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The top model in the Fendt 600 Vario series, the Fendt 620 Vario, achieved top scores in the independent DLG PowerMix Test for performance, efficiency and fuel consumption in the overall consumption, but also in the individual 14 test cycles.
The 4-cylinder AGCO Power CORE50 engine of the Fendt 620 Vario achieves a maximum output of 149.9 kW / 205 hp at the PTO and a maximum torque of 885 Nm at just 1,200 rpm, according to measurements by the independent DLG Test Centre. At 245 g/kWh (+ 29.3 g/kWh AdBlue) , the Fendt 620 Vario achieves the lowest diesel consumption in the 165 to 240 hp* power class of all tractor models tested by the DLG to date. This corresponds to a lead of 11 g/kWh compared to the previous best result and is therefore well below the average of the tractors tested in this power class. This means that "the Fendt is on average over 10-15% more economical than all previous test candidates in mixed work and in the partial load range" concludes profi magazine in its practical report (6/2025).
At the same time, with this result, the tractor is only 3 g/kWh above the top score of the DLG PowerMix test for the Fendt 728 Vario from 2023. Profi writes about the consumption at nominal speed and corresponding power as well as maximum speed: "In terms of diesel consumption, the 620 has inherited a lot from its big brother 728 (profi 2/24): 229 g/kWh (+ 23.8 g/kWh AdBlue) at nominal speed and 221 g/kWh (+ 25 g/kWh) means efficiency." These low consumption rates confirm the efficient interaction between VarioDrive drive, the Fendt iD low- speed concept and the overall concept of the Fendt 600 Vario series, which is designed for efficiency.
The Fendt 620 Vario also achieves an absolute best result in the road transport test cycle. At 40 km/h, it only consumes 309 g/kWh of diesel (+ 34.9 g/kWh AdBlue), which corresponds to an advantage of 40 g/kWh compared to the previous best rating of 349 g/kWh in this performance class. At a speed of 50 km/h, the Fendt 620 Vario consumes 311 g/kWh (+35.8 g/kWh AdBlue) and is therefore significantly more economical than the average of the tractors tested to date. During transport, the Fendt 620 Vario reaches its top speed of 50 km/h at just 1,350 rpm, resulting in low fuel consumption. This makes it the most economical of all tractors tested to date in the DLG PowerMix 2.0.
Other features such as the comprehensive chassis and safety concept with hydraulic auxiliary brake, the suspension front axle and the pneumatically suspended cab, the trailer brake assistant and the automatic parking brake further characterise the machine as a transport talent.
"The Fendt 620 Vario has everything farmers need: compact dimensions, high manoeuvrability, efficiency and particularly low diesel consumption. In its performance class, the Fendt 620 Vario achieves the lowest diesel consumption measured - both for field work and transport," says Roland Schmidt, Vice President Fendt Marketing. "With only 309 g/kWh consumption at 50 km/h, our Fendt 620 Vario sets a new benchmark in efficiency, but is also easy on the farmer's wallet, because using less operating resources pays off after a short time and is also sustainable."
About the DLG PowerMix test
In the PowerMix Test 2.0 of the German Agricultural Society (DLG), tractors are tested for their fuel and Adblue consumption under typical workloads on a roller test bench to determine their energy efficiency. In addition to 12 work cycles in the field, such as pulling work with a plough or cultivator, PTO and mixed work, the tractor's efficiency is also measured in two work cycles during transport work on the road. The report in profi 6/2025 uses the DLG PowerMix test results.
*Average calculated from the following publicly available values: Case IH Puma 220 MC (profi 9/2019) | New Holland T6.175 DC (DLG test report 6799) | Valtra T255 Versu (profi 8/2018) | Fendt 724 Vario Gen6 (DLG test report 7292) | New Holland T6.180 DC (DLG test report 7004) | John Deere 6R 185 (DLG test report 7369) | John Deere 6R 150 (profi 2/2023) | Claas Arion 660 CMATIC (profi 12/2024) | Zetor Crystal 170 HD (profi 8/2019) | JCB Fastrac 4220 iCON (profi 7/2023) | JCB Fastrac 4220 (profi 4/2018).
About Fendt
Fendt is the leading high-tech brand in the AGCO Group for farmers with the highest demands regarding quality of machines and services. The customers benefit from innovative technology that increases their performance, efficiency and profitability. Fendt tractors and combines operate globally on professional farms as well as in non-agricultural fields. Resource-saving and smart Fendt technologies support farmers and contractors in successfully working sustainably and economically worldwide. At its German sites in Marktoberdorf, Asbach-Bäumenheim, Hohenmölsen, Feucht and Wolfenbüttel, Fendt employs more than 7,300 people in research and development, sales and marketing as well as production, service and administration. www.fendt.com | https://www.instagram.com/fendt.global/ | www.linkedin.com/company/fendt/
About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had net sales of approximately $11.7 billion in 2024. For more information, visit www.agcocorp.com.
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- We recently have experienced significant inflation in a range of costs, including for parts and components, shipping, and energy. While we have been able to pass along most of those costs through increased prices, there can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to do so. If we are not, it will adversely impact our performance.
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