Compare/Fendt 512 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 312

Fendt 512 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 312

Verdict: Fendt 512 Vario vs Fendt Farmer 312

The Fendt 512 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 6,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fendt 512 Vario holds more fuel (297.9 L vs 160.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Fendt 512 Vario is the newer design (2012 vs 1993). In short: choose the Fendt Farmer 312 for outright pulling power, or the Fendt 512 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

Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

297.9 LReference

160.1 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

31.0 LReference

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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

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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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

1450Reference

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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Rated engine speed

2,100 rpmReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

564 NmReference

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Engine

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93.2 kWReference

Power

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93.2 kWReference

Transmission

Vario ML90Reference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

21 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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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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Rear valves

4 or 5Reference

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Front valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

157.8 lpmReference

74.9 lpmReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

7780 kgReference

5814 kgReference

Front lift

3420 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540E/1000/1000EReference

540/750/1000Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

Front PTO Type

1000Reference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

256 cmReference

258 cmReference

Weight

6050 kgReference

5350 kgReference

Front tire

480/65R28Reference

420/70R28Reference

Rear tire

600/68R38Reference

520/70R38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 480/65R28. Rear: 600/68R38Reference

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

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38Reference

Front: 12.4R32. Rear: 12.4R46Reference

Length

445 cmReference

448 cmReference

Width

250 cmReference

231 cmReference

Height (cab)

293 cmReference

281 cmReference

Ground clearance

53 cmReference

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Front tread

187 cmReference

180 cmReference

Rear tread

185 cmReference

180 cmReference

Max Drawbar

1999 kgReference

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Max weight

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7500 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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95Reference

Battery AH

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135Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

10500 kgReference

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Capacity

4,038 ccReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

31.0 LReference

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Power

Max Power

131 hpReference

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Rated Power

124 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

107 hpReference

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PTO torque rise

42 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)

158 l/minReference

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Remote Valves

7Reference

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Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

Option 1: 4\\nOption 2: 5Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 2/3Reference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

7,890 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

4,453 mmReference

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Overall Width

2,501 mmReference

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Overall weight

6,050 kgReference

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Track width

1,860 mmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

600/65R38Reference

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Front Wheel Type

480/65R28Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

trueReference

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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.