Fendt has begun laying out its stall ahead of Agritechnica 2025 as it unveils a brand new 800 Vario, a completely revamped 500 Gen 4 and updates to the 300, 700 and 1000 series tractors.
We have been anticipating the new 800 for some time now and as expected it is a very different beast to the previous S4, adopting the Agco Power engine and Fendt Drive driveline concept. There are three models, the 826, 829 and 832, with the last two figures giving you a clue to rated power outputs, with Dynamic Power adding an extra 23hp when components such as the fan or air-conditioning start to sap power from the driveline. But Fendt’s product specialists stress it is not a power boost as it can kick in at virtually any point rather than being linked to speed or demands on the hydraulic system and should be seamless, so the operator doesn’t notice.
Like the Vario 600 through to 1000 series, it has the fan pushing the air through the cooling pack helping the Agco Power Core 80 engine keep its cool. The 8.0-litre motor has a variable geometry turbo with the 832 producing a max torque of 1,680Nm at 1,200-1,400rpm. There is the usual array of DPF, DOC and SCR for the Stage V exhaust emissions.
The 800 Gen 5 use a new TA250 transmission and VarioDrive, a concept which was first introduced on the 1000 series way back in 2015. In a nutshell, the front axle has its own drive system so the wheels can travel faster than the rear to aid traction when the tractor senses slip and also prevents the tyres cutting the field when turning. Top speed is 60km/hr which it hits at 1,450rpm (50km/hr is at 1,250rpm).
Ready for work, an 800 will tip the scales at around 10t. You can add 1,000kg to each back wheel and there is a new 2.2t front ballast block. Gross weight is 17.5t, meaning the payload is 7.5t.
Another stat to digest is the wheelbase, 302cm, making it 7cm longer than the 800 S4. Overall length is 5.65m and it stands 3.35m tall when booted on suitable 2.15m diameter back and 1.65m front tyres with a ground clearance of 65cm.
The 540/1,000rpm pto speeds are reached at 1,750rpm when the engine is also achieving max power. For 540e/1,000e, the engine can slip back to 1,550rpm. Sticking at the back, the linkage category spacing can be quickly changed by reposition a pin on the arm. Hydraulic stabilisers are also on the spec list.
There are 165 and 220l/min hydraulic pump options, or you can even have both for 385l/min. The main couplers, electrics and even the ISObus sockets are on the left to make connecting easier. Max flow through these couplers is 140l/min. The Power Beyond are now flat face fittings.
The cab is shared with the 900/1000 series tractors, but the Fendt design team have thrown the kitchen sink at night time illumination. With the ‘UltraVision’ package, there are 32 lamps, the majority of which are 4,400 lumens! Different lens diffusers then alter the distance the light is projected for short and longer range. But if that wasn’t enough you can also adjust the power in five stage increments to each area or turn them off completely when working alongside a forager or combine for instance. Four different profiles allow you to quickly switch the tailored lighting setup without having to alter the settings every time. Even the beacons have been integrated into the cab roof corners.
The orderbook now open with the first units expected on farm by the end of this year.
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