Fendt 516 Vario

The Fendt 516 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): 147.5 hp / 110.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 160.9 hp / 120.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 160.9 hp / 120.0 kW. Transmission: Vario ML90. Operating weight: 14110 lbs 6400 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (net): 147.5 hp / 110.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 160.9 hp / 120.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 160.9 hp / 120.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
78.7 gal 297.9 L
Transmission
Vario ML90
Operating Weight
14110 lbs 6400 kg

Overview

Fendt 516 Vario tractor photo
2012 - 500 Vario SeriesUtility tractor
2012 -
500 Vario Series
Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Fendt (a part of AGCO)
Utility tractor
Fendt 516 Vario Engine
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 516 Vario Transmission
continuously variable transmission
Transmission details ...
Fendt 516 Vario Power
Engine (gross)
160.9 hp 120.0 kW
Engine (net)
147.5 hp 110.0 kW
Engine (max)
169 hp 126.0 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Trailer brakes
pneumatic OptOptional
Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
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
Control
position and draft control
Rear lift
17152 lbs 7780 kg
Front lift
7540 lbs 3420 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000
540E/1000/1000E
Front PTO
independent OptOptional
Front PTO Type
1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
100.8 inches 256 cm
Weight
14110 lbs 6400 kg
Front tire
540/65R28
Rear tire
650/65R38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
516 Vario references literature
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)
147.5 hp 110.0 kW
Rated Power (gross)
160.9 hp 120.0 kW
Rated Power (gross)
160.9 hp 120.0 kW
Maximum Power (net)
162.3 hp 121.0 kW
Maximum Power (gross)
166.3 hp 124.0 kW
Maximum Power (gross)
169 hp 126.0 kW
Rated RPM
2100
Torque
506.7 lb-ft 687.1 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 516 Vario Tires
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 540/65R28. Rear: 650/65R38
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 480/65R28. Rear: 600/65R38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
100.8 inches 256 cm
Length
175.3 inches 445 cm
Width
98.5 inches 250 cm
Height (cab)
116.7 inches 296 cm
Ground clearance
20.9 inches 53 cm
Front tread
74 inches 187 cm
Rear tread
73.2 inches 185 cm
Fendt 516 Vario Weight
14110 lbs 6400 kg
Max capacity
23149 lbs 10500 kg
Max Drawbar
4409 lbs 1999 kg

Photos

Fendt 516.

Fendt 516.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Fendt 516 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 516 Vario Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Fendt 516 Vario.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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