Fendt 500 Vario Gen4

When things get tight, the Fendt 500 Vario Gen4 shows how pioneering technology and well thought-out design work together perfectly. With a turning circle of only 10.1 m, it masters all cramped conditions, such as loader work, narrow courtyard entrances and tight headlands with impressive ease. This is made possible by the ingenious VarioDrive drivetrain, which actively pulls the separately driven front axle into the turn thanks to the so-called pull-in-turn effect. This ensures an up to 10% smaller turning circle with simultaneously full tractive force without tension in the drivetrain. The compact design of the tractor additionally supports this agile handling and ensures that precise and safe manoeuvring can also be done with front and rear implements. Thanks to the parking position, the 500 Vario Gen4 remains extremely mobile in the team, as collisions of drawbars with the lower link are prevented. Whether stacking bales in the yard, manoeuvring, for example, with the baler in the field or during transport through narrow locations – the Fendt 500 Vario Gen4 takes manoeuvrability to a new level.

The increase in performance that remains – With the Fendt DynamicPerformance (DP) added performance concept, the Fendt 500 Vario Gen4 has up more power to 10 hp for increased productivity and efficiency while reducing fuel consumption.
In contrast to classic boost concepts, Fendt DynamicPerformance automatically recognises when auxiliary consumers such as the fan, compressed air supply, air-conditioning system or hydraulic pump require additional power. Fendt DP compensates in a targeted manner, thus ensuring higher productivity through consistent work performance.

Even in soil cultivation, PTO work in transport or during stationary PTO work, as if with a feed mixer. This allows you to efficiently use more performance – permanently and reliably.

Working efficiently and with strong tractive power while protecting the soil – the Fendt 500 Vario Gen4 combines both into a well thought-out overall concept. With this generation, the revolutionary single-stage VarioDrive drivetrain is being used for the first time in this series and ensures maximum traction without damaging the soil thanks to the continuous and automatic power distribution between the front and rear axles. Fendt Torque Distribution specifically distributes the torque to the drive axle, that has the best grip. The advantage is particularly evident on sensitive areas such as in grassland or in moist soil conditions: the sward remains intact, the soil structure is protected. At the same time, the optimum power transmission ensures a uniform building of tractive power, which not only increases efficiency, but also significantly reduces tyre wear and fuel consumption. In addition, the pull-in turn effect reduces the turning circle by up to 10%, which enables the tightest and torsion-free turning manoeuvres at the headland – and thus saves valuable time.

The Fendt 500 Vario Gen4 can do even more. With the fully integrated VarioGrip tyre pressure regulation system, the tyre pressure can be adjusted while driving – easily at the touch of a button from the terminal. For example, the pressure can be lowered when working in the field in order to increase the contact area of the tyres and to minimise soil compaction. On the road, on the other hand, higher tyre pressure ensures greater driving stability, lower rolling resistance and thus lower fuel consumption and less wear. The result: up to 8% more towing performance in the field* with up to 8% less fuel consumption*. Because the Fendt 500 Vario Gen4 cares for what is valuable to you.

_{*South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences; Agricultural Economics Soest}

The coverage guidance wayline type is part of the extension of the Fendt Contour Assistant and enables avoiding obstacles – without any reference to field boundaries. The guidance system adapts automatically and in real time to the working method by orienting itself to the already-processed area. This means that no prior definition of field boundaries is required.

This feature is not only suitable for experienced drivers, but also makes it easy to get started. The coverage guidance shows its strengths, especially in less complex applications with three-point implements. It is the ideal solution for spontaneous use or situations with tight time windows.

Built for great things. The Fendt 500 Vario Gen4 combines maximum power with impressive efficiency. With its impressive payload of 4.9 tonnes, it offers the necessary reserves for demanding and safe applications, even with heavy implement combinations – while at the same time providing low fuel consumption. This is made possible by its unique lightweight frame concept in conjunction with increased axle and support loads. Whether in transport, in the field or in use with the front loader – the Fendt 500 Vario Gen4 is convincing.