The latest generation Fendt 200 Vario tractor has come a very long way from its relatively low frills beginnings way back in 2009. We’ve been giving the 77kW/105hp range-topper, the 211 Vario model, some serious on-test stick … to see exactly what it’s made of.
Even though the core elements such as the stepless transmission and axles are the same as on the 211S we tested in the 10/2020 issue, under the newly shaped bonnet of the latest 200 series there’s more going on to get the 3.3-litre, three-cyl AgcoPower motor to reach Stage V.
In addition to the DOC system, it now has an SCR unit plus a particulate filter, while EGR is no longer required. The engine also benefits from hydraulic tappets, because readjusting the valves became harder as there was less space under the hood.
Fendt sent us the biggest tractor in the fivemodel range, the 77kW/105hp (rated power at ECE R-120) 211 Vario; the smallest is the 207 Vario. On the subject of power, the 211 is the only model within the range to feature Dynamic Performance (DP), adding a useful 10hp. Unlike other boost systems, this is not only on offer during pto work and operations over a certain speed; instead it kicks in for each ancillary (such as air-con, air compressor, hydraulic pump or fan) when the tractor is working at full load.
Speaking of the engine cooling fan, Fendt lists the Hägele reversible fan as an option. Even though it retails for just under £3,000, it is a worthwhile consideration, not just for keeping the cooling pack clear but also the fuel savings … as we discovered in our 7/2021 test.
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