Fendt 512 Vario
The Fendt 512 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; Diesel (gross): 122 hp / 91.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 122 hp / 91.0 kW. Transmission: Vario ML90. Operating weight: 13338 lbs 6050 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 108.6 hp / 81.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 122 hp / 91.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 122 hp / 91.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
78.7 gal
297.9 L
Transmission
Vario ML90
Operating Weight
13338 lbs
6050 kg
Overview
![]() | 2012 -
500 Vario SeriesUtility tractor |
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2012 - | |
500 Vario Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Fendt (a part of AGCO) |
Utility tractor | |
Fendt 512 Vario Engine | |
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Deutz 4.0L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 78.7 gal
297.9 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 8.2 gal
31.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
Fendt 512 Vario Transmission | |
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continuously variable transmission | |
Transmission details ... |
Fendt 512 Vario Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 122 hp
91.0 kW |
Engine (net) | 108.6 hp
81.0 kW |
Engine (max) | 128.7 hp
96.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Trailer brakes | pneumatic OptOptional |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | load sensing |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Rear valves | 4 or 5 |
Front valves | 1 or 2 |
Pump flow | 19.8 gpm
74.9 lpm |
29.1 gpmOptOptional
110.1 lpm | |
41.7 gpmOptOptional
157.8 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 17152 lbs
7780 kg |
Front lift | 7540 lbs
3420 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 |
540E/1000/1000E | |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 100.8 inches
256 cm |
Weight | 13338 lbs
6050 kg |
Front tire | 480/65R28 |
Rear tire | 600/68R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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500 Vario published in 2015, by Fendt | |
500 Vario published in 2019, by Fendt |
Engine
Engine Detail — 246.4 ci / 4.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Deutz TCD 4.1 L4 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 246.4 ci
4.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.98x4.96 inches
101 x 126 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Rated Power (net) | 108.6 hp
81.0 kW |
Rated Power (gross) | 122 hp
91.0 kW |
Rated Power (gross) | 122 hp
91.0 kW |
Maximum Power (net) | 123.4 hp
92.0 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 128.7 hp
96.0 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 128.7 hp
96.0 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 405.7 lb-ft
550.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1450 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Vario ML90
Transmission | Vario ML90 |
Type | continuously variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Fendt 512 Vario Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 480/65R28. Rear: 600/68R38 |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 100.8 inches
256 cm |
Length | 175.3 inches
445 cm |
Width | 98.5 inches
250 cm |
Height (cab) | 115.4 inches
293 cm |
Ground clearance | 20.9 inches
53 cm |
Front tread | 74 inches
187 cm |
Rear tread | 73.2 inches
185 cm |
Fendt 512 Vario Weight | |
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13338 lbs
6050 kg | |
Max capacity | 23149 lbs
10500 kg |
Max Drawbar | 4409 lbs
1999 kg |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Fendt 512 Vario.
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 512 Vario Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Fendt 512 Vario.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Fendt 512 Vario against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 108.6 hp / 81.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 122 hp / 91.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 122 hp / 91.0 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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Production Years:1972 - 1978
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