AGCO Fendt 516 Vario
Built: 2012 · Series: 500 Vario
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Fendt 516 Vario (500 Vario) – the stepless mid-range tractor from Marktoberdorf: four-cylinder diesel of 4,038 cm³, 163 hp/120 kW and 6,400 kg unladen weight, model year 2012
Fendt was founded by Xaver Fendt in Marktoberdorf in the Allgäu region and has belonged to the AGCO group since 1997, which runs the brand as its premium tractor segment built around its own stepless Vario transmission. The 500 Vario range positions itself as a more compact complement below Fendt's larger ranges, for farms with medium-sized areas.
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The 516 Vario is powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine of 4,038 cm³ displacement, delivering 163 hp or 120 kW at a rated speed of 2,100 rpm, and runs on diesel, RME or with AdBlue. At 6,400 kg unladen weight, 4,453 mm length, 2,451 mm width and 2,965 mm height on a 2,560 mm wheelbase, the machine reaches a design top speed of 50 km/h.
The stepless Vario transmission matches travel speed to engine revs without gear steps and without any interruption of tractive force, which gives an advantage over stepped gearboxes in field work with varying load, such as ploughing or with driven implements. At a permitted top speed of 50 km/h the tractor falls into the German T licence class; the option of combining diesel with RME or AdBlue points to more recent exhaust after-treatment.
When buying a used Vario tractor, the function of the transmission hydraulics and the variable-displacement pumps matters most, since a fault in the stepless drive is more involved to fix than in a classic geared transmission. It is also worth checking the AdBlue system and the condition of the exhaust after-treatment, as well as cab mounts and hydraulic couplings for implements.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Fendt 516 Vario, Fendt (AGCO, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Diesel/RME/ AdBluecorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 163 hp (120 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,100 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,038 cm³correct |
| Bore | 101 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 126 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 18correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,453 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,451 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,965 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 512 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,400 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | continuously variablecorrect |
| Front tyres | 540/65/R28correct |
| Rear tyres | 650/65/R38correct |
| Top speed | 50 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | semi-frame constructioncorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18.8 kW/t (120 kW / 6.4 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 86% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the AGCO Fendt 516 Vario have?
The AGCO Fendt 516 Vario delivers 163 hp.
How much does the AGCO Fendt 516 Vario weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,400 kg.
What engine does the AGCO Fendt 516 Vario have?
4 cylinders, 4,038 cm³ displacement, Diesel/RME/ AdBlue.
How fast does the AGCO Fendt 516 Vario go?
Top speed is 50 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the AGCO Fendt 516 Vario?
4,453 mm × 2,451 mm × 2,965 mm.
When was the AGCO Fendt 516 Vario built?
Production years: 2012.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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