Fendt Farmer 412 Vario

The Fendt Farmer 412 Vario is a tractor produced by Fendt. It is equipped with a 231.9 ci 3.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 120 hp / 89.5 kW. Transmission: Vario. Operating weight: 11552 lbs 5239 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 120 hp / 89.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
43.6 gal 165.0 L
Transmission
Vario
Operating Weight
11552 lbs 5239 kg

Overview

Fendt Farmer 412 Vario tractor photo
2001 - 2006 Model year 2001-20042004-2006 Farmer 400 SeriesRow-Crop tractor Farmer 400 Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Fendt
Row-Crop tractor
Fendt Farmer 412 Vario Engine
Deutz 3.8L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
43.6 gal 165.0 L
Engine details ...
Fendt Farmer 412 Vario Transmission
continuously variable transmission
Transmission details ...
Fendt Farmer 412 Vario Power
Engine
120 hp 89.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)
85.15 hp 63.5 kW
PTO (tested)
115.9 hp 86.4 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with heater. Air-conditioning optional.
Hydraulics
Pump flow
19.8 gpm 74.9 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III
Rear lift
14482 lbs 6569 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/750/1000
Engine RPM
540@1932
1000@1937
Front PTO
independent OptOptional
Front PTO Type
540
1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
95.2 inches 241 cm
Weight
11552 lbs 5239 kg
Front tire
540/65R24
Rear tire
600/65R38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
143
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
90
References
Farmer 412 Vario references literature
Farmer 400 Vario 409 410 411 412 published in 2001, by Fendt
412 Specifications published in 2001, by Fendt

Engine

Engine Detail — 231.9 ci / 3.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Deutz
Configuration
turbocharged intercooled diesel, 4-cylinder 16-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement
231.9 ci 3.8 L
Bore/Stroke
3.86x4.96 inches 98 x 126 mm
Power
120 hp 89.5 kW
Compression
18:1
Rated RPM
2100
Torque
398.3 lb-ft 540.1 Nm
Torque RPM
1450
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — Vario

Transmission
Vario
Type
continuously variable transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)

Dimensions

Fendt Farmer 412 Vario Tires
Ag front
540/65R24
Ag rear
600/65R38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
95.2 inches 241 cm
Length
165 inches 419 cm
Width
96.7 inches 245 cm
Height (cab)
113.2 inches 287 cm
Weight
11552 lbs 5239 kg
Max weight
16535 lbs 7500 kg
Ground clearance
20.9 inches 53 cm
Front tread
71.7 inches 182 cm
Rear tread
70.9 inches 180 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2071
Diesel Vario 4WD January 2003 - March 2003, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2071 file
PTO performance
Max power
115.9 hp 86.4 kW
Fuel use
6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
107.3 hp 80.0 kW
Fuel use
6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
114.7 hp 85.5 kW
Fuel use
6.4 gal/hour 24.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
85.15 hp 63.5 kW
Fuel use
6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Pull at 7.24 KPH
Max pull
12370 lbs 5611 kg
Pull at 3.71 KPH

Photos

Fendt Farmer 412 Vario

Fendt Farmer 412 Vario

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Fendt Farmer 412 Vario based on its 120 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)Heavy DutyHeavy 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 DutyWide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleWide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机Heavy DutyHigh 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 Farmer 412 Vario.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7 hrs

Approximately 7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (43.6 gal / 165 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.2 gal/hr (23.6 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 Farmer 412 Vario Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Fendt Farmer 412 Vario.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)120 hp
Kilowatts (kW)89.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)121.7 PS

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