Fendt bets on an engine compatible with biofuel

Fendt has announced the arrival of the new AGCO Power Core 80 engine to the Brazilian agricultural sector. Winner of the 2026 Diesel Engine of the Year award – one of the most respected in the industry, recognizing revolutionary innovations in propulsion systems for off-road vehicles – the engine, developed and manufactured in Linnavuori, Finland, represents the most advanced technology in AGCO Power's new Core engine family.

Featured in the new Fendt 800 Vario Gen5 tractor series, recently launched in Brazil by Fendt, it is certified to operate with HVO100 diesel (Hydrohydrated Vegetable Oil), known as "green diesel" and derived from vegetable oils and animal fat, significantly reducing CO₂ emissions and the carbon footprint in agribusiness. 

“Working with alternative fuels is extremely important for agribusiness today. Besides being more sustainable, it's an efficient solution for the energy transition in the field. Designed to allow the use of these fuels, the Core engine platform promotes versatility in equipment power and an advanced system for controlling greenhouse gas emissions,” highlights Fernando Silva, commercial coordinator at AGCO Power. 

The Core80 is the largest in the Core engine family. It offers 15% more torque and 12% more power than the also award-winning Core75. Furthermore, it has 25% fewer parts – ensuring its robustness and reduced vibration – and is the first engine in the Core family to feature an engine brake that saves fuel, improving machine uptime and operational economy.