Power and torque — The 130 is the clear winner here. It puts out 130 HP (up to 140 HP on overboost) versus the 120’s 118.4 HP gross rating. More telling is the torque: the 130 delivers 630 Nm at 1300 RPM with a healthy 41% torque rise, giving it noticeably better lugging power under load — useful for heavy tillage or PTO-intensive work. The 120’s torque figures aren’t officially listed, which itself suggests it’s positioned as the lighter-duty option.
Transmission — Both offer a Powershift and CVXDrive CVT option, but the 130 specifically names an “ActiveDrive 8 Powershift,” implying a more refined shifting setup. Functionally they’re close, though the 130’s drivetrain feels like the more developed version.
Hydraulics and lift capacity — This is where the gap widens the most. The 130 offers 5,600 kg of rear lift capacity compared to just 4,199 kg on the 120 — a difference that matters a lot if you’re running heavy implements like large disc harrows or loaded trailers. The 130 also adds a couple of extra auxiliary valves (4 rear + 2 mid vs. 4 rear + 3 mid optional on the 120, though the two spec sheets aren’t fully consistent here).
Tyres and stability — The 130 rides on larger tyres (420/70R24 front, 520/70R42 rear) versus the 120’s 380/85R24 front and 460/85R34 rear. Bigger rubber generally means better traction and a higher load rating, which lines up with the 130’s higher max permissible weight (10,000 kg vs. ~7,250 kg for the 120).
Size and weight — Despite sharing the same unladen weight (5,850 kg), the 130 is physically larger — about 700mm longer overall (4,784 mm vs. ~4,060 mm) and slightly taller, which tracks with its heavier-duty billing.
Comfort and electronics — Both get air suspension seats and adjustable steering columns, but the 130 leans more modern with its AFS Pro 700+ display and MultiControl armrest, suggesting a more premium cab experience aimed at operators spending long hours in the seat.
Bottom line — The Vestrum 120 suits lighter mixed-use farms where fuel efficiency and a lower price point matter more than raw grunt. The Vestrum 130 is the better pick if you’re regularly running heavier implements, need more lift capacity, or want a more feature-rich cab — essentially the same tractor family, but built for a step up in workload.
