Fendt 512-516 Vario

In the fall of 2012, Fendt’s 400 series was replaced by the 500 series. In many ways, it was a four-cylinder version of the 700 series. The external dimensions were larger than its predecessor in every direction. The engines were the same 4.0-liter Deutz engines as in the previous model. New was the SCR technology. The two smallest models corresponded in power and torque to the previous models, while the two largest were more powerful. The ML 90 transmission was similar to the earlier version. There was one hydraulic motor and two speed ranges. A speed of 50 km/h was achieved at 1700 rpm. The TMS system, which enables cruise control with the accelerator pedal, was now standard equipment.

On the Dana front axles, the turning circle was noticeably larger than before. The front axle had a 100% disc lock. The hydraulics included four electronically controlled sections, with flow regulated from the Varioterminal. The hydraulics were load-sensing, delivering 75, 110, or 158 l/min. The lifting capacity had increased to 7.8 tons. There were three equipment packages. The Power package included a 7" Varioterminal, headland automation, front axle suspension, mechanical cab suspension, air-suspended seat, and manual air conditioning. The Profi version differed only slightly from this and included the 110 l/min hydraulic pump, a heated Super Comfort seat, and an improved passenger seat. The ProfiPlus version featured a 10.4" display, VarioActive steering which reduces steering wheel turns, and from model year 2015 onwards, Isobus compatibility. The cab was the same VisioPlus as in the 700 series.

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