Compare/Fendt 312 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 412 Vario

Fendt 312 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 412 Vario

Verdict: Fendt 312 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 412 Vario

The Fendt 312 Vario and the Fendt Farmer 412 Vario are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fendt 312 Vario leads on rated power with 109 hp against 107 hp. Fendt 312 Vario is the lighter machine (4,350 kg vs 5,239 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fendt 312 Vario holds more fuel (210.1 L vs 165.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Fendt 312 Vario is the newer design (2006 vs 2001). In short: choose the Fendt 312 Vario for outright pulling power, or the Fendt Farmer 412 Vario if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Fendt

Fit score

Best match

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Fendt

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

109 hp

107 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Fendt (a part of AGCO)Reference

FendtReference

Engine

liquid-cooledReference

Pull at 3.71 KPHReference

Fuel tank

210.1 LReference

165.0 LReference

Engine (net)

81.0 kWReference

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Displacement

4.0 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

101 x 126 mmReference

98 x 126 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

81.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (net)

92.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

common railReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

515.0 NmReference

540.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1450Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil change

500 hReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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Rated engine speed

2,100 rpmReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

536 NmReference

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Engine

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89.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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63.5 kWReference

Power

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89.5 kWReference

Compression

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18:1Reference

Max power

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63.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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80.0 kWReference

Transmission

VarioReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

78.0 lpmReference

74.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

5381 kgReference

6569 kgReference

Front lift

2996 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000Reference

540/750/1000Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

Front PTO Type

1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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86.4 kWReference

Rear Type

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IIIReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1937Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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85.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

234 cmReference

241 cmReference

Weight

4350 kgReference

5239 kgReference

Front tire

480/65R24Reference

540/65R24Reference

Rear tire

540/65R38Reference

600/65R38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 480/65R24. Rear: 540/65R38Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 425/75R20. Rear: 600/65R30Reference

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Length

415 cmReference

419 cmReference

Width

238 cmReference

245 cmReference

Height (cab)

274 cmReference

287 cmReference

Ground clearance

47 cmReference

53 cmReference

Front tread

182 cmReference

Rear tread

180 to 0 cmReference

180 cmReference

Operating

4350 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

1999 kgReference

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Ag front

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540/65R24Reference

Ag rear

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600/65R38Reference

Max weight

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7500 kgReference

Fendt 312 Vario attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

143Reference

Charging volts

14Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

90Reference

Attachment overview

Capacities

Max capacity

7500 kgReference

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Capacity

4,400 ccReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

22.7 LReference

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Power

Max Power

123 hpReference

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Rated Power

113 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

91 hpReference

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PTO torque rise

41.5 percentReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 rpmReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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General

Cruise control

trueReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

110 l/minReference

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Remote Valves

4Reference

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Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

Option 1: 4\\nOption 2: 3Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 2/3Reference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

5,960 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

4,336 mmReference

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Overall Width

2,220 mmReference

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Overall weight

4,849.8 kgReference

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Track width

1,660 mmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

540/65R34Reference

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Front Wheel Type

440/65R24Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

trueReference

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Seat Suspension

trueReference

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Test results

Fuel use

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23.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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5611 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.