Fendt

Fendt 516 Vario

The Fendt 516 Vario is a utility tractor from the 500 Vario Series produced by Fendt starting in 2012. It features a Deutz 4.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with liquid cooling and Tier IV emissions compliance. The tractor offers a continuously variable transmission (Vario ML90) with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has four-wheel drive, power steering, wet disc brakes, and an optional pneumatic trailer brake. The cab comes standard with air-conditioning. Hydraulics include load sensing with multiple valve options and pump flow rates. The tractor hitch supports position and draft control with substantial lift capacities front and rear. PTO options include independent rear and optional front PTOs with multiple speed types. Dimensions include a 100.8 inch wheelbase, 175.3 inch length, and a weight of 14110 lbs. Standard tires are 540/65R28 front and 650/65R38 rear, with optional sizes available. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power160 hp
Founded2012 - 2022
Model516 Vario

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Fendt 516 Vario

Power
Engine (max)169 hp (126.0 kW)
Engine (net)147.5 hp (110.0 kW)
Engine (gross)160.9 hp (120.0 kW)
Engine
Typeturbocharged diesel
ModelDeutz TCD 4.1 L4
Torque506.7 lb-ft (687.1 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders4-cylinder
EmissionsTier IV
Fuel tank78.7 gal (297.9 L)
Rated RPM2100
Torque RPM1450
Bore/Stroke3.98x4.96 inches (101 x 126 mm)
Displacement246.4 ci (4.0 L)
Starter volts12
Rated Power (net)147.5 hp (110.0 kW)
Exhaust fluid (DEF)8.2 gal (31.0 L)
Maximum Power (net)162.3 hp (121.0 kW)
Rated Power (gross)160.9 hp (120.0 kW)
Maximum Power (gross)169 hp (126.0 kW)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Hydraulics
Typeload sensing
Pressure2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow19.8 gpm (74.9 lpm)
Rear valves4 or 5
Front valves1 or 2
Optional pump flow 129.1 gpm (110.1 lpm) (Optional)
Optional pump flow 241.7 gpm (157.8 lpm) (Optional)
Mechanical
Cabstandard with air-conditioning
DriveFour-wheel drive
BrakesWet disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Trailer brakespneumatic (Optional)
Production
TypeUtility tractor
Series500 Vario Series
Production years2012 -
Transmission
Typecontinuously variable transmission
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelVario ML90
Tractor hitch
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift capacity17152 lbs (7780 kg)
Front lift capacity7540 lbs (3420 kg)
Dimensions & Tires
Width98.5 inches (250 cm)
Length175.3 inches (445 cm)
Weight14110 lbs (6400 kg)
Wheelbase100.8 inches (256 cm)
Rear tread73.2 inches (185 cm)
Front tread74 inches (187 cm)
Max Drawbar4409 lbs (1999 kg)
Height (cab)116.7 inches (296 cm)
Max capacity23149 lbs (10500 kg)
Ground clearance20.9 inches (53 cm)
Optional tires (ag)Front: 480/65R28, Rear: 600/65R38
Standard tires (ag)Front: 540/65R28, Rear: 650/65R38
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Front PTOindependent (Optional)
Rear PTO Type540/540E/1000, 540E/1000/1000E
Front PTO Type1000