Fendt 312 Vario
The Fendt 312 Vario is a tractor produced by Fendt. It is equipped with a 246.4 ci 4.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 108.6 hp / 81.0 kW. Transmission: Vario. Operating weight: 9590 lbs 4350 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 108.6 hp / 81.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
55.5 gal
210.1 L
Transmission
Vario
Operating Weight
9590 lbs
4350 kg
Overview
 | 2006 - 2025
Model year 2006-20122012-20142014-20192020-2025
300 Vario Series |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Fendt (a part of AGCO) |
Fendt 312 Vario Engine | |
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Deutz 4.0L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 55.5 gal
210.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Fendt 312 Vario Transmission | |
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continuously variable transmission | |
Transmission details ...  |
Fendt 312 Vario Power | |
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Engine (net) | 108.6 hp
81.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with heat. Air-conditioning optional. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 20.6 gpm
78.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear lift | 11865 lbs
5381 kg |
Front lift | 6607 lbs
2996 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Front PTO Type | 540 |
1000 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 92.5 inches
234 cm |
Weight | 9590 lbs
4350 kg |
Front tire | 480/65R24 |
Rear tire | 540/65R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 143 |
Charging volts | 14 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 90 |
References | |
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Fendt 300 Vario published in 2006 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 246.4 ci / 4.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Deutz |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 4-cylinder 16-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 246.4 ci
4.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.98x4.96 inches
101 x 126 mm |
Rated Power (net) | 108.6 hp
81.0 kW |
Maximum Power (net) | 123.4 hp
92.0 kW |
Fuel system | common rail |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 379.8 lb-ft
515.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1450 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil change | 500 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Vario
Transmission | Vario |
Type | continuously variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Fendt 312 Vario Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 480/65R24. Rear: 540/65R38 |
4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 14.9R24. Rear: 600/65R34 |
4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 270/95R32. Rear: 270/95R48 |
4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 425/75R20. Rear: 600/65R30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 92.5 inches
234 cm |
Length | 163.4 inches
415 cm |
Width | 93.9 inches
238 cm |
Height (cab) | 107.9 inches
274 cm |
Ground clearance | 18.7 inches
47 cm |
Front tread | 71.7 inches
182 cm |
Rear tread | 70.9 to inches
180 to 0 cm |
Fendt 312 Vario Weight | |
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Operating | 9590 lbs
4350 kg |
Max capacity | 16535 lbs
7500 kg |
Max Drawbar | 4409 lbs
1999 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Fendt 3S/60 loader | |
Fendt 3S/63 loader |
Photos
Fendt 312 Vario tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Fendt 312 Vario based on its 108.6 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Fendt 312 Vario.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.8 hrs
Approximately 9.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (55.5 gal / 210.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.6 gal/hr (21.4 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Fendt 312 Vario Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Fendt 312 Vario.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)108.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)81 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)110.1 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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