The Fendt Xylon was one of the few system tractor concepts of the 1990s. Introduced in 1995, the series was designed for agricultural, municipal engineering, and construction industry work. The cab was positioned in the center of the tractor between the axles, which allowed attachments to be mounted at both ends of the tractor as well as on top of the frame. It had a top speed of 50 km/h, a ground clearance of 60 cm, and a carrying capacity of over 6,000 kg. In the top picture, you can see the Xylon’s front frame attachment that rotates 15 degrees.

Underneath the cab was MAN’s four-cylinder 4.58-liter engine, which in the 524 model was the most powerful four-cylinder on the market (140 hp, later 147 hp). The rated power range was 1900–2300 rpm, and torque increase percentages varied between 30 and 33%, depending on the model.

The transmission was the familiar Favorit 500 series 44+44, with 20+20 gears in the crawl range. The hydraulic shuttle had 4 speeds, and the drivetrain included a torque converter clutch. Likewise, the 102 l/min closed hydraulic system came from the Favorit 500 C. Standard equipment included 3 hydraulic circuits with flow control. Front linkage and front PTO were optional extras.

Inside the cab, there was a proper suspended seat also for a passenger. The noise level was reported as 73 dB. The cab could be hydraulically tilted for maintenance work. Standard features on the Xylon included hydraulic front suspension, air-suspended seat, air compressor, exhaust brake, and a 4-speed PTO. In addition to the standard green and municipal engineering orange colors, the Xylon was also available in blue-green with white rims.

Production of the Xylon ended in 2004.

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