Fendt 512 Vario (2012)
Built: 2012 · Series: 500 Vario
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Fendt 512 Vario (500 Vario, 2012): four-cylinder diesel with 4,038 cm³, AdBlue exhaust treatment, 81 kW and a stepless transmission up to 50 km/h
The 500 Vario range occupies, at Fendt, built in Marktoberdorf, Bavaria, within the AGCO group, the position of a medium-sized standard tractor with the stepless Vario transmission. The 512 Vario was built in 2012.
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The Fendt 512 Vario carries a water-cooled four-cylinder diesel engine with 4,038 cm³ of displacement, producing 110 hp, or 81 kW, at 2,100 rpm, with 550 Nm of torque; exhaust treatment uses AdBlue. At 6,050 kg, 4,453 mm long, 2,930 mm high, 2,451 mm wide and with a 2,560 mm wheelbase, the machine reaches a top speed of 50 km/h.
With a 50 km/h top speed, the 512 Vario goes beyond the common 40 km/h limit of many standard tractors, shortening haulage runs between the yard and more distant fields. The stepless transmission keeps the four-cylinder engine within its economical speed range regardless of travel speed. The AdBlue exhaust treatment places the engine in a later, stricter emissions tier than earlier, purely mechanically controlled Fendt diesel engines.
When buying a tractor with AdBlue exhaust treatment used, the condition of the SCR system and the AdBlue tank and lines matters, as these can cause problems in frost or after long standing periods. Also worth checking are the stepless transmission on a test drive across the whole speed range, the tightness of the hydraulic connections, and the condition of the axles given the machine's weight.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Fendt 512 Vario, Fendt (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Diesel/RME/AdBluecorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 110 hp (81 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,100 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 550 Nmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,038 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,453 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,451 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,930 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 530 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,050 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | continuously variablecorrect |
| Front tyres | 480/65/R 28correct |
| Rear tyres | 600/65/R 38correct |
| Top speed | 50 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 298 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | semi-frame constructioncorrect |
|---|
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat II/IIIcorrect |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540/540E/1000 rpmcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.4 kW/t (81 kW / 6 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 71% 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 512 Vario have?
The Fendt 512 Vario delivers 110 hp.
How much does the Fendt 512 Vario weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,050 kg.
What engine does the Fendt 512 Vario have?
4 cylinders, 4,038 cm³ displacement, Diesel/RME/AdBlue.
How fast does the Fendt 512 Vario go?
Top speed is 50 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Fendt 512 Vario?
4,453 mm × 2,451 mm × 2,930 mm.
When was the Fendt 512 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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