Fendt 712 Vario or New Holland TSA 115?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 712 Vario has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the TSA 115 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Fendt 712 Vario suits road haulage better on this data: 42% (3,400 kg / 7,496 lb) more maximum permissible mass.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “similar machines”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | 712 Vario | TSA 115 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 85 kW (114 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 712 Vario” | 85.3 kW (114.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TSA115” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 712 Vario has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the TSA 115 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the 712 Vario and the TSA 115. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 712 Vario and the TSA 115. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 712 Vario and the TSA 115. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 8,501 kg (18,741 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 712 Vario” | 2,876 kg (6,340 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TSA115” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the 712 Vario: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 712 Vario”); the TSA 115: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TSA115”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 6,605 kg (14,562 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 712 Vario” | 5,480 kg (12,081 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TSA115” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Fendt 712 Vario is 21% heavier (1,125 kg / 2,480 lb) than the New Holland TSA 115 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 11,500 kg (25,353 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 712 Vario” | 8,100 kg (17,857 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TSA115” | AheadThe Fendt 712 Vario has 42% higher maximum permissible mass (3,400 kg / 7,496 lb) than the New Holland TSA 115 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | Stepless (CVT)Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 712 Vario” | 12 to 24 forwardTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland TSA115” | DifferTransmissions differ in kind: the Fendt 712 Vario is stepless (CVT) and the New Holland TSA 115 has 12 to 24 forward gears — not called. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 712 Vario and the TSA 115. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 712 Vario” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TSA115” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/540E/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fendt 712 Vario” | 540/540E/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland TSA115” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland TSA115” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 712 Vario. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Fendt 712 Vario” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland TSA115” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1999–2012 | 2003–2005 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Fendt 712 Vario is 21% heavier (1,125 kg / 2,480 lb) than the New Holland TSA 115 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Fendt 712 Vario has 42% higher maximum permissible mass (3,400 kg / 7,496 lb) than the New Holland TSA 115 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- Transmissions differ in kind: the Fendt 712 Vario is stepless (CVT) and the New Holland TSA 115 has 12 to 24 forward gears — not called.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 712 Vario has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the TSA 115 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the 712 Vario: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 712 Vario”); the TSA 115: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TSA115”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, a creeper range and PTO independence.
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