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Fendt 1162 Vario MT Review: 625 HP Tracked Tractor Buying Guide

The Fendt 1162 Vario MT is a high-horsepower two-track tractor built for demanding draft work, large implements and long field days. The current seller offer is for a 2024 machine with approximately 75 engine hours in Kaunas, Lithuania, at price on request. Its low hours are attractive, but a decision should rest on the exact build sheet, service history, track condition, diagnostics, implement compatibility and delivered cost.

Listing details at a glance

Tracked tractor—not a conventional wheel tractor

Agroline places the offer in its “wheel tractor” category, but the machine shown and Fendt's official designation identify it as a two-track agricultural tractor. That affects transport, road movement, turning, undercarriage inspection, soil interaction and implement selection.

Ask for the VIN, model plate and factory build sheet. They can confirm the generation, engine rating, track width, hydraulic pumps, guidance package, drawbar, PTO or linkage equipment and homologation.

Engine power and low-speed concept

The seller states 625 HP / 460 kW, while the marketplace field shows 620 HP / 456 kW. Official current Fendt material lists 460 kW / 625 HP and a 15.2-litre MAN six-cylinder inline engine for this model family. Verify the engine plate rather than guessing.

Fendt's low-speed concept is designed to deliver high torque at relatively low rpm. Official family data publishes 2,900 Nm for the 1162. Field performance depends on ballast, track condition, soil, implement demand, slip control and setup.

Vario transmission and 40 km/h travel

The seller lists Fendt Vario and 40 km/h maximum speed. Official family data identifies the TA400T continuously variable transmission, which supports stepless ground-speed control.

Check stored faults, calibrations, oil condition, leaks, unusual noise and response under load. Verify track width, lighting, brakes, registration and local road restrictions.

Tracks, traction and soil contact

Fendt describes a 3,000 mm family wheelbase and a large contact area intended to support traction, load distribution and lower ground pressure. Benefits depend on ballast, track width, tension and field conditions.

Inspect belts for cuts, damaged drive lugs and uneven wear. Check drive wheels, idlers, mid-rollers, seals, bearings, alignment, tensioning and suspension. Measure usable life rather than judging only a clean exterior.

Hydraulics, drawbar and implement matching

The seller advertises high-capacity hydraulics, air brakes and drawbar but not flow, valve count or drawbar class. Older official family material lists 220 L/min standard flow with a 440 L/min option; do not transfer that figure to this tractor without its build sheet.

Match the intended implement using drawbar limits, hydraulic flow and pressure, remotes, power-beyond, return and case-drain lines, air brakes, ISOBUS, electrical supply, hitch or PTO equipment and permissible combined weight.

Potential applications

• Primary tillage and deep cultivation with correctly sized implements.
• Large seeding and planting systems within hydraulic and drawbar limits.
• High-capacity grain-cart or scraper work within documented ratings.
• Land preparation across large acreages.
• Contracting fleets with specialist transport, diagnostics and operator support.

Cab, visibility and precision farming

The listing does not identify the exact terminal, steering system, receiver, licences, telemetry or task-documentation package. Confirm what is installed, licensed and transferable.

Inspect seat and cab suspension, glazing, cameras, HVAC, wipers, lighting, displays, controls, warnings and emergency exits. Verify software and obtain a diagnostic report.

HSSE and operational considerations

• Use clean steps and three points of contact; never jump from the cab.
• Set exclusion zones during coupling, calibration and testing.
• Isolate engine, hydraulics and stored energy before maintenance.
• Use approved supports beneath raised implements.
• Control run-over, reversing, blind-spot and bystander risks.
• Never search for hydraulic leaks with bare hands.
• Use documented towing, recovery and tie-down points.
• Assess slopes, shoulders and loading ramps for rollover or loss of control.
• Confirm brake compatibility with every towed implement.
• Manage fatigue, noise, dust, lighting and weather during long shifts.

Used-tractor inspection checklist

• Match VIN, plates, ownership and invoice details.
• Verify 2024 build date, meter and electronic hours.
• Obtain factory build sheet and option codes.
• Cold-start the engine; check fluids, leaks, smoke and blow-by.
• Scan engine, aftertreatment, transmission, hydraulics and controllers.
• Test the Vario transmission under load.
• Measure belts, lugs, wheels, rollers, idlers, alignment and tension.
• Inspect chassis, drawbar and hitch points for damage or repair.
• Test hydraulic flow, pressure, remotes and couplers.
• Test service, parking, trailer and air brakes.
• Verify guidance receiver, licences, ISOBUS and telemetry transfer.
• Review service, warranty, software and emissions records.
• Demonstrate the tractor with a suitable load.
• Confirm transport dimensions, mass, loading and tie-down plan.

Use an independent Fendt-capable technician before payment.

Product Location: Kaunas, Lithuania

Verify availability, appointment requirements, low-loader access, loading facilities and distance to the selected depot or port.

Shipping, export and delivery

The listing does not publish fixed destinations, freight prices, loading terms or an Incoterm. Do not assume delivery to a particular country is included.

Request a written quotation covering price, taxes, inspection, cleaning or biosecurity, track protection, permits, low-loader transport, port delivery, freight, insurance, customs documents, duty, handling, offloading, commissioning and training. Confirm the Incoterm and transfer point for cost and risk.

Current Seller Offer — Verified 5 November 2026

Official Fendt 1100 Vario MT video

The seller does not provide a useful video of this exact tractor. Fendt's official page links to model-family test footage; it is not a condition report for this unit.

Questions to ask before contacting the seller

• Is stock ID M518-2679 still available?
• What is the complete price and tax basis?
• What are the VIN, engine serial and manufacturing date?
• Can the seller provide the factory build sheet?
• Why do the two published power fields differ?
• Can 75 hours be confirmed electronically?
• Has it been demoed, registered or used in field work?
• What warranty remains and is it transferable?
• Which emissions standard and aftertreatment are installed?
• Which track width and brand are fitted?
• Are undercarriage measurements available?
• What hydraulic flow, pump and valve options are installed?
• Which drawbar, rear hitch and PTO options are fitted?
• Are trailer air brakes tested?
• Which guidance, licences, ISOBUS and telemetry features are included?
• Are recalls or service campaigns outstanding?
• Are manuals, records and declarations included?
• Has it had impact, fire, flood or structural repair?
• May an independent Fendt technician inspect it?
• Can the seller provide a loaded field demonstration?
• What are the transport width, height and mass?
• What loading assistance is available?
• Which export documents can be supplied?
• Can delivery be quoted under a named Incoterm?
• What payment protection and return terms apply?

Frequently asked questions

What is the Fendt 1162 Vario MT used for?

It is a high-horsepower two-track tractor for demanding draft work and large implements.

Is it a wheel tractor?

No. The marketplace category says wheel tractor, but the machine is a two-track tractor.

How much power does it have?

The seller states 625 HP / 460 kW; verify the plate because another listing field says 620 HP / 456 kW.

What transmission does it use?

Fendt Vario; official family data identifies the TA400T.

What is its maximum speed?

Up to 40 km/h, subject to configuration and local rules.

Where is it located?

Kaunas, Lithuania.

Is the price published?

No. It is price on request.

How many hours has it worked?

Approximately 75 seller-stated hours; verify electronically.

Can it be exported?

Request destination-specific written freight and export terms.

Which implements can it use?

Compatibility depends on the build, hydraulics, drawbar, brakes and power demand.

What should buyers inspect?

Identity, hours, engine, transmission, undercarriage, hydraulics, brakes, electronics and records.

Should buyers request a demonstration?

Yes—a cold start, diagnostic scan and loaded field test.

Final assessment

The advertised 1162 Vario MT combines seller-stated 625 HP, Vario drive, two-track running gear, high-capacity hydraulics, air brakes and low advertised hours. Its likely value lies in high-draft work where traction and controlled speed can be matched to large implements.

A purchase should remain conditional on identity and build verification, electronic hours, diagnostics, transmission and hydraulic testing, measured undercarriage condition, implement compatibility, documentation, regulatory acceptance and total delivered cost.

Join the discussion

Which high-draft farming operation would you use a Fendt 1162 Vario MT for? Share your intended implement or inspection questions in the comment section below.

Sources and verification

• Current seller offer — checked 5 November 2026.
• Official Fendt 1100 Vario MT page.
• Official Fendt technical data — model-family context.

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