Fendt presents the 500 Vario Gen4 series

The Fendt 500 Vario series is represented on self-mechanised farms in grassland, arable and vegetable cultivation and in municipalities. The completely newly developed, fourth generation receives the AGCO Power CORE50 engine, Fendt DynamicPerformance across all models and VarioDrive. The entire vehicle concept is designed for high payload and drawbar capacity. For the first time in the class of compact standard tractors, innovative features such as independent four-wheel drive, tyre pressure regulation system, Trailer Brake Assistant, drawbar lighting or reversible fan is available.

With four models (Fendt 513, 514, 515 and 516 Vario), the Fendt 500 Vario Gen4 series covers the maximum performance range from 134 to 164 hp (99 - 121 kW) according to ECE R120. In this series, the intelligent Fendt DynamicPerformance (DP) added power concept releases an additional 10 hp (7 kW) for all models if main and secondary consumers such as the PTO, fan, compressed air supply or air-conditioning require additional power. The release of power is not coupled to conditions such as travel speed or PTO use. Fendt DP specifically compensates for the additional power requirement. The consistent work performance ensures higher productivity in soil cultivation, transport or PTO work when stationary with slurry mixer or feed mixer.

The 4-cylinder AGCO Power CORE50 engine with 5 litres cubic capacity combines the well-known Fendt iD low-speed concept with a nominal speed of only 1,900 rpm with a high torque at a maximum of 792 Nm on the top Fendt 516 Vario model. Exhaust gas after-treatment takes place via a diesel oxidation catalytic converter (DOC), diesel particulate filter (DPF) and with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) without exhaust gas recirculation. It meets all applicable emission standards worldwide, and in Europe this is the Level V emission standard. The CORE50 engine is approved for HVO100 and fuels according to DIN 15940. If the machine is operated with HVO, the CO2 footprint of the machine can be significantly reduced.

VarioDrive available for the first time for compact standard tractors from 135 - 175 hp
The single-stage Fendt VarioDrive TA120 drive has permanent, independent four-wheel drive. This enables maximum tractive power with high soil protection on different subsoils and in curves. In addition, there is no need for manual shifting when switching between field and road. VarioDrive drives the front and rear axles independently of each other and distributes the power dynamically via Fendt Torque Distribution. Another advantage of VarioDrive is the so-called pull-in-turn effect. This is noticeable, for example, during turning manoeuvres: thanks to pull-in-turn, the independently driven front axle actively pulls the machine into the corner without torsion. The Fendt 500 Vario achieves a particularly small turning circle with full tractive power.

Its low empty weight and permissible overall weight of 11.75 t result in a high payload of 4.9 t for this class. The Fendt 500 Vario can be flexibly ballasted in the front, on the rear wheels and in the rear, both as a field tractor with a seed drill combination and as a front packer, as well as for use in grassland with a mowing combination and safety in transport. The drawbar load of the adjustable drawbar or the K80 hitch in the carriage has been increased to 3 t in this generation. With a permanently installed K80 hitch, up to 4 t of drawbar load are possible for the Fendt 500 Vario for the first time.




More efficient work in arable farming
Manoeuvrable, compact, smart and equipped with VarioDrive and Fendt DP as well as a high payload, the Fendt 500 Vario series works efficiently in arable farming. With a seed drill combination, Fendt DP provides more power when required. If the machine needs less power as a farm tractor with a front loader or less power when spraying, the engine works very economically in partial load operation thanks to Fendt iD. The combination of Fendt VarioDrive including pull-in-turn reduces the turning circle and can reduce the required headland surfaces with the Fendt TI Headland headland management. This has a positive effect on yield.

The new 4-speed PTO meets the different requirements of all available implements. Two economy PTOs work efficiently in the partial load range with fertiliser spreaders, tedders or pesticide sprayers. In addition, the series is designed for implements with a high hydraulic oil requirement such as push-off trailers, roll-belt trailers, pneumatic seed drills or potato harvesters. Already in the Power+ version, the tractor provides 110 or 152 l hydraulic flow rates via up to 8 valves (4+3+1). Up to 9 valves are available in the Profi+ version (5+3+1 or 5+2+2).

With Fendt VarioGrip, the fully integrated tyre pressure regulation system, farms in agriculture can, for the first time, gain these benefits in daily use with the Fendt 500 Vario. Depending on the soil conditions and payload, the appropriate tyre pressure can be set in the terminal. A higher tyre footprint increases the tractive power and reduces the ground pressure. The tractor puts its power to the ground particularly gently.




The Fendt 500 Vario is equipped with FendtONE as standard. It has all the smart options of the Fendt large tractors. The use with Fendt Guide enables precise work down to two centimetres. With an ISOBUS interface, complex implements are controlled in a clear and direct way via the integrated terminals. FendtONE offboard offers ways to easily manage machines and drivers and plan the day’s work before it all starts from home. Features such as cameras for the bonnet and rear, the Trailer Brake Assistant or the heated laminated safety glass (LSG) front window further increase working comfort.

New generation of front loader
Factors such as a continuous view even with a raised front loader including bucket, a particularly small turning circle, the simple control via the 3L-Joystick and a high axle load of the front axle are crucial for productive front loader use. The proven Fendt Active overlay steering reduces the steering turns required for full steering angles. This makes the Fendt 500 Vario optimally equipped for front loader use. With Fendt VarioDrive and independent four-wheel drive, the tractor also achieves higher pushing power and reduces wear thanks to lower tyre wear.

The Fendt Cargo Profi version includes an integrated weighing function with target weight loading, the limitation of the excavation height and the tilting angle when used in buildings, the memory functions for the tool and arm or a speed-dependent damping. An automatic maintenance display in the terminal provides information about maintenance intervals for these models.




The optional 3L-Joystick can be used to operate three functions simultaneously, whereby the third function is operated via the thumb joystick on the 3L-Joystick. This is practical for use with the bale tongs. This way, the bale tongs can be lifted, tilted and opened at the same time. Tools can also be securely locked, unlocked or changed in any position.

Optionally, Fendt offers an additional steering joystick for Fendt tractors.
 

Powerful in maintenance work
Thanks to its high ground clearance with maintenance tyres, the Fendt 500 Vario can efficiently carry out pesticide or fertilisation measures without injuring the crops. If the customer is setting up a flexible K80 hitch, the ground clearance for late pesticide treatments such as flower treatment in rapeseed increases. A cab designed for protection category 4 is available from the factory. The optional system protects the driver against dust, liquid pesticides and their vapours and meets all legal requirements of the EU standard EN15695. In its basic setting, the cab meets all standards of protection category 2.

A Trailer Brake Assistant (TBA) increases the safety of the team with compressed air-braked trailers or pesticide sprayers in hilly terrain or at intersections. The FendtONE operating concept enables clear control of ISOBUS-capable implements, such as sprayers or fertiliser spreaders, as well as their use with smart functions such as Section Control or Variable Rate Control. This saves on operating costs and protects the environment.

Soil-friendly and agile in grassland
High-performance tractors with a low power-to-weight ratio, high manoeuvrability, ground clearance and a focus on soil protection are in demand on grassland operations. Fendt DP compensates for performance losses and thus ensures consistently high area performance when mowing in hilly terrain. With a tedder, the engine works economically in partial load operation. Tractors with Fendt VarioDrive bring the driving power to the ground without torsion even when cornering. This protects the sward and reduces the crude ash content in the feed. Fendt VarioGrip can increase the tractor's tyre contact area and thus brings the weight of the tractor to the ground particularly gently.