Fendt Favorit 12 SA
Built: 1970–1971 · Series: Favorit
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Fendt Favorit – Tractor Series Since 1958: Forerunner of Stepless Vario Technology, three- to six-cylinder diesels with 29.3 to 110 kW (40 to 150 hp), 2,976 to 6,240 cm³ displacement
Fendt introduced the Favorit name in 1958 with the Favorit 1 and developed the series over several decades. The recorded models span a wide power band: output from 29.3 to 110 kW, with models rated in horsepower from 40 to 150 hp, using three- to six-cylinder engines with displacement from 2,976 to 6,240 cm³.
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Recorded operating weight runs from 2,330 to 6,800 kg, wheelbase from 2,168 to 2,696 mm, and top speed of the listed models spans 20 to 30 km/h. In 1995 Fendt presented, in a Favorit model, the first production-ready stepless Vario transmission in tractor manufacturing – a technical milestone that still shapes the brand's model policy today.
Across many model years, the Favorit series occupied the upper-mid to premium segment of the Fendt line-up. When buying a used Favorit, distinguishing early mechanical model years from later Vario versions matters, since the operating concept and service demands differ fundamentally.
With a power range up to 110 kW, the Favorit series' three-point hitch spanned from category I on the smaller models to category II under ISO 730 at the upper end; the most powerful Favorit Vario versions already approached the class otherwise reserved for category III. Early Favorit model years before 1999 still ran without any EU emissions certification, while later Vario models already fell under the first European emissions stages.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Fendt Favorit, Fendt
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 110 hp (81 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 6,240 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,382 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,154 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,570 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,617 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 400 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,590 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 16/8-Getriebecorrect |
| Front tyres | 10-28 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 15-34 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 27 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 130 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 195correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.6 kW/t (81 kW / 4.6 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 Favorit 12 SA have?
The Fendt Favorit 12 SA delivers 110 hp.
How much does the Fendt Favorit 12 SA weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,590 kg.
What engine does the Fendt Favorit 12 SA have?
6 cylinders, 6,240 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Fendt Favorit 12 SA go?
Top speed is 27 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Fendt Favorit 12 SA?
4,382 mm × 2,154 mm × 2,570 mm.
When was the Fendt Favorit 12 SA built?
Production years: 1970–1971.
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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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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