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Fendt 516 Vario Specs ( 2012-Present )

Name: Fendt 516 Vario
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Nebraska Test #3347

Fendt 516 Vario Gen3 Diesel

Max PTO HP 149.5 hp

Max Drawbar HP 127.7 hp

Max Pull 14,245 lbs

Max Torque 471 lb-ft

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Overview

The Fendt 516 Vario is a 4WD utility farm tractor manufactured since 2012, featuring a 4.0L 4-cylinder Deutz diesel engine rated at 160.9 gross horsepower. It is equipped with the Vario ML90 continuously variable transmission and a load-sensing hydraulic system with a maximum pressure of 2900 psi.

Ideal Applications

Transmission and Drive Configuration: The tractor utilizes a Vario ML90 continuously variable transmission providing infinite forward and reverse gears coupled with a four-wheel drive system and power steering.

Tested Performance Metrics: Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum of 149.5 PTO horsepower and a maximum drawbar pull of 14,245 lbs using the Deutz turbocharged engine.

Hitch and Hydraulic Capacity: This model features a rear lift capacity of 17,152 lbs and a front lift capacity of 7,540 lbs, supported by up to five rear valves and two front valves.

Production

Description	Utility tractor
Manufacturer	Fendt (a part of AGCO)

Engine

Engine type	Deutz 4.0L 4-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	8.2 gal (31.0 L)
Fuel tank	78.7 gal (297.9 L)
Bore/Stroke	3.98x4.96 inches (101 x 126 mm)
Description	Deutz TCD 4.1 L4 / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	246.4 ci (4.0 L)
Emissions	Tier IV
Maximum Power (gross)	166.3 hp (124.0 kW) / 169 hp (126.0 kW)
Maximum Power (net)	162.3 hp (121.0 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	160.9 hp (120.0 kW) / 160.9 hp (120.0 kW)
Rated Power (net)	147.5 hp (110.0 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	506.7 lb-ft (687.1 Nm)
Torque RPM	1450
Engine (gross)	160.9 hp (120.0 kW)
Engine (max)	169 hp (126.0 kW)
Engine (net)	147.5 hp (110.0 kW)

Transmission

Description	continuously variable transmission
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	Vario ML90
Type	continuously variable transmission

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description	Power steering / Wet disc brakes
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Trailer brakes	pneumatic OptOptional

Hydraulics

Front valves	1 or 2
Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	19.8 gpm (74.9 lpm)
Rear valves	4 or 5
Type	load sensing

Hitch

Control	position and draft control
Front lift	7540 lbs (3420 kg)
Rear lift	17152 lbs (7780 kg)

PTO

Front PTO	independent OptOptional
Front PTO Type	1000
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/540E/1000

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Front tread	74 inches (187 cm)
Ground clearance	20.9 inches (53 cm)
Height (cab)	116.7 inches (296 cm)
Length	175.3 inches (445 cm)
Rear tread	73.2 inches (185 cm)
Wheelbase	100.8 inches (256 cm)
Width	98.5 inches (250 cm)
Front tire	540/65R28
Rear tire	650/65R38
Weight	14110 lbs (6400 kg)
Wheelbase	100.8 inches (256 cm)
Optional tires (ag)	Front: 480/65R28. Rear: 600/65R38
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 540/65R28. Rear: 650/65R38

Fendt 516 Vario Weight

Max capacity	23149 lbs (10500 kg)
Max Drawbar	4409 lbs (1999 kg)

References

Description	500 Vario published in 2015, by Fendt / 500 Vario published in 2019, by Fendt

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #3347

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Test Date: November 2022 to January 2023

Location: DLG TestService, GmbH, Max-Eyth-Weg 1, D-64823 Gross-Umstadt, Germany

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

149.50 hp

@ 1900 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

141.30 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

148.70 hp

@ 1000 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	471 lb.-ft. (638 Nm) at 1500 rpm
Torque Rise	33.1%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM	Fuel gal/hr	DEF gal/hr
Rated Engine Speed	141.30	105.40	2100		8.70	0.20
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	148.70	110.90	1938	1000	8.82	0.30
Maximum Power	149.50	111.50	1900		8.87	0.28

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
141.30	2100	8.70	0.43	16.24	0.20
121.50	2123	7.59	0.43	15.99	0.20
92.00	2145	6.00	0.45	15.33	0.07
62.00	2165	4.55	0.51	13.60	0.07
31.20	2182	3.21	0.71	9.74	0.06
N/A	2205	1.85	N/A	N/A	0.00

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F
Power at Rated Engine Speed—Speed settin...	120.60	89.90	9,680	43	4.67	7.52	4.30	50	172
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—Speed ...	94.00	70.10	7,270	32	4.85	7.80	3.00	52	172
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—Speed ...	64.40	48.00	4,840	22	4.99	8.03	2.20	52	169
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—Spee...	93.90	70.00	7,275	32	4.84	7.79	3.20	50	172
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—Spee...	64.50	48.10	4,830	21	5.01	8.06	2.10	50	172

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1900 Engine RPM Maximum Power At Selected Travel Speeds

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Setting	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Def Kg Kw H	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Kg Kw H	Fuel Kw H L	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
Speed setting Low range 5.2	106.70	79.60	14,245	63.37	2.81	4.52	14.90	0.03	50	165	29.40	0.02	2112	12.13	0.35	2.39	0.57
Speed setting Low range 6.1	120.80	90.10	13,880	61.73	3.26	5.25	8.20	0.02	50	174	29.40	0.01	1900	13.96	0.30	2.75	0.50
Speed setting Low range 7.5	121.80	90.80	10,995	48.90	4.15	6.68	5.10	0.02	52	174	29.50	0.01	1900	14.47	0.29	2.85	0.48
Speed setting Low range 9	123.50	92.10	9,345	41.56	4.96	7.98	4.20	0.02	52	172	29.50	0.01	1901	14.39	0.29	2.83	0.48
Speed setting Low range 11	122.00	91.00	7,450	33.15	6.14	9.88	3.10	0.02	50	172	29.50	0.01	1901	14.34	0.29	2.82	0.48
Speed setting Low range 13	121.10	90.30	6,315	28.08	7.20	11.58	2.60	0.02	50	172	29.50	0.01	1898	14.29	0.29	2.81	0.48
Speed setting Low range 15	118.50	88.40	5,400	24.01	8.23	13.25	2.30	0.02	48	174	29.40	0.01	1901	14.01	0.30	2.76	0.49
Speed setting Low range 17	120.00	89.50	4,785	21.28	9.41	15.14	2.20	0.02	46	172	29.50	0.01	1901	14.21	0.30	2.80	0.49
Speed setting Low range 19	119.80	89.30	4,265	18.97	10.53	16.95	1.80	0.03	46	172	29.40	0.02	1898	13.65	0.31	2.69	0.51
Speed setting High range 11	127.70	95.20	7,905	35.16	6.06	9.75	3.30	0.02	50	172	29.50	0.01	1901	14.21	0.30	2.80	0.49
Speed setting High range 13	124.40	92.80	6,470	28.78	7.21	11.60	2.70	0.02	48	172	29.50	0.01	1900	14.42	0.29	2.84	0.48
Speed setting High range 15	126.10	94.00	5,690	25.30	8.31	13.37	2.30	0.02	48	172	29.50	0.01	1901	14.52	0.29	2.86	0.48
Speed setting High range 17	123.20	91.90	4,890	21.76	9.45	15.20	2.10	0.02	48	172	29.50	0.01	1899	14.67	0.29	2.89	0.47
Speed setting High range 19	124.30	92.70	4,445	19.76	10.49	16.88	2.00	0.02	48	172	29.50	0.01	1899	14.29	0.30	2.82	0.48

Category: 3 Quick Attach: No

Lift Capacity

Max Force 11,285 lbs

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,685 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	28.60 gpm
Max Power	42.50 hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,450 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	26.70 gpm
Max Power	37.60 hp

Engine

Make	Deutz AG
Type	four cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	246 cu in (4038 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst)/DPF (diesel particulate filter) System and SCR(selective catalyst reduction) with a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	Fendt Vario. A combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections allow an infinite speed adjustment within the ranges noted. The transmission has two mechanical ranges.
Wheelbase	100.80 in (2560 mm)
Front Tread Width	65.0 to 78.7 in
Rear Tread Width	64.4 to 78.7 in
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	6,415 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 5W-30

Sound Levels

At No Load Disengaged	64.30 dB(A)
At No Load Engaged	64.10 dB(A)
Transport Speed Engaged	68.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	***, 650/65R38
Front Tires	***, 540/65R28
Height of Drawbar	23.80 in (605 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	8,640 lbs
Front	5,665 lbs
Total	14,305 lbs

Fendt 516 Vario Specs ( 2012-Present )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Fendt 516 Vario Weight

References

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

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1900 Engine RPM Maximum Power At Selected Travel Speeds

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks