• Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Standard-size
  • No lab test on file
  • 1972–1976
  • 840 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 Favorit 612S specs: hp, weight, years

MWM D 226-6 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 118 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

118 hp

88 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 612 S”, 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
9,789–10,461 lb
Hyd. flow
10.1 gpm
Top speed
18.6 mph

Fendt Favorit 612S specs: key facts

  • The Fendt Favorit 612S was built from 1972 to 1976.

  • The Fendt Favorit 612S has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 88 kW (118 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The Fendt Favorit 612S is four-wheel drive (4WD).

  • The Fendt Favorit 612S has a MWM D 226-6 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.23 L diesel unit.

  • The Fendt Favorit 612S weighs 4,440–4,745 kg (9,789–10,461 lb) unladen.

  • The Fendt Favorit 612S has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Fendt Favorit 612S delivers 38.4 L/min (10.1 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 612 S”

How does the Favorit 612S compare with its class?

  • Limitation:

    A hydraulic pump flow of 38.4 L/min is low for its class — 44% below the median of 68.1 L/min across the 194 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Limitation:

    A 130 L fuel tank is low for its class — 33% below the median of 194 L across the 256 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Limitation:

    The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 273 tractors within 10% of its power, 12% carry one.

Derived by WhichTractor from 273 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1972–1976 Fendt Favorit 612 S, a 118 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does a Favorit 612S have?

The only figure for the Favorit 612S is 118 hp (88 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
118 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 612 S”

What engine is in a Favorit 612S?

A Favorit 612S has an MWM D 226-6, a 6-cylinder 6.23 L diesel engine.

Engine — Favorit 612S engine specifications
Make & modelMWM D 226-6
Cylinders6, liquid-cooled
Displacement380.4 ci · 6.23 L
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 612 S”

How much will a Favorit 612S lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the Favorit 612S are below.

Hydraulics & PTO — Favorit 612S hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow10.1 gpm · 38.4 L/min
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 612 S”

What transmission does a Favorit 612S have?

Transmission specifications for the Favorit 612S are below.

Transmission — Favorit 612S transmission specifications
SteeringHydrostatic, rodless steering
Top speed18.6 mph · 30 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 612 S”

How much does a Favorit 612S weigh?

A Favorit 612S weighs 9,789–10,461 lb (4,440–4,745 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — Favorit 612S weights and dimensions
Unladen weight9,789–10,461 lb · 4,440–4,745 kg
Wheelbase103.0 in · 2,617 mm
Length172.5 in · 4,382 mm
Width84.8 in · 2,154 mm
Height104.9 in · 2,665 mm
Ground clearance16.9 in · 430 mm
Front track66.9–72.4 in · 1,700–1,840 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives
Rear track66.9–72.4 in · 1,700–1,840 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives
Turning radius, braked17.7 ft · 5.39 m

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 612 S”

What oil does a Favorit 612S take, and how much?

A Favorit 612S engine takes 12.2 qt (11.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

Favorit 612S fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil12.2 qt · 11.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 612 S” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission44.4 qt · 42 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 612 S” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle8.7 qt · 8.25 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 612 S” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system20.1 qt · 19 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 612 S” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a Favorit 612S?

Within 10% of its 118 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Fendt Favorit 612S

Is a Favorit 612S two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Fendt Favorit 612S is four-wheel drive (4WD).

What PTO does a Favorit 612S have?

A Favorit 612S has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 612 S”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: Fendt Favorit 612 S — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-77058 · revision 1078656. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document