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{{Short description|German agricultural machinery manufacturer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Fendt
| logo = fendt logo.svg
| type = [[Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien|GmbH]]
| foundation = {{start date and age|1930}}
| founder = Johann Georg Fendt
| location_city = [[Marktoberdorf]]
| location_country = [[Germany]]
| area_served = Worldwide
| key_people = Walter Wagner, Christoph Gröblinghoff, Ingrid Bußjäger-Martin, Ekkehart Gläser
| products = [[Tractor]]s<br />[[Combine harvester]]s<br />[[Baler]]s<br />[[Telescopic handler]]s<br />Planters
| parent = [[AGCO]]
| industry = [[Agricultural machinery]]
| homepage = [http://www.fendt.com/ www.fendt.com]
}}
[[File:Grille Fendt 818 Vario TMS.jpg|thumb|Fendt logo on an 818 front grill|alt=]]

'''Fendt''' is a German [[agricultural machinery]] manufacturer founded in 1930 by Xaver Fendt in [[Marktoberdorf]] in the [[Allgäu]] region of [[Bavaria]], [[Germany]]. Fendt manufactures [[tractor]]s, [[combine harvester]]s, [[baler]]s, [[telescopic handler]]s and row crop [[Planter (farm implement)|planters]]. It was purchased by [[AGCO]] Corporation in 1997.

== History ==
[[File:Fendt Dieselross 6 PS 01.jpg|thumb|The first Fendt Dieselross powered by a 6 HP Deutz engine and on display at the company's Marktoberdorf tractor headquarters]]
[[File:1938 - Holzgasgenerator 25PS.tiff-2.jpg|thumb|Xaver Fendt testing the G25 wood gas generator tractor]]
[[File:Traktor Fendt Dieselross.jpg|thumb|Fendt Dieselross produced in the 1950s]]

=== Company origins and history to 1950 ===
The craftsman family Fendt traces its history back some 350 years. The family became well known in Allgäu for producing [[tower clock]]s, lead strings and [[violin]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-12-20 |title=Farm machinery giants: The Fendt success story |url=https://www.fwi.co.uk/machinery/tractors/farm-machinery-giants-the-fendt-success-story |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=Farmers Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref> The family also farmed as a sideline and had a small trade in agricultural equipment. Johann Georg Fendt (1868–1933) took over his father Franz Xaver's business in 1898 and began selling and servicing Deutz stationary engines.

Prior to 1928, Johann's oldest son Xaver (1907–1989) was employed at Deutz and BMW, while Hermann (1911–1995) continued to help their father operate the family farm and the engine business.

In 1928, Xaver returned home, and he, his brother Hermann, and their father Johann extended their business into agricultural utility machines by building a motorized grass mower.
[[File:Fendt Favorit 3, Bauzeit 1964 - 1967 (2008-06-14) ret.jpg|thumb|Fendt Favorit 3 produced in the 1960s]]
In 1930 they built their first {{cvt|6|hp|kW|disp=flip}} "Dieselross" tractor ("Ross" being the German word for a horse of quality as opposed to just an ordinary horse).

In 1937, the company was listed in the Kempten (Allgäu) commercial register under the name "Xaver Fendt & Co., Maschinen- und Schlepperfabrik".  Xaver and Hermann became shareholders; their mother Kreszentia acted as a limited partner.

In 1938, the Fendt brothers built the Dieselross F 22 with up to {{cvt|22|hp|kW|disp=flip}}; Dieselross tractors developed into a series that continued until 1958.

In 1942, the company faced great challenges as the [[Nazi Germany|Nazi]] government prohibited the construction of liquid-fuelled tractors as a result of the shortage of raw materials. In response, Fendt designed a [[wood gas]] tractor Dieselross G25, which had a standard generator and Deutz unit gas engine. They produced a total of 1,497 of these wood gas tractors between 1942 and 1949.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Fendt :: Die Traktorenbauer |url=https://www.fendt.de/die_traktorenbauer.htm |access-date=2023-08-06 |website=www.fendt.de |archive-date=6 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806232715/https://www.fendt.de/die_traktorenbauer.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 1948, the Fendt brothers were able to regain control of the company when they were established as trustees by the [[OMGUS|US military government]] that had been installed after [[World War II]].

=== 1950s to 1970s ===
In 1950, production of the model F15 began, and the factory was producing 300 units per month.  On 12 August 1950, the company produced its 10,000th tractor.<ref name=":4" />

1955 saw the company produce its 50,000th unit.<ref name=":4" />

In 1958 Fendt introduced their "ff" tractor series with the types Favorit, Farmer and Fix, offering engine power from {{cvt|15|hp|kW|disp=flip}} to {{cvt|80|hp|kW|disp=flip}}. The Favorit 1 was trendsetting in transmission design and build.

Fendt's 100,000th tractor was produced in 1961; to represent that milestone, they selected a Farmer 2 tractor and painted it gold.<ref name=":4" />

=== 1970s to the present ===
In 1970, Fendt created its first universal transporter loader wagon, the [[:de:Agrobil|Agrobil]] S model.  This year also marked the beginning of cabin production in Asbach-Bäumenheim, following the acquisition of Maschinenfabrik Josef Dechentreiter business unit there and the power of its 800 employees.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dechentreiter |url=http://www.landtechnik-historisch.de/historische-landmaschinen-von-a-bis-z/d/dechentreiter-maschinenfabrik/ |access-date=2023-08-06 |website=www.landtechnik-historisch.de}}</ref>

In 1980, a renaming to Fendt GmbH was enacted in order to meet the contemporary requirements for a commercial enterprise.

In 1985, Fendt achieved first place in the registration statistics for West Germany for the first time with 6,388 tractors sold and a market share of 18.4 percent.

In 1993, the 800 Series became the world's first tractor to feature a hydropnematic suspended cab and front axle, providing premier comfort at its roading speed all the way up to 50 km/h.<ref>{{Cite patent|number=DE3518903A1|title=Aufhaengung fuer eine gefederte lenkachse eines gelaendegaengigen zugfahrzeuges|gdate=1986-11-27|invent1=Epple|invent2=Rathke|inventor1-first=Johann|inventor2-first=Gerd 8952 Marktoberdorf|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/DE3518903A1/en?q=(axle+suspension)&assignee=Fendt+&+Co+Xaver}}</ref>

In 1994, Fendt introduced the first mid-size tractor with a suspended front axle with the Favorit 500C.<ref>{{Cite web |title=FARM CLASSICS: Fendt Favorit renowned for good gripping |url=https://www.southernstar.ie/farming/farm-classics-fendt-favorit-renowned-for-good-gripping-4250510 |access-date=2023-11-29 |website=The Southern Star |language=en}}</ref>

In 1995, the company introduced its Vario Class, featuring innovative gearbox (transmission) technology, making, it the world's first large tractor with the stepless [[continuously variable transmission]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2019-04-10 |title=Fendt – its origin, story and vision |url=https://www.farminglife.com/business/fendt-its-origin-story-and-vision-1389791 |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=www.farminglife.com |language=en}}</ref>

In 1996, the five heirs of Xaver and Hermann Fendt decided to sell the family business. At the end of January 1997, it transferred all shares of Fendt to AGCO.  Since 1997,<ref name=":2" /> Fendt has operated as wholly owned brand of [[AGCO]] Corporation and its agricultural equipment reaches a global market.

In 2009, the Fendt 200 series was offered for the first time with a Vario transmission which cemented Fendt as the first and only brand of tractor globally that featured a continuously variable transmission throughout its entire tractor lineup; 70-360&nbsp;hp.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-09-10 |title=Vario-Getriebe in allen Fendt-Traktoren - Agrarheute |url=http://www.agrarheute.com/vario-getriebe-fendt-traktoren?suchbegriff2=fendt |access-date=2023-08-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910202132/http://www.agrarheute.com/vario-getriebe-fendt-traktoren?suchbegriff2=fendt |archive-date=10 September 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-10-22 |title=100,000 Vario up to now – 100 percent Vario starting now |url=https://www.pitchcare.com/news-media/100-000-vario-up-to-now-100-percent-vario-starting-now.html |access-date=2023-08-06 |website=www.pitchcare.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>

In 2016, Fendt produced its 250,000th Vario transmission.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Finnerty |first=Conor |date=2016-12-01 |title=250,000th Fendt Vario transmission has just rolled off the production line |url=https://www.agriland.co.uk/farming-news/250000th-fendt-vario-transmission-has-just-rolled-off-the-production-line/ |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=Agriland.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=161128 - 250.000 Variogetriebe - 01 {{!}} 2016 {{!}} News Center {{!}} Fendt World |url=https://www.fendt.com/int/page_5932_web_en |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=www.fendt.com}}</ref>

In 2018, Fendt had the largest share in the European tractor market.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=European Dealer Satisfaction Barometer - Fendt|url=https://www.fendt.com/int/dsi-2018|access-date=2021-07-01|website=www.fendt.com}}</ref> Fendt was the market leader by ownership in Germany  with a share of 24.2% in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AGCO/Fendt continues to grow - Fendt|url=https://www.fendt.com/int/agco-fendt-continues-grow|access-date=2021-07-01|website=www.fendt.com}}</ref> In the annual image barometer published by the DLG, in which German contractors and farmers are surveyed about agricultural engineering companies, Fendt took first place in 2013 with 99.3 out of a possible 100 points.<ref name=":0" />

CLIMMAR, an organization that publishes annual Dealer Satisfaction Index for nearly all Ag Equipment brands, has placed Fendt at an average measure of at least 14.1 in 8 of the last 10 years of survey (2011-2021) out of a maximum index of 15.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Activities - CLIMMAR |url=https://www.climmar.com/activities/climmar-dealer-satisfaction-index-(dsi) |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=www.climmar.com}}</ref> The company is a member of the VDMA, Department of Agricultural Engineering.<ref name="Fendt History">{{cite web|title=Fendt History|url=http://www.fendt.com/us/history.asp|publisher=AGCO Corp GmbH|accessdate=26 October 2012}}</ref>

As of 2022 Fendt showcases a product range that includes [[tractor]]s, [[forage harvester]]s, [[combine harvester]]s, [[Sprayer|self-propelled sprayers]], hay tools, row-crop planters, front end tractor loaders, and telescoping material handlers.

In August 2024, the company began production of the 600 Vario Gen1<ref>{{Cite web |last=Corporation |first=AGCO |title=AGCO Brings Fendt® 600 Vario® Tractor to North America |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/agco-brings-fendt-600-vario-tractor-to-north-america-302229941.html |access-date=2025-09-01 |website=www.prnewswire.com |language=en}}</ref>  which featured an AGCO Power CORE50 4-cylinder engine under their hood paired with the VarioDrive transmission.

In August 2025, the company announced the release of five new tractor models to the product lineup out of the Marktoberdorf factory.  The new model lineup included the 300 Vario Gen5, the 500 Vario Gen4, the 700 Vario Gen7.1, the 800 Vario Gen5, and the 1000 Vario Gen4.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kelsey |first=Hannah |date=2025-08-26 |title=Fendt Unveils New Tractor Generations |url=https://crawfordsgroup.co.uk/fendt-unveils-new-tractor-generations/ |access-date=2025-09-01 |website=Crawfords Group |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Baker |first=Lisa |date=2025-08-27 |title=Fendt Tractor Updates 2025 {{!}} New Models & Features {{!}} TNS Fendt Dealer |url=https://www.tnsgroup.co.uk/fendt-launches-major-updates-across-its-tractor-range/ |access-date=2025-09-01 |website=Thurlow Nunn Standen |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Fendt launches next-gen tractor, planter at FPS25 |url=https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-progress-show/fendt-launches-next-gen-tractor-planter-at-2025-farm-progress-show |access-date=2025-09-01 |website=www.farmprogress.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Product range ==
[[File:Fendt Favorit 612 LSA Turbomatik E JM 2023 08 12 5D410300.jpg|thumb|Fendt Favorit 612 LSA Turbomatik E, ca. 1990]]
[[File:Traktor Fendt 930 Vario.JPG|thumb|Fendt Vario 930]]
Fendt currently offers the following types of equipment:

* a range of tractors from {{cvt|70|-|673|hp|kW|disp=flip}}, the majority of which are produced in [[Marktoberdorf|Marktoberdorf, Bavaria]], Germany,<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Where Are Fendt Tractors And Combines Made? {{!}} Equipment Radar |url=https://www.equipmentradar.com/en/blog/where-are-fendt-tractors-and-combines-made-R158950 |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=www.equipmentradar.com |language=en}}</ref> and two models in [[Jackson, Minnesota|Jackson, Minnesota, USA]].
* A range of combine harvesters ranging from {{cvt|220|-|790|hp|kW|disp=flip}}, are produced in [[Breganze]], Italy,.<ref name=":1" />
* Forage equipment including forage wagons, tedders, mowers and rakes are badged under the Fendt brand after [[Fella-Werke|Fella]] was acquired by AGCO in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New energy to harvesting AGCO Feucht |url=https://issuu.com/industryeurope/docs/v28_5/s/12700646 |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=issuu |language=en}}</ref>
* Large Square Balers formerly Hesston branded, are now marketed under the Fendt brand since being acquired by AGCO.
* Planters for placement of [[Row crop|row-crops]]

Finishing up the product line are:

* Forage harvesters {{cvt|625|-|850|hp|kW|disp=flip}} which use Kemper headers
* Self-Propelled Sprayers
* tractor-mounted loaders
* [[Telescopic handler|telescoping material handlers]] or tele-handlers
* and tractors modified for the municipalities and forestry sectors.

=== Tractors ===
[[File:Fendt 1000 Vario mit Anbaupflug.jpg|thumb|Fendt 1000 Vario with a Horsch cultivator]]
[[File:Fendt 933 Vario Gen6.jpg|thumb|Fendt 933 Vario Gen6 Row Crop Tractor]]
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Range !! Power range (kW/hp)
!Manufacturing Location
|-
| 200 Vario Series || 51–81 / 70–110
|[[Marktoberdorf]], Bavaria, Germany
|-
| 300 Vario Series || 83–112 / 113–152
|[[Marktoberdorf]], Bavaria, Germany
|-
| 500 Vario Series || 106–128 / 144–174
|[[Marktoberdorf]], Bavaria, Germany
|-
|600 Vario Series
|121–165 / 164–224
|[[Marktoberdorf]], Bavaria, Germany
|-
| [[Fendt 700 Vario|700 Vario]] Gen 6 Series || 106–174 / 130–240
|[[Marktoberdorf]], Bavaria, Germany
|-
|700 Vario Gen 7.1 Series
|164–223 / 223–303<ref>{{Cite web |title=AGCO's Fendt 700 Vario Gen 7 Tractor Features New Engine, Transmission |url=https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/equipment/article/2022/08/26/agcos-fendt-700-vario-gen-7-tractor |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=DTN Progressive Farmer |language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[Marktoberdorf]], Bavaria, Germany
|-
|800 Vario Series
|208–252 / 283–343
|[[Marktoberdorf]], Bavaria, Germany
|-
| 900 Vario Series || 202–308 / 275–420
|[[Marktoberdorf]], Bavaria, Germany
|-
|900 Vario MT Series
|283–321 / 380–430
|[[Jackson, Minnesota|Jackson]], Minnesota, USA
|-
| 1000 Vario Series || 313–405 / 426–550
|[[Marktoberdorf]], Bavaria, Germany
|-
| 1100 Vario MT Series ||376-500 / 504-673
|Jackson, Minnesota, USA
|}

E100 Vario is a 75-kW / 100&nbsp;hp. [[electric tractor]]. It can operate up to 10 hours under actual load.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gaines |first=Tharran |date=2021-11-28 |title=An electric tractor may be in your future |url=https://www.agriculture.com/machinery/tractors/an-electric-tractor-may-be-in-your-future |access-date=2022-07-23 |website=Successful Farming |language=en}}</ref>

=== Combines ===
[[File:Fendt IDEAL 2.jpg|thumb|right|Fendt Ideal 9T]]
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Range !! Power range 
!Thresher Type 
!Manufacturing Location
|-
|IDEAL
|355&nbsp;kW / 476&nbsp;hp
589&nbsp;kW / 790&nbsp;hp
|Single and Double Axial Rotor Design 
|[[Breganze]], Italy
|-
|C-Series
|225&nbsp;kW / 306&nbsp;hp

265&nbsp;kW / 360&nbsp;hp
|Conventional Transverse Rotor
|Breganze, Italy
|-
| L-Series ||179&nbsp;kW / 243&nbsp;hp

225&nbsp;kW / 306&nbsp;hp
|Conventional Transverse Rotor
|Breganze, Italy
|-
|CORUS 500
|136&nbsp;kW / 185&nbsp;hp
166&nbsp;kW / 226&nbsp;hp

192&nbsp;kW / 260&nbsp;hp
|Conventional Transverse Rotor
|Breganze, Italy
|}

=== Large Square Balers ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Square Baler !! Dimensions (cm/ft)
!Manufacturing Location
|-
| 990  || 80&nbsp;cm x 90&nbsp;cm / 3&nbsp;ft x 3&nbsp;ft
|[[Hesston, Kansas|Hesston]], Kansas, USA
|-
| 1270 || 120&nbsp;cm x 70&nbsp;cm / 4&nbsp;ft x 2&nbsp;ft
|Hesston, Kansas, USA
|-
| 1290 || 120&nbsp;cm x 90&nbsp;cm / 4&nbsp;ft x 3&nbsp;ft
|Hesston, Kansas, USA
|-
| 1290 XD || 120&nbsp;cm x 90&nbsp;cm / 4&nbsp;ft x 3&nbsp;ft
|Hesston, Kansas, USA
|-
| 12130 || 120&nbsp;cm x 130&nbsp;cm / 4&nbsp;ft x 4&nbsp;ft
|Hesston, Kansas, USA
|}

=== Planters ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Range
!Dimensions/Configuration
!Manufacturing Location
|-
|Momentum 12
|12 row 30 inch inter-row spacing
OR 23 row 15 inch inter-row spacing
|[[Ibirubá]], Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
|-
|Momentum 16
|16 row 30 inch inter-row spacing
|[[Beloit, Kansas|Beloit]], Kansas, USA
|-
|Momentum 31
|31 row 15 inch inter-row spacing

OR 16 row 30 inch inter-row spacing
|[[Beloit, Kansas|Beloit]], Kansas, USA
|-
|Momentum 32
|32 row 15 inch inter-row spacing
OR
16 row 30 inch inter-row spacing
|[[Beloit, Kansas|Beloit]], Kansas, USA
|-
|Momentum 24
|24 row 20 inch inter-row spacing
|[[Beloit, Kansas|Beloit]], Kansas, USA
|-
|Momentum 24
|24 row 22 inch inter-row spacing
|[[Beloit, Kansas|Beloit]], Kansas, USA
|-
|Momentum 24
|24 row 30 inch inter-row spacing
|[[Beloit, Kansas|Beloit]], Kansas, USA
|-
|Momentum 36
|36 row 20 inch inter-row spacing
|[[Beloit, Kansas|Beloit]], Kansas, USA
|-
|Momentum 36
|36 row 22 inch inter-row spacing
|[[Beloit, Kansas|Beloit]], Kansas, USA
|-
|Momentum 47
|47 row 15 inch inter-row spacing
OR
24 row 30 inch  inter-row spacing
|[[Beloit, Kansas|Beloit]], Kansas, USA
|-
|Momentum 48
|48 row 15 inch inter-row spacing
OR
24 row 30 inch inter-row spacing
|[[Beloit, Kansas|Beloit]], Kansas, USA
|}

=== Forage Harvesters ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Fendt Katana !! Power (KW/hp)
!Manufacturing Location
|-
| 65 (2012-2019) ||  460&nbsp;kW / 625&nbsp;hp
|[[Hohenmölsen]], Germany
|-
|650 (2020–present)
|478&nbsp;kW / 650&nbsp;hp
|Hohenmölsen, Germany
|-
| 85 (2012-2016) || 625&nbsp;kW / 900&nbsp;hp
|Hohenmölsen, Germany
|-
|850 (2022–present) 
|632&nbsp;kW / 847&nbsp;hp<ref>{{Cite web |last=MarketScreener |title=AGCO : Launch of the New Fendt Katana 850 {{!}} MarketScreener |url=https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/AGCO-CORPORATION-11558/news/AGCO-Launch-of-the-New-Fendt-Katana-850-41615864/ |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=www.marketscreener.com |language=en}}</ref>
|Hohenmölsen, Germany
|}

=== Plant Protection Equipment ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Range
! Power (KW/hp)
!Nominal capacity (L/gal)
!Liquid Boom widths (m/ft)
!Manufacturing Location
|-
|RoGator 937/937H
|276&nbsp;kW / 370 HP
|3411 - 4927 L / 900 - 1300 gal
|27.7 - 40.62 m / 90 –132&nbsp;ft
|Jackson, Minnesota, USA
|-
|RoGator 934/934H
|254&nbsp;kW / 340 HP
|3411 - 4927 L / 900 - 1300 gal
|27.7 - 40.62 m / 90 –132&nbsp;ft
|Jackson, Minnesota, USA
|-
|RoGator 932
|239&nbsp;kW / 320 HP
|3411 - 4927 L / 900 - 1300 gal
|27.7 - 40.62 m / 90 –132&nbsp;ft
|Jackson, Minnesota, USA
|-
| 600 || 125-167&nbsp;kW / 170-227 HP
|3850 - 6000 L / 1015 - 1583 gal
|24 – 36 m / 78 – 117&nbsp;ft
|Hohenmölsen, Germany
|-
| 300 || -
|3500 - 6930 L / 924 - 1829 gal
|24 – 30 m / 78 - 97.5&nbsp;ft
|Hohenmölsen, Germany
|}

=== Material Handling Equipment ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Range
!Model
!Continuous Lift Capacity
(daN/lb-force)
!Compatible Tractor Model 
!Manufacturing Location
|-
| Fendt Cargo Loaders (for tractors)
|Cargo 3X/65
|1680 daN / 3775&nbsp;lb-force
|Fendt 200<ref name=":3">[https://www.fendt.com/au/geneva-assets/article/21108/138675-fendtcargo-1901-td-en.pdf Equipment variants and technical details] fendt.com Retrieved 10 May 2023</ref>
|Marktoberdorf, Bavaria, Germany<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-23 |title=Loaders: Where are they made? |url=https://www.fwi.co.uk/machinery/telehandlers/loaders-where-are-they-made |access-date=2022-08-03 |website=Farmers Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|
|Cargo 3X/70
|2000 daN / 4495&nbsp;lb-force
|Fendt 300<ref name=":3" />
|Marktoberdorf, Bavaria, Germany
|-
|
|Cargo 4X/75
|1940 daN / 4360&nbsp;lb-force
|Fendt 300 and Fendt 500<ref name=":3" />
|Marktoberdorf, Bavaria, Germany
|-
|
|Cargo 4X/80
|2260 daN / 5080&nbsp;lb-force
|Fendt 500<ref name=":3" />
|Marktoberdorf, Bavaria, Germany
|-
|
|Cargo 4X/85
|2600 daN / 5845&nbsp;lb-force
|Fendt 600 or 700<ref name=":3" />
|Marktoberdorf, Bavaria, Germany
|-
|
|Cargo 5X/85
|2600 daN / 5845&nbsp;lb-force
|Fendt 600 or 700<ref name=":3" />
|Marktoberdorf, Bavaria, Germany
|-
|
|Cargo 5X/90
|2950 daN / 6630&nbsp;lb-force
|Fendt 600 or 700<ref name=":3" />
|Marktoberdorf, Bavaria, Germany
|-
|
|Cargo Pro 6.100 
|4070 daN / 9119&nbsp;lb-force
|Fendt 700 Gen 7
|Marktoberdorf, Bavaria, Germany
|-
|Fendt Cargo Telehandler
|T740
|6500 daN / 14610&nbsp;lb-force
|n/a
|[[Straubing]], Bavaria, Germany
|-
|Fendt Cargo Telehandler
|T955
|8500 daN / 19100&nbsp;lb-force
|n/a
|[[Straubing]], Bavaria, Germany
|}

== Technology ==

=== Vario Transmission ===
[[File:Internal view of Vario Transmission.png|thumb|Internal view of TA400 Vario Transmission<ref>{{Cite patent|number=US10661800B2|title=Agricultural vehicle driveline|gdate=2020-05-26|invent1=STAEDELE|invent2=Geiger|inventor1-first=Alexander|inventor2-first=Markus|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/US10661800B2/en}}</ref>]]
The Vario transmission<ref>{{Cite patent|number=EP0562594A1|title=Antrieb für zweiachsige land- und/oder bauwirtschaftlich nutzbare Fahrzeuge|gdate=1993-09-29|invent1=Heindl|inventor1-first=Richard|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/EP0562594A1/en?inventor=Richard+Heindl&assignee=Fendt+&+Co+Xaver}}</ref> was first developed in the 1970s, but due to excessive noise of the hydraulic portion of the transmission and lack of engineering production methods that had not yet been invented, it was not seen on a production tractor until 1995, when Fendt launched the revolutionary Fendt 926 Vario.  This was the first ever stepless transmission to be launched in the tractor market, and is patented to be the only truly stepless transmission when it was first developed.<ref>{{Cite patent|number=EP0418881A1|title=Abdichtung für Kolben in Axialkolbenmaschinen|gdate=1991-03-27|invent1=Marschall|invent2=Heindl|inventor1-first=Hans|inventor2-first=Richard|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/EP0418881A1/en?assignee=Fendt+&+Co+Xaver&oq=assignee:(Fendt+&+Co+Xaver)&page=7}}</ref><ref>{{Cite patent|number=DE3936812A1|title=Axialkolbenmaschine in schraegachsenbauweise|gdate=1991-05-08|invent1=Heindl|invent2=Marschall|inventor1-first=Richard|inventor2-first=Hans|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/DE3936812A1/en?assignee=Fendt+&+Co+Xaver&oq=assignee:(Fendt+&+Co+Xaver)&page=16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite patent|number=DE2335629A1|title=Antriebsvorrichtung, insbesondere fuer land- und bauwirtschaftlich genutzte fahrzeuge|gdate=1975-01-30|invent1=Marschall|inventor1-first=Hans|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/DE2335629A1/en?inventor=Hans+Marschall&assignee=Fendt+&+Co+Xaver&page=1}}</ref><ref>{{Cite patent|number=DE4022049A1|title=Schallabstrahlungsgedaempfte lagerung eines antriebsaggregates|gdate=1992-01-16|invent1=Nett|invent2=Honzek|invent3=Heindl|invent4=Hommel|inventor1-first=Hans-Peter|inventor2-first=Robert|inventor3-first=Richard|inventor4-first=Rainer|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/DE4022049A1/en?inventor=Richard+Heindl&assignee=Fendt+&+Co+Xaver}}</ref><ref>{{Cite patent|number=DE1286913B|title=Steuereinrichtung zum Verstellen des Primaer- und/oder Sekundaerteiles eines hydrostatischen Wandlers zum Antrieb von Kraftfahrzeugen|gdate=1969-01-09|invent1=Georg|invent2=Hans|invent3=Joerg|invent4=Siegfried|inventor1-first=Heidemann|inventor2-first=Marschall|inventor3-first=Senger|inventor4-first=Malhofer|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/DE1286913B/en?inventor=hans+marschall&assignee=Fendt+&+Co+Xaver&page=1}}</ref><ref>{{Cite patent|number=DE2335629A1|title=Antriebsvorrichtung, insbesondere fuer land- und bauwirtschaftlich genutzte fahrzeuge|gdate=1975-01-30|invent1=Marschall|inventor1-first=Hans|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/DE2335629A1/en?assignee=Fendt+&+Co+Xaver&oq=assignee:(Fendt+&+Co+Xaver)&page=24}}</ref> Competitors were unable to make a transmission as advanced as a Fendt Vario at the time with a [[Hydrostatic transmission|hydrostatic]] transmission as the only real competition, however, these soon fell out of favor.  Since its initial announcement and release, manufacturers such as [[ZF Friedrichshafen|ZF]], [[John Deere]] and [[CNH Industrial|CNH]] group have also developed their own versions of this type of transmission.

Fendt's [[infinitely variable transmission]] (IVT) differs from a [[continuously variable transmission]] (CVT) as an IVT can be traveling at 0.0&nbsp;km/h whilst the transmission is engaged and not in neutral. The IVT/CVT gearbox is widely regarded as one of the most fuel-efficient gearbox types on the agricultural market<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Ji |first1=Jian |last2=He |first2=BoZhou |last3=Yuan |first3=Lei |title=SAE Technical Paper Series |date=2017-10-08 |chapter=A Comparative Study on Fuel Economy for CVT and 9-speed AT based Vehicles |volume=1 |chapter-url=https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2017-01-2435/ |language=English |location=Warrendale, PA|doi=10.4271/2017-01-2435 }}</ref> prompting nearly all other major manufacturers to develop their own system as it is able to combine more precise ground speed selection by the user with an increase in fuel-efficiency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-25 |title=Understanding CVT and powershift transmissions when buying a tractor |url=https://www.fwi.co.uk/machinery/tractors/understanding-cvt-and-powershift-transmissions-when-buying-a-tractor |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=Farmers Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref>

Variations can be found on other AGCO tractor brands such as [[Massey Ferguson]].  The gearbox may be the same however the individual brands have different controls/ joysticks and may have different ECU software.

The first generation of Vario transmissions were named for their primary inventor, Hans Marschall and the different classes of the transmission were labeled in honor of him using the format of "MLxxx" where the x characters would indicate how many [[Watt|kilowatts]] of power could be transferred through the transmission. (i.e. the original Fendt 926 Favorit Vario featured an ML200 Vario Transmission which could transfer 200&nbsp;kW or 268 maximum [[horsepower]] through it)

=== Tractor Management System ===
In 2004, following the paradigm-shift of the Vario transmission, the next large innovation that Fendt delivered was the ability for the tractor gearbox/transmission and the engine to communicate with one another based on parameters set by the operator that allowed the machine to command only as much engine power as needed to complete the commanded task; a concept that was branded as Vario TMS or Tractor Management System.

=== VarioGrip ===
Fendt pioneered the idea and implementation of the first tire pressure monitoring and control system for use on an agricultural tractor.  It was developed in the late 1980s<ref>{{Cite patent|number=FR2648085B3|title=Vehicule utilitaire notamment tracteur agricole a pneumatiques et installation de controle et de changement de la pression des pneumatiques pendant le deplacement|gdate=1991-05-31|invent1=Brock|invent2=Rathke|inventor1-first=Thomas|inventor2-first=Gerd|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/FR2648085B3/en?q=tire+pressure&assignee=Fendt+&+Co+Xaver}}</ref> and first released in an open-loop feedback system offering in 2015 on the Fendt 800, 900, and 1000 Vario Series tractors.<ref>{{Cite patent|number=US9045129B2|title=Engine control system|gdate=2015-06-02|invent1=Brenninger|inventor1-first=Martin|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/US9045129B2/en?q=engine&q=B60W10/06&assignee=Agco+Gmbh}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://www.fendt.com/za/company/history |access-date=2022-08-06 |website=www.fendt.com}}</ref>

=== Fendt iD Low Engine Speed Concept ===
Beginning with the 1000 series tractor in 2015, Fendt created and implemented the use of the low engine speed concept which was also a world-first for any size agricultural tractor.  While most [[Diesel engine|diesel]] tractor engines operate at a rated engine RPM of 2000-2300, Fendt engineered the machine to work at its optimum between 1100 and 1500 RPM with a max RPM of 1730.  The results from this innovation resulted in lower fluid consumption, longer service intervals, and longer overall machine life due to less component wear.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-12-02 |title=Fendt introduces new high-horsepower tractors with low engine speed concept |url=https://www.oemoffhighway.com/engines/press-release/12144534/fendt-introduces-new-highhorsepower-tractors-with-low-engine-speed-concept |access-date=2022-09-02 |website=OEM Off-Highway |language=en-us}}</ref>  With the success of Fendt iD on the 1000 series, it is also now utilized on the 900 Vario Gen 6 and newer series, the 900 Vario MT series, the 1100 Vario MT series, and the 700 Vario Gen 7 and newer series.

=== The Trisix ===
[[File:Fendt Trisix.JPG|thumb|Fendt TriSix on display at [[Agritechnica]] 2007]]
Fendt released a prototype of a new concept tractor at [[Agritechnica]] 2007, in [[Hanover]], Germany, called the TriSix nicknamed "Mobydick" and boasting {{cvt|540|hp|kW|disp=flip}} and six-wheel drive.

The front axle and the rearmost steer the tractor, and as the speed of the tractor increases, the amount of steering input on the rear axle reduces to make it safer. It also completely locks out when in transport mode and with some implements.

To handle the horsepower the Trisix has two of the company's trademark Vario transmissions, which push the machine up to a top speed of 60&nbsp;km/h (38&nbsp;mph). Fendt has not confirmed the production of this machine, and it remains in the prototype stage. The axles and backbone tube are from [[Tatra 815]] series trucks and the 6x6 Tatra-based tractor concept was patented in 1997 by [[Farma Josef Dvorak]] of [[Tábor|Tábor, Czech Republic]].

== Appearances in media ==
A Fendt 930 Vario was shown on [[BBC]]'s [[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]], where host [[James May]] chose a 930 Vario.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0074gmw|title=Episode 5, Series 9, Top Gear - BBC Two|publisher=|accessdate=24 February 2017}}</ref> It was driven by [[The Stig]] round the [[Top Gear Test Track]], and did a time of 3:28.4, the second slowest time round the track.  The Fendt 930 Vario does however report a top speed of 37.5&nbsp;mph, much faster compared to similar competitor's tractors.{{Citation needed|date=May 2015}}

The Fendt 716 also appeared on BBC1 Scotland, on the program [[Countryfile]], where world-class Fendt Driver, Steven Brown, of Inverdovat Farm, won the annual Scottish Fendt Ploughing Match, receiving a prize of £5,000{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}

In 2022, a collaboration between musicians Troglauer and Die Draufgänger produced the song "Fendt (Layla)" praising the tractor in the song lyrics and featured a 1000 Series tractor in its music video.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XoTuL01_-8&list=RD8XoTuL01_-8 |title=Troglauer X Die Draufgänger - Fendt (Layla) [offizielles Musikvideo] |date=2022-10-28 |last=DraufgaengerTV |access-date=2025-07-27 |via=YouTube}}</ref>

Fendt tractors have appeared in the widely-popular ''Farming Simulator 2008'', ''Farming Simulator 2009'', ''Farming Simulator 17'', ''Farming Simulator 19'', ''Farming Simulator 22'' and ''Farming Simulator 25'' games.

== See also ==
* [[Deutz-Fahr]]
* [[Fendt Caravan]] (formerly a part of Fendt)
* [[Hanomag]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{Commons category|Fendt}}
* {{Official website|http://www.fendt.com}}

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