Fendt 516 Vario – specifications
Built: 2018–2026 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 2018–2026 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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The Fendt 516 Vario is a tractor manufactured by the Fendt brand between 2018 and 2026. As part of the Vario series, this model is positioned in the mid-power class for agricultural operations. The design is based on a compact structure that meets the requirements of modern farm management while retaining the typical features of the Fendt product line.
The tractor is powered by a four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 4,038 cm³, delivering an output of 126 kW. This engine configuration enables use in a wide variety of field tasks, ranging from soil cultivation to the transport of heavy loads. The unladen weight of 6,990 kg ensures good traction, while the permissible gross vehicle weight of 10,500 kg allows for the attachment of implements or trailers. The dimensions of 4,480 mm in length and 2,500 mm in width ensure manageable maneuverability on the farm and in the shed. The continuously variable transmission with a gear count of 1 allows for continuous speed adjustment without interruption of tractive force, which is particularly advantageous for precise working speeds.
Within the offered series, the Fendt 516 Vario occupies a specific position. The technical configuration with 126 kW output and the aforementioned weight range is aimed at users seeking a machine for mixed operational tasks. The combination of the four-cylinder unit and the continuously variable power transmission defines the character of this model within its size class.
Fendt – other models: the Vario ranges from the compact 200 to the large 900 class, 32 to 383 kW, continuously variable Vario transmissions, narrow vineyard versions marked V
This collective page gathers Fendt tractors outside the named series, from the compact 200 Vario to the large 900 Vario. Fendt was founded in 1930 by Hermann Fendt in Marktoberdorf in the Allgäu and has belonged to AGCO since 1997. In 1995 Fendt introduced the 926 Vario, the first series-production tractor with a stepless transmission, and the Vario gearbox has defined every range of the marque ever since. The three-digit type numbers rank size upwards from 200 to 900, and the V suffix (209V, 210V, 211V) marks the narrow-track vineyard versions for working between tight rows.
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The register lists 53 versions from 32 to 383 kW with three- to six-cylinder engines of 3,298 to 12,419 cm³. Unladen weights range from 3,080 to 13,550 kg, gross weights up to 18,000 kg, lengths from 3,600 to 6,400 mm and widths from 1,205 to 3,000 mm.
Fendt ranks among the premium marques in European tractor building and competes with John Deere, Case IH and the other AGCO brands for the larger, technically sophisticated field tractors. The Vario stepless transmission is regarded as a benchmark for the whole market and has since been taken up in similar form by competitors.
When buying used, the Vario transmission electronics are the main focus: reading the fault memory and a test drive under full load-shifting are essential. On vineyard models, bodywork and wings are prone to sheet-metal damage from passing between vine rows; on the large 900-series, check the rear axle and cab mounting. Spares flow through the AGCO-Fendt dealer network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Fendt (weitere Modelle), Fendt (AGCO, Hersteller)
Versions of this model in the register
Each row is a separate entry with its own data. The figures on this page belong to the row marked ●.
| Version | Built | kW | EU type approval | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 516 Vario Gen3 | 2015–2021 | 120 | e1*167/2013*00042*01 | Official register |
| ● Fendt 516 Vario | 2018–2026 | 126 | e1*167/2013*00042*01 | Official register |
| FENDT 516 VARIO PROFI+ | 2024 | 126 | e1*167/2013*00349*02 | Official register |
| 516 VARIO PROFI+ | 2024 | 126 | e1*167/2013*00349*02 | Official register |
| 516 VARIO GEN3 | — | — | — | Official register |
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 126 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,038 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,480 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,990 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 10,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 1correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18 kW/t (126 kW / 7 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 88% 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 Fendt 516 Vario have?
The Fendt 516 Vario delivers 126 kW.
How much does the Fendt 516 Vario weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,990 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Fendt 516 Vario?
10,500 kg.
What engine does the Fendt 516 Vario have?
4 cylinders, 4,038 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Fendt 516 Vario?
4,480 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Fendt 516 Vario built?
Production years: 2018–2026.
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.
- 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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This page carries 10 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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