Fendt 512 Vario (2015–2021) Gen3
Built: 2015–2021 · Series: 500 Vario Gen3
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Fendt 500 Vario Gen3 — and why "Vario" is more than a name: a four-cylinder with 81 to 120 kW (124 to 163 hp), stepless transmission, FendtONE cab, model years 2015 to 2021
At Fendt the Vario suffix means the stepless transmission — and a decision that changed tractor engineering. In 1995 Fendt presented the Favorit 926 Vario, the world's first large tractor with continuously variable drive. The idea reaches back further: it arose in the 1950s in the "Projekt System Allgaier", taken up by Fendt engineer Hans Marschall.
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A single case became a principle. With the introduction of the 200 Vario around 2009, Fendt converted its entire tractor production to the stepless concept — from roughly 70 to over 500 hp. Anyone looking for a Fendt today is therefore almost always looking at a Vario.
The third generation of the 500 series carries the FendtONE operating system. Four tractors make it up, powered by a four-cylinder of 124 to 163 hp rated output and 131 to 171 hp maximum, coupled to the stepless Vario transmission.
When buying used, the generation marker therefore matters more than the model number. Between a first- and a third-generation 500 Vario lie the operating concept, engine technology and emissions stage — the same figure in the name, different machines. Gen3 is not an addendum but the actual information.
The AdBlue note in the fuel field points to SCR exhaust treatment, which reduces nitrogen oxides in the exhaust using the AdBlue additive from a separate tank and was what first made compliance with EU emissions stages IV and V possible. Modern tractors in this power class also typically have a three-speed PTO with 540, 1,000 and the fuel-saving 1,000E, with the three-point hitch matching category II under ISO 730.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Fendt 500 Vario Gen3, Fendt
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | Deutz, 4 cyl.correct |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel/RME/AdBluecorrect |
| Power | 124 hp (81 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,100 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 550 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,450 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 | 2,930 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 530 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,050 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | Vario ML90correct |
| Front tyres | 480/65/R 28correct |
| Rear tyres | 600/65/R 38correct |
| Top speed | 50 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 298 lcorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity | 298 lcorrect |
| Hydraulic flow | 75 l/mincorrect |
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 124 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: 2015–2021.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Sources: api.fendt.com (retrieved August 2026) · Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved September 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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