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Fendt 516 Vario vs John Deere 8R 410

The John Deere 8R 410 has about 145% more engine power (306 kW (410 hp) vs 125 kW (168 hp)).

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Fendt and John Deere in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

Fendt 516 Vario
Fendt Fendt 516 Vario
John Deere 8R series row-crop tractor
John Deere John Deere 8R 410
Operating weight ——
Engine power 125 kW (168 hp)306 kW (410 hp)
Max. power ≈125 kW (171 hp)—
Transmission Vario CVTe23 PowerShift, IVT or EVT (by market)
Rated power —≈306 kW (410 hp)
Engine —John Deere PowerTech 13.6 L
Configurations —Wheels (8R), 2 tracks (8RX) also available
Guidance —StarFire receiver, AutoTrac ready
Strengths
  • + Light and efficient
  • + Great loader tractor
  • + Deep integration with Deere precision ag
  • + Strong dealer network
  • + Autonomy-ready platform
Watch-outs
  • − Premium price
  • − Expensive, with subscription-based tech features
  • − Heavy for some soils without ballast management
Full 516 Vario reviewFull 8R 410 review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.