci |
Fuel
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel filter | F181202060030 | 1 | Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.178744 (also F181200060030, F100001160243); Sparex lists Farmer 309 Ci |
Transmission and hydraulics
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return filter element | G514860060210 | 1 | Genuine Fendt number per Sparex S.34590 (also G117862060260; Fleetguard HF35436); Sparex lists Farmer 309 Ci |
Sources
- Sparex Farmer 309 Ci model list and product pages S.76806, S.178744, S.174392, S.174393, S.34590
- Operator's manual for the Farmer 307 Ci / 308 Ci / 309 Ci (Polish edition 117.000.000.183): service chart, lubricants and capacities (pages 155–162)
- Cross-check of the engine figures for the Farmer 307 C (English operator's manual 117.000.000.011, pages 149–151)
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