- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 2003–2009
- 306 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Fendt 817 Vario-TMS specs: hp, weight, years
Deutz BF6M 2013 C six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 162 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
162 hp
121 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 817 Vario”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 14,661 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 29.1 gpm
- Top speed
- 31.1 mph
Fendt 817 Vario-TMS specs: key facts
The Fendt 817 Vario-TMS was built from 2003 to 2009.
The Fendt 817 Vario-TMS has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 121 kW (162 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Fendt 817 Vario-TMS is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Fendt 817 Vario-TMS has a Deutz BF6M 2013 C engine, a 6-cylinder 5.70 L diesel unit.Source 2
The Fendt 817 Vario-TMS weighs 6,650 kg (14,661 lb) unladen.
The Fendt 817 Vario-TMS has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 750 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the Fendt 817 Vario-TMS delivers 110.0 L/min (29.1 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 817 Vario”
How does the 817 Vario-TMS compare with its class?
- Strength:
A maximum engine torque of 780 N·m is high for its class — 24% above the median of 627 N·m across the 145 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 172 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does an 817 Vario-TMS have?
The only figure for the 817 Vario-TMS is 162 hp (121 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 817 Vario”
What engine is in an 817 Vario-TMS?
An 817 Vario-TMS has a Deutz BF6M 2013 C, a 6-cylinder 5.70 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Deutz BF6M 2013 C |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 348.0 ci · 5.70 L |
| Aspiration | supercharged |
| Max torque | 575 lb·ft · 780 N·m @ 1,450 rpmSource 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 1 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 714 Vario”
How much will an 817 Vario-TMS lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 817 Vario-TMS are below.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 29.1 gpm · 110.0 L/min |
| Pressure | 2,901 psi · 200 bar |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm / 750 rpm / 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 817 Vario”
What transmission does an 817 Vario-TMS have?
Transmission specifications for the 817 Vario-TMS are below.
| Clutch | Multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering with separate oil circuit |
| Top speed | 31.1 mph · 50 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 817 Vario”
How much does an 817 Vario-TMS weigh?
An 817 Vario-TMS weighs 14,661 lb (6,650 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 14,661 lb · 6,650 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 27,558 lb · 12,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in · 2,720 mm |
| Length | 185.0 in · 4,700 mm |
| Width | 100.4 in · 2,550 mm |
| Height | 118.9 in · 3,020 mm |
| Ground clearance | 22.4 in · 570 mm |
| Front track | 76.4 in · 1,940 mm |
| Rear track | 75.6 in · 1,920 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 16.7 ft · 5.10 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 817 Vario”
What oil does an 817 Vario-TMS take, and how much?
Fluid capacities for the 817 Vario-TMS are below.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 58.1 qt · 55 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 817 Vario” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 52.8 qt · 50 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 817 Vario” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 817 Vario-TMS?
Within 10% of its 162 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 7485162.8 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2012Side by side with the 817 Vario-TMS →
- SAME Titan 165161.7 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2001Side by side with the 817 Vario-TMS →
- Hürlimann H-6165 Master161.7 hp engine, claimed · 1991–2001Side by side with the 817 Vario-TMS →
- Renault 175-74 TZ162.8 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1992Side by side with the 817 Vario-TMS →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 165 (New)161 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2004Side by side with the 817 Vario-TMS →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 165.7161 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2007Side by side with the 817 Vario-TMS →
Common questions about the Fendt 817 Vario-TMS
Is an 817 Vario-TMS two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Fendt 817 Vario-TMS is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 817 Vario-TMS have?
An 817 Vario-TMS has a 540 rpm / 750 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 714 Vario”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt 817 Vario”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Fendt 817 Vario — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-83043 · revision 1070248. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Fendt Favorit 714 Vario — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-79486 · revision 990781. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document