Compare/Fendt 412 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 312

Fendt 412 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 312

Verdict: Fendt 412 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 312

The Fendt 412 Vario and the Fendt Farmer 312 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fendt Farmer 312 leads on rated power with 125 hp against 122 hp. Fendt Farmer 312 is the lighter machine (5,350 kg vs 5,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fendt 412 Vario holds more fuel (244.9 L vs 160.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Fendt 412 Vario is the newer design (2006 vs 1993). In short: choose the Fendt Farmer 312 for outright pulling power, or the Fendt 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

Clear

Fendt

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

122 hp

125 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Fendt (a part of AGCO)Reference

FendtReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three gears, in two ranges, with a three-speed power shift. Additional three overdrive gear ranges. The 40 kph overdrive was not available in all markets.Reference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

244.9 LReference

160.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

91.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

81.0 kWReference

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Engine (max)

96.0 kWReference

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Displacement

4.0 LReference

6.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

101 x 126 mmReference

105 x 120 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

81.0 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

91.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (net)

92.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

96.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2400Reference

Torque

550.1 NmReference

480.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,100 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

184 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.98x4.96 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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93.2 kWReference

Power

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93.2 kWReference

Transmission

VarioReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

21 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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forward and reverse options

Continuously Variable Transmission : Infinite F and Infinite RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

three-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

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Pump flow

110.1 lpmReference

74.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIReference

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Rear lift

7449 kgReference

5814 kgReference

Front lift

3099 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000Reference

540/750/1000Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

Front PTO Type

1000Reference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

241 cmReference

258 cmReference

Weight

5400 kgReference

5350 kgReference

Front tire

480/65R24Reference

420/70R28Reference

Rear tire

540/65R38Reference

520/70R38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 420/70R28. Rear: 520/70R38Reference

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 480/60R28. Rear: 650/60R38Reference

Front: 12.4R32. Rear: 12.4R46Reference

Length

425 cmReference

448 cmReference

Width

233 cmReference

231 cmReference

Height

290 cmReference

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Max weight

9000 kgReference

7500 kgReference

Ground clearance

46 cmReference

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Front tread

182 cmReference

180 cmReference

Rear tread

180 cmReference

Height (cab)

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281 cmReference

Fendt 412 Vario attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

150Reference

95Reference

Charging volts

14Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

90Reference

135Reference

Battery size

90 AHReference

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Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

Fendt (a part of AGCO)Reference

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Cruise control

availableReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Capacities

Capacity

246.4 ciReference

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Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

16 ValvesReference

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Hydraulics Type

load sensingReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category III/IIReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

7,449.8 kgReference

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Power

Max Power

128.7 hpReference

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Rated Power

122 hpReference

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PTO

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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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

290.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

425.2 cmReference

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Overall Width

233.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

5,400 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

180.1 cmReference

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Front Wheel tread range

182.1 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Cab standard with heat. Air-conditioning optional.Reference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Fendt Farmer 312 attachments

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.