Fendt 515 Vario – specifications
Series: 500 Vario Gen4
Build year not documented · Data origin: Manufacturer information · sources
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Fendt 515 Vario (500 Vario Gen4): four-cylinder diesel with 5,000 cm³, VarioDrive transmission, 113 kW, 745 Nm of torque and 540/540E/1,000/1,000E PTO speeds
The fourth generation of the 500 Vario range introduces, at Fendt, built in Marktoberdorf, Bavaria, within the AGCO group, the VarioDrive transmission, which splits drive power between the front and rear axles variably.
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The Fendt 515 Vario carries a four-cylinder diesel engine with 5,000 cm³ of displacement, producing 154 hp, or 113 kW, and delivering a maximum torque of 745 Nm through the VarioDrive transmission. The PTO runs at 540, 540E, 1,000 or 1,000E rpm, the hydraulics deliver up to 152 l/min and lift up to 3,420 daN at the front and up to 7,890 daN at the rear. At 6,850 kg unladen and up to 11,750 kg permissible gross weight, the machine reaches a top speed of 50 km/h.
The four selectable PTO speeds cover both slow-running implements at the 540 setting and power-hungry implements at the 1,000 setting, while the E settings drive the PTO at reduced engine speed and so lower fuel consumption. The high lift forces of the front and rear hydraulics under ISO 730 allow heavy front and rear implements to be run at the same time, as needed on medium and larger arable farms.
When buying a VarioDrive tractor used, the condition of the transfer gearbox splitting power between the axles and its hydraulic pumps matters, since this technology is more complex than a fixed four-wheel-drive gearbox. Also worth checking are the tightness of the many hydraulic connections for front and rear implements, the condition of the PTO across all four speeds, and the condition of the axles given this gross weight.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Fendt 515 Vario, Fendt (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 154 hp (113 kW)correct |
|---|---|
| Maximum torque | 745 N·mcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 5,000 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Unladen weight | 6,850 kgcorrect |
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| Gross vehicle weight | 11,750 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | VarioDrivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 50 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Hydraulic flow | 152 l/mincorrect |
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Other data
| Front linkage lift capacity | 3,420 daNcorrect |
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| PTO speed | 540 / 540E / 1000 / 1000Ecorrect |
| Rear linkage lift capacity | 7,890 daNcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.5 kW/t (113 kW / 6.8 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 84% 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 515 Vario have?
The Fendt 515 Vario delivers 154 hp.
How much does the Fendt 515 Vario weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,850 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Fendt 515 Vario?
11,750 kg.
What engine does the Fendt 515 Vario have?
4 cylinders, 5,000 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Fendt 515 Vario go?
Top speed is 50 km/h.
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.
- 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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