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Fendt 1156 Vario MT Specs ( 2020-1100 )

Name: Fendt 1156 Vario MT
Brand: Fendt

Overview

The Fendt 1156 Vario MT is a high-capacity agricultural crawler tractor featuring a 556.5 hp MAN 15.3L 6-cylinder diesel engine and a VarioDrive continuously-variable transmission. Designed for heavy-duty farm work, it offers a substantial 42,000 lb base weight and a closed center pressure-flow compensated hydraulic system with up to 8 rear valves.

Ideal Applications

High-Torque Field Work: The MAN 15.3L engine delivers 1991 lb-ft of torque at 1450 RPM, making it highly effective for demanding tasks that require consistent pulling power and crawler-driven traction.

Large-Scale Implement Operation: Equipped with a 58.1 gpm hydraulic pump flow and 4 to 8 rear valves, this tractor is well-suited for managing complex hydraulic implements that require high-pressure flow compensation.

Variable Row-Crop Applications: With an adjustable gauge ranging from 88 to 128 inches and a 118-inch wheelbase, the 1156 Vario MT can be configured for various row spacings and field layouts.

Production

Description	Agricultural Crawler tractor
Manufacturer	Fendt (a part of AGCO)

Engine

Engine type	MAN 15.3L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	35.7 gal (135.1 L)
Fuel tank	350 gal (1324.8 L)
Bore/Stroke	5.43x6.69 inches (138 x 170 mm)
Description	MAN D3876 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	933.7 ci (15.3 L)
Emissions	Tier IV
Oil change	500 h
Rated Power (gross)	556.5 hp (415.0 kW)
Rated RPM	1730
Starter	electric
Starter volts	24
Torque	1991 lb-ft (2699.8 Nm)
Torque RPM	1450
Engine (gross)	556.5 hp (415.0 kW)

Transmission

Description	continuously-variable transmission
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	VarioDrive CVT
Type	continuously-variable transmission

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Drive	crawler

Hydraulics

Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	58.1 gpm (219.9 lpm)
Rear valves	4 to 8
Type	closed center pressure-flow compensated

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000/1000E

Electrical

Batteries	3
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	325
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Gauge	88 to 128 inches (223 to 325 cm)
Ground clearance	14.1 inches (35 cm)
Height	148 inches (375 cm)
Length	266 inches (675 cm)
Max weight	59000 lbs (26762 kg)
Weight	42000 lbs (19051 kg)
Wheelbase	118 inches (299 cm)
Width	116.1 inches*Minimum width (294 cm)

Dimensions & Tracks

Description	Tracks
Weight	42000 lbs (19051 kg)
Wheelbase	118 inches (299 cm)

References

Description	Fednt 1100 Vario MT Series published in 2020, by Fendt / Fednt 1100 Vario MT published in 2020, by Fendt

Variants

MT856	similar Challenger model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2245

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Test Date: October 22 to November 3, 2021

Location: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0832

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

523.18 hp

@ N/A rpm

Rated Engine Speed

520.55 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

520.61 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1,927 lb-ft (2,613 Nm)
Torque Rise	22.0%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	DEF gal/hr	DEF L/hr
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	523.18	390.14	1501	2.34	8.86

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
520.55	N/A	25.86	0.35	20.13	2.09
445.58	N/A	22.72	0.36	19.61	1.46
335.83	N/A	17.85	0.37	18.81	1.08
225.70	N/A	13.09	0.41	17.24	0.98
113.18	N/A	8.60	0.53	13.15	0.90
2.29	N/A	4.71	14.34	0.49	0.08

Manual Mode 1730 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

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Setting	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
3.10	351.28	48,879	2.70	1740	14.00	0.04	28.63	15.05	0.46	46	201
3.70	409.37	44,802	3.43	1736	9.20	0.04	28.62	16.08	0.43	47	200
4.30	430.38	39,077	4.13	1730	5.70	0.04	28.63	16.72	0.42	47	200
4.70	433.15	36,391	4.47	1730	4.70	0.04	28.86	16.82	0.42	46	200
5.00	433.68	34,085	4.77	1730	4.00	0.04	28.86	16.85	0.41	46	200
5.60	436.26	29,958	5.46	1730	2.70	0.04	28.84	16.98	0.41	45	199
6.20	438.54	27,001	6.09	1730	2.10	0.04	28.84	17.01	0.41	45	200
6.80	441.05	24,596	6.73	1730	1.70	0.04	28.86	17.16	0.41	47	200
7.50	442.38	22,813	7.27	1730	1.40	0.04	28.86	17.20	0.41	47	200
8.10	440.30	20,621	8.01	1730	1.10	0.04	28.85	17.16	0.41	47	200

Ballasted At 1500 Engine RPM

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Setting	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Crankshaft RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
2.50	379.00	63,651	2.24	11.10	0.04	28.78	1738	15.41	0.45	43	202
3.10	426.62	55,517	2.89	7.50	0.05	28.79	1603	16.73	0.42	43	200
3.70	442.45	47,558	3.49	5.00	0.05	28.80	1577	17.35	0.40	44	199
4.30	447.36	43,919	3.82	4.10	0.05	28.80	1538	17.64	0.40	45	199
4.70	451.98	38,025	4.46	2.90	0.05	28.79	1500	17.84	0.39	46	199
5.00	452.96	35,332	4.81	2.40	0.05	28.80	1501	17.90	0.39	46	199
5.60	452.21	31,080	5.46	1.80	0.05	28.80	1500	17.88	0.39	48	199
6.20	451.93	27,765	6.11	1.40	0.05	28.80	1501	17.82	0.39	49	198
6.80	451.66	25,227	6.72	1.10	0.05	28.80	1499	17.83	0.39	49	198
7.50	449.86	22,857	7.38	0.90	0.05	28.80	1510	17.69	0.40	50	199
8.10	444.98	20,810	8.02	0.80	0.05	28.79	1506	17.60	0.40	51	198

Manual Mode 1500 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

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Setting	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
3.10	351.96	48,784	2.71	1741	13.60	0.04	28.62	15.11	0.46	47	201
3.70	413.06	45,803	3.39	1669	9.90	0.04	28.62	16.13	0.43	47	199
4.30	432.70	40,244	4.04	1577	6.20	0.05	28.62	17.03	0.41	47	200
4.70	438.18	36,880	4.46	1527	4.80	0.05	28.61	17.39	0.40	48	200
5.00	441.33	34,340	4.82	1501	4.00	0.05	28.59	17.51	0.40	49	200
5.60	443.51	30,310	5.49	1501	2.90	0.05	28.58	17.61	0.40	49	200
6.20	445.70	27,199	6.15	1501	2.20	0.05	28.84	17.62	0.40	45	199
6.80	447.63	24,844	6.76	1500	1.70	0.05	28.85	17.78	0.39	47	199
7.50	446.87	22,588	7.42	1501	1.30	0.05	28.85	17.75	0.39	48	199
8.10	440.09	20,653	8.07	1501	1.00	0.05	28.85	17.68	0.40	48	199

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted)

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	inHg	Condition	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr
436.28	29,958	5.46	1730	2.70	45	199	28.84	Power at Rated Engine Speed—5.6 mph(9.0 km/h)	0.04	16.98	0.41
333.11	22,454	5.57	1748	1.20	52	202	28.82	75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—5.6 mph(9.0km/h)	0.03	16.60	0.42
222.01	14,904	5.59	1758	0.80	52	204	28.82	50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—5.6 mph(9.0km/h)	0.04	14.93	0.47
333.17	22,435	5.57	1224	1.20	52	201	28.82	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—5.6 mph(9.0km/h)	0.05	18.04	0.39
222.11	14,922	5.59	1177	0.60	53	204	28.82	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—5.6 mph(9.0km/h)	0.04	17.21	0.41

Category: 4N Quick Attach: yes

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Combined Flow	123.90 gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	MAN Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) technology
Displacement	930 cu in (15256 ml)
Compression Ratio	18.0 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	1730 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) with a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	Tracklayer-rubber tracked
Steering	electro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by steering wheel
Transmission	CVT. Infinitely variable hydrostatic using variable displacement pump and motors
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	45,760 lbs ( 20,756 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution

Sound Levels

Bystander	86.70 dB(A)
At No Load 4 6 Mph 1040 RPM	61.00 dB(A)
At No Load 4 6 Mph 1770 RPM	66.60 dB(A)

Fendt 1156 Vario MT Specs ( 2020-1100 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tracks

References

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Manual Mode 1730 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

Ballasted At 1500 Engine RPM

Manual Mode 1500 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted)

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Test Remarks