Verdict: Fendt 516 Vario vs Fendt Favorit 716 Vario
The Fendt 516 Vario and the Fendt Favorit 716 Vario are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fendt 516 Vario leads on rated power with 163 hp against 160 hp. Fendt Favorit 716 Vario is the lighter machine (6,201 kg vs 6,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fendt Favorit 716 Vario holds more fuel (300.2 L vs 298 L) for longer stints between fills. Fendt 516 Vario is the newer design (2024 vs 1998). In short: choose the Fendt 516 Vario for outright pulling power, or the Fendt Favorit 716 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
91
Fit score
Clear
Fendt
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
163 hp
160 hp
Confidence
82%
98%
Guide price
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Engine
Rated power
122 kW (163 hp)OEM
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Emissions stage
Stage VEPA cert
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Engine
4.0 LDealer
119.3 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
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Rated engine speed
2,100 rpmReference
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Engine torque at rated speed
699 NmReference
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6-cylinderReference
Displacement
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5.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
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98 x 126 mmReference
Power
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119.3 kWReference
Rated RPM
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2100Reference
Torque
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724.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2560 mmDealer
283 cmReference
Weight
6400 kgDealer
6201 kgReference
Front tire
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540/65R28Reference
Rear tire
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650/65R38Reference
Ag front
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540/65R28Reference
Ag rear
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650/65R38Reference
Length
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462 cmReference
Height
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292 cmReference
Capacities
Fuel tank
298 LDealer
300.2 LReference
Capacity
4,038 ccReference
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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
31.0 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic flow
75 L/minDealer
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Rear lift capacity
7780 kgDealer
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Pump flow
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110.1 lpmReference
Rear lift
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8599 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
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540/750/1000Reference
Power
Max Power
171 hpReference
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PTO
PTO Power
137 hpReference
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PTO torque rise
33 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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Transmission
Transmission Type
CVTReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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Transmission
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VarioReference
Gears
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infinite forward and reverseReference
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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Ground Clearance
530 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
650/65R38Reference
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Front Wheel Type
540/65R28Reference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
trueReference
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Seat Suspension
trueReference
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Overview
Manufacturer
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FendtReference
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.
