Fendt 916 Vario
The Fendt 916 Vario is a tractor produced by Fendt. It is equipped with a 419.2 ci 6.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 180 hp / 134.2 kW. Transmission: Vario. Operating weight: 19290 lbs 8749 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 180 hp / 134.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
140 gal
529.9 L
Transmission
Vario
Operating Weight
19290 lbs
8749 kg
Overview
 | 2002 - 2006
900 Vario SeriesRow-Crop tractor
900 Vario Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Fendt (a part of AGCO) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Marktoberdorf, Germany | |
Fendt 916 Vario Engine | |
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MAN 6.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 140 gal
529.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Fendt 916 Vario Transmission | |
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continuously-variable transmission | |
Transmission details ...  |
Fendt 916 Vario Power | |
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Engine (net) | 180 hp
134.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | load sensing |
Pressure | 2901 psi
200.0 bar |
Pump flow | 29.6 gpm
112.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear lift | 21468 lbs
9737 kg |
Front lift | 11240 lbs
5098 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 750/1000 |
540/1000 | |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 111.8 inches
283 cm |
Weight | 19290 lbs
8749 kg |
Front tire | 480/70R34 |
Rear tire | 580/70R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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900 Vario published in 2004, by Fendt |
Engine
Engine Detail — 419.2 ci / 6.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | MAN D0836 |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 419.2 ci
6.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.92 inches
108 x 125 mm |
Rated Power (net) | 180 hp
134.2 kW |
Maximum Power (net) | 198 hp
147.6 kW |
Rated RPM | 2150 |
Torque | 608.5 lb-ft
825.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter type | electric |
Fendt 916 Vario Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — Vario
Transmission | Vario |
Type | continuously-variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Fendt 916 Vario Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 480/70R34. Rear: 580/70R42 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 111.8 inches
283 cm |
Length | 194.5 inches
494 cm |
Width | 100.4 inches
255 cm |
Height | 121.9 inches
309 cm |
Ground clearance | 23.8 inches
60 cm |
Front tread | 78.7 inches
199 cm |
Rear tread | 77.6 inches
197 cm |
Fendt 916 Vario Weight | |
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19290 lbs
8749 kg | |
Max capacity | 30865 lbs
14000 kg |
Max Drawbar | 4409 lbs
1999 kg |
Photos
Fendt 916 Vario tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Fendt 916 Vario based on its 180 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
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 916 Vario.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 15 hrs
Approximately 15 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (140 gal / 530 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~9.4 gal/hr (35.4 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 916 Vario Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Fendt 916 Vario.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)180 hp
Kilowatts (kW)134.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)182.5 PS
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