Compare/Fendt 516 Vario vs Fendt Favorit 916 Vario

Fendt 516 Vario vs Fendt Favorit 916 Vario

Verdict: Fendt 516 Vario vs Fendt Favorit 916 Vario

The Fendt 516 Vario and the Fendt Favorit 916 Vario are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fendt Favorit 916 Vario leads on rated power with 170 hp against 163 hp. Fendt 516 Vario is the lighter machine (6,400 kg vs 8,011 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fendt Favorit 916 Vario holds more fuel (370.2 L vs 298 L) for longer stints between fills. Fendt 516 Vario is the newer design (2024 vs 1997). In short: choose the Fendt Favorit 916 Vario for outright pulling power, or the Fendt 516 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

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Rated power

163 hp

170 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

126.8 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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Displacement

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6.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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108 x 125 mmReference

Power

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126.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

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2200Reference

Torque

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750.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

2560 mmDealer

283 cmReference

Weight

6400 kgDealer

8011 kgReference

Front tire

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480/70R30Reference

Rear tire

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580/70R38Reference

Ag front

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480/70R30Reference

Ag rear

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580/70R38Reference

Length

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494 cmReference

Height

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310 cmReference

Capacities

Fuel tank

298 LDealer

370.2 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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101.8 lpmReference

Rear lift

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9181 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

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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

Type

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continuously variable transmissionReference

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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Fendt (a part of AGCO)Reference

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liquid-cooledReference

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.