- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Lab tested ×1
- from 1999
- 3,160 built
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Fendt Favorit 712 Vario Full specifications
Deutz BF6M 2013 C six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 122.7 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 1943 measured 131.0 hp at the PTO of the Favorit 712 Vario (4 WD).
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
122.7 hp
91.5 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 712 Vario”, claimed
- Weight
- 12,566–13,603 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 20.7 gpm
- Top speed
- 31.1 mph
Fendt Favorit 712 Vario specs: key facts
The Fendt Favorit 712 Vario was first built in 1999.
Only one version of the Fendt Favorit 712 Vario has a laboratory test on record: the Favorit 712 Vario (4 WD) produced 97.7 kW (131.0 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1943.Source 1
The Fendt Favorit 712 Vario has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 91.5 kW (122.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Fendt Favorit 712 Vario is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1
The Fendt Favorit 712 Vario has a Deutz BF6M 2013 C engine, a 6-cylinder 5.70 L diesel unit.Source 3
The Fendt Favorit 712 Vario weighs 5,700–6,170 kg (12,566–13,603 lb) unladen.
The Fendt Favorit 712 Vario has a rear PTO running at 540/750/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the Fendt Favorit 712 Vario delivers 78.5 L/min (20.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 712 Vario”
How much horsepower does a Favorit 712 Vario have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 1943 measured 131.0 hp at the PTO of the Favorit 712 Vario (4 WD). For the Favorit 712 Vario as a whole the figure is the 122.7 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 712 Vario”; OECD test report 1943, 2000
What engine is in a Favorit 712 Vario?
A Favorit 712 Vario has a Deutz BF6M 2013 C, a 6-cylinder 5.70 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Deutz BF6M 2013 C |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 348.0 ci · 5.70 L |
| Aspiration | supercharged |
| Max torque | 453 lb·ft · 613.8 N·m @ 1,256 rpmSource 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 714 Vario”
How much will a Favorit 712 Vario lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the Favorit 712 Vario are below.
| System | Closed centreSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 20.7 gpm · 78.5 L/min |
| Pressure | 2,466 psi · 170 bar |
| Rear PTO | engine-driven, 540/750/1000 rpm @ 1,932 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 35 mm, 6 splinesSource 1 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 712 Vario”
What transmission does a Favorit 712 Vario have?
Transmission specifications for the Favorit 712 Vario are below.
| Clutch | Multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Integrated wet multi-disc brake acting on the rear wheels |
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 31.1 mph · 50 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 712 Vario”
How much does a Favorit 712 Vario weigh?
A Favorit 712 Vario weighs 12,566–13,603 lb (5,700–6,170 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 12,566–13,603 lb · 5,700–6,170 kgthe article lists alternatives |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 20,944 lb · 9,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in · 2,700 mm |
| Length | 181.7–182.7 in · 4,615–4,640 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Width | 94.1–95.6 in · 2,390–2,429 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Height | 110.3–112.6 in · 2,802–2,859 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Ground clearance | 20.8 in · 528 mm |
| Front track | 74.0 in · 1,880 mm |
| Rear track | 73.2 in · 1,860 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 16.1 ft · 4.90 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 712 Vario”
How much fuel does a Favorit 712 Vario burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 1943 (tested as the Favorit 712 Vario (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 97.7 kW (131.0 hp) at 947 rpm | 26.01 L/h 6.87 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 89.2 kW (119.6 hp) at 1,104 rpm | 25.89 L/h 6.84 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 95.9 kW (128.6 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 26.05 L/h 6.88 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 1943
Which tractors compare with a Favorit 712 Vario?
Within 10% of its 122.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH MXM 120122.3 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2007Side by side with the Favorit 712 Vario →
- New Holland TM 120122.3 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2007Side by side with the Favorit 712 Vario →
- AGCO-ALLIS 7630122.3 hp engine, claimed · 1991–1992Side by side with the Favorit 712 Vario →
- WHITE 125122.3 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1992Side by side with the Favorit 712 Vario →
- DEUTZ-ALLIS 7120122.3 hp engine, claimed · 1986–1989Side by side with the Favorit 712 Vario →
- New Holland TM 135123.2 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the Favorit 712 Vario →
Everything else people ask
Is a Favorit 712 Vario two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Fendt Favorit 712 Vario is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a Favorit 712 Vario have?
A Favorit 712 Vario has a 540/750/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 35 mm, 6 splines shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 1943; Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 714 Vario”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 712 Vario”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 943: Fendt Favorit 712 Vario — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1943 · published 2000-11-30 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station DLG, Gross-Umstadt, Germany. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Fendt Favorit 712 Vario — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-83008 · revision 990779. 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