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Everything You Must Know About Fendt’s 1100 Vario Series

Everything You Must Know About Fendt’s 1100 Vario Series
Apr 01, 2025
By Ryan Ridley
Assistant Editor, North American Content, Farms.com

High Horsepower Tractor Perfect for Tillage and Grain Carts

The Fendt 1100 Series is designed for farmers seeking performance and flexibility in their operations. 

This tractor comes in four sizes,  making it suitable for various large-scale farming tasks. 

  • 1151 Vario MT: 511 HP 
  • 1156 Vario MT: 564 HP 
  • 1162 Vario MT: 618 HP 
  • 1167 Vario MT: 673 HP 

The first three models feature a 15-liter engine, while the largest model boasts a 16-liter engine, offering a broad horsepower range to meet different field needs. 

Kenton Vaughn with AGCO recently met with Farms.com to talk about this series. 

He said the Fendt 1100 Vario Series is ideal for tillage, large grain carts, and oversized planters, even in smaller or irregularly shaped fields. 

A standout feature is the tractor’s impressive turning radius, making it easy to navigate tight areas. 

This is enhanced by the steerable 3-point hitch and steerable drawbar, helping the operator move around corners and obstacles with greater control and precision. 

When it comes to hydraulic power, the Fendt 1100 Vario Series offers two flow rate options. 

The standard provides about 50 gallons per minute, which works well for basic tillage and hauling tasks. For more demanding equipment like planters, there’s a twin pump system with over 100 gallons per minute flow. 

The tractor also features a unique cooling system design, pulling air from the top—where it’s cleanest and coolest—rather than through the front, reducing dirt intake and enhancing engine health and efficiency. 

In terms of appearance and build, the Fendt 1100 Vario Series combines a sleek design with rugged performance — not the most important aspect of a tractor, but if helps if you look good in the field. 

Take a closer look at the Fendt 1100 Series in the video below. 




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