With the Fendt 1100 Vario MT series, Fendt occupies the tracked-tractor market segment from 511 to 673 hp. This means the Fendt 1167 Vario MT has the highest power on the stepless-transmission tracked-tractor market. In addition, overall efficiency is boosted by new technologies such as a pivoting drawbar and pivoting rear linkage, the brand-new Smart Ride+ suspension design, and familiar Fendt controls.
The Fendt 1100 Vario MT series expands its output range with four models from 511 to 673 hp (per ECE R 120), so Fendt tractors, including tracked ones, are now offered across a power range from 70 to 673 hp.
Fendt VarioDrive – a drive for maximum pulling force and economical fuel consumption
The transmission’s mode of operation is the same as on wheeled tractors. However, because there’s no front axle, both hydraulic motors act on the rear axle. The innovative Fendt VarioDrive transmission and the Fendt iD low-engine-speed concept are already familiar from the large Fendt 1000 Vario and Fendt 900 Vario tractors, as well as the Fendt 900 Vario MT tracked tractor. The Fendt iD low-engine-speed concept works especially effectively with the VarioDrive transmission and is designed with large power reserves in mind. So the engine can run at an economical 1,500 rpm with a maximum torque of 3,100 Nm. The Fendt 1100 Vario MT’s hydrostatic-mechanical transmission has two hydraulic motors that rotate independently of each other. In addition, the second hydraulic motor automatically and completely shuts off at high speeds in idle mode. There’s no resistance loss. A hydraulic fan ensures optimal engine cooling regardless of engine speed. This achieves a significant efficiency improvement.
The Fendt 1151 Vario MT, Fendt 1156 Vario MT and Fendt 1162 MT models are fitted with a 6-cylinder MAN engine with a displacement of 15.2 l. The Fendt 1167 Vario MT is fitted with a 6-cylinder MAN engine with a displacement of 16.2 l and a maximum output of 673 hp. This engine is designed for the top output class of the Fendt 1100 Vario MT series’ flagship model. The top-of-the-range Fendt 1167 Vario MT was specially built for work with high power demands, such as high hydraulic output when sowing with a pneumatic seeder. The larger engine provides reliability and output across every application.
Both engines meet the European “Euro 5” emissions standard thanks to exhaust-gas recirculation, a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), a diesel particulate filter (DPF), and the well-known SCR (selective catalytic reduction) technology. In addition, the service interval has been extended to 500 hours.
The right weight for any application
Regardless of whether it’s demanding tillage, seedbed preparation, or sowing, the Fendt 1100 Vario MT tracked tractor, with a wide range of ballasting options, makes it possible to handle the most diverse tasks. The tracked tractor offers ballasting options on the rear drive wheels, the front idler wheel, as well as additional weights on the sides of the tracks and various front weights.
So, a Fendt tracked tractor with light ballast and higher field speed can pull a large precision seeder, or with heavy ballast and at low speed it can be used for demanding tillage.
Extended service life and additional suspension
The SmartRide suspension, familiar from the Fendt 900 Vario MT, was adapted and enhanced for the Fendt 1100 Vario MT, to match this output segment. SmartRide+ consists of two controlled hydraulic cylinders. They compensate for weight shifts during the work process. The Fendt 1100 Vario MT delivers maximum pulling power in the field without interrupting draft force. The hydraulic cylinders can also be controlled directly from the cab, to lower the tractor’s front end. This way, the front counterweight can simply be attached and detached without using additional fixtures.
Within the track assembly, four middle support rollers, the Fendt Longlife support rollers, are suspended so they can flexibly adapt to soil terrain and provide maximum pulling force. The Fendt Longlife support rollers have a ring made from a patented, specially formulated polyurethane. This provides increased resistance to high temperatures and tearing, and extends the Fendt Longlife support rollers’ service life. In addition, the Fendt Longlife roller rings are easy to replace, cutting down maintenance time and, accordingly, reducing maintenance costs.
High-performance Fendt hydraulics – powerful and matched to demand
Like the Fendt 900 Vario MT, the new Fendt 1100 Vario MT is also fitted with high-performance hydraulics featuring two optional LS (Load Sensing, 2 x 220 l/min) pumps. They can feed two separate circuits and reach maximum output at 1,700 engine rpm. For example, a pneumatic seeder’s fan needs a constantly low oil pressure and a constantly large oil volume while working. However, when turning on the headland, the combination of tracks and pneumatic seeder requires high oil pressure with a small oil volume. With two LS pumps, the system can always deliver the needed oil pressure and the needed volume, thanks to control over the required pressure and quantity. This reduces throttle losses and, accordingly, increases efficiency.
A pivoting drawbar or pivoting rear linkage for staying on track
A distinctive feature of the machine is a pivoting drawbar or pivoting rear linkage with no equivalent on the market. The pivoting drawbar can be turned 28 degrees in both directions, and the pivoting rear linkage with a 3-point hitch has a travel radius of 12 degrees in both directions. This means the implement’s pivot point moves to the tractor’s natural pivot point, and, combined with the tramline-guidance system, the mounted implement follows the track much more precisely.
If there’s an obstacle in the field that pushes the mounted implement sideways, the implement can deflect while the tracked tractor stays on track. The Fendt 1100 Vario MT can also show its advantages in fields with a lot of turns or uneven field boundaries, with a pivoting drawbar or pivoting rear linkage. This way, even with large implements, you can follow the field contour very precisely and neatly. A pivoting drawbar or pivoting rear linkage means less effort is needed for steering, and wear is significantly reduced. Overall, fuel consumption drops, cultivation speed increases, and the units work more efficiently and precisely.
The VarioGuide tramline-guidance system, available as an option
As with wheeled tractors, the Fendt VarioGuide tramline-guidance system is now also available for the Fendt 1100 Vario MT tracked-tractor series. Depending on the lane-management system and correction signals, the tractor can work with the VarioGuide system at a precision from 20 down to 2 cm. Buyers can choose between a Trimble receiver and the new-generation NovAtel receiver. The latter can also receive signals from Chinese Beidou satellites, meaning signals from around 30 satellites. This reduces the likelihood of signal disruptions. In addition to the well-known correction services, the Trimble Receiver supports other services, such as RangePoint RTX™ and CenterPoint RTX™, so a signal loss of up to 20 minutes can be bridged.
Working in the Fendt spirit
For the driver to be able to use the machine as effectively as possible, the driver’s workstation needs to be ergonomic, offer good visibility and be comfortable. That’s why the Fendt 1100 Vario MT has now also received the cab familiar from the Fendt 900 Vario MT. The spacious Fendt cab provides excellent visibility and ease of use, as is typically the case with Fendt. Machine parameters can be conveniently set and monitored using the 10.4-inch Vario terminal with its large touchscreen. The machine can be controlled quickly and ergonomically using the well-known Fendt multifunction armrest with the built-in Fendt multifunction joystick.
