Compare/Fendt 512 Vario vs Fendt Favorit 612SL

Fendt 512 Vario vs Fendt Favorit 612SL

Verdict: Fendt 512 Vario vs Fendt Favorit 612SL

The Fendt 512 Vario and the Fendt Favorit 612SL are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fendt 512 Vario leads on rated power with 122 hp against 120 hp. Fendt Favorit 612SL is the lighter machine (4,810 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 222.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Fendt 512 Vario is the newer design (2012 vs 1976). In short: choose the Fendt 512 Vario for outright pulling power, or the Fendt Favorit 612SL 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

120 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Fendt (a part of AGCO)Reference

FendtReference

liquid-cooledReference

Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

297.9 LReference

222.2 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

408.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1450Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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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

564 NmReference

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Engine

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89.5 kWReference

Power

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89.5 kWReference

Transmission

Vario ML90Reference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 7 reverseReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

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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

45.0 lpmReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

7780 kgReference

5801 kgReference

Front lift

3420 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540E/1000/1000EReference

540, 1000Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

256 cmReference

272 cmReference

Weight

6050 kgReference

4810 kgReference

Front tire

480/65R28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Rear tire

600/68R38Reference

18.4-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38Reference

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Length

445 cmReference

464 cmReference

Width

250 cmReference

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Height (cab)

293 cmReference

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Ground clearance

53 cmReference

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Front tread

187 cmReference

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Rear tread

185 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

1999 kgReference

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Ag front

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13.6-28Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-38Reference

Height

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281 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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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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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.