Compare/Buhler Versatile 2160 vs Buhler Versatile 305

Buhler Versatile 2160 vs Buhler Versatile 305

Verdict: Buhler Versatile 2160 vs Buhler Versatile 305

The Buhler Versatile 2160 and the Buhler Versatile 305 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Buhler Versatile 305 leads on rated power with 305 hp against 165 hp. Buhler Versatile 2160 is the lighter machine (8,822 kg vs 14,515 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Buhler Versatile 305 is the newer design (2008 vs 2000). In short: choose the Buhler Versatile 305 for outright pulling power, or the Buhler Versatile 2160 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Buhler Versatile

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Buhler Versatile

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

165 hp

305 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FunkReference

Buhler VersatileReference

Gear 6 used for pull test.Reference

Four synchronized gears in each of three ranges.Reference

Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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optionalReference

Brakes

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dual dry caliper optionalReference

Variants

8770

similar Ford modelReference

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Engine

167.8 kWReference

227.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

106.1 kWReference

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Displacement

7.5 LReference

10.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

125 x 147 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power

167.8 kWReference

227.4 kWReference

Fuel system

electronic fuel injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

21.3 LReference

36.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

24.6 LReference

54.9 LReference

Max power

106.1 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

122.9 kWReference

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Torque

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1423.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and 9 reverseReference

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

119.3 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

138.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

140.0 LReference

75.7 LReference

Type

full power shiftReference

powershiftReference

Capacity

140.0 LReference

75.7 LReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

3 or 4Reference

4 to 6Reference

Total flow

208.2 lpmReference

283.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

3/4N optionalReference

Control

electronic draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

5670 kgReference

5896 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

optionalReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1903Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

133.8 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

416.4 LReference

946.2 LReference

Dimensions

Standard Steer Wheelbase

300 cmReference

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Ultra Steer Wheelbase

311 cmReference

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Weight

8822 kgReference

14515 kgReference

Front tire

16.9R30Reference

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Rear tire

20.8R42Reference

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Ag front

16.9R30Reference

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Ag rear

20.8R42Reference

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Standard Steer Length

509 cmReference

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Ultra Steer Length

520 cmReference

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Width

284 cmReference

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Height (cab)

309 cmReference

363 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

314 cmReference

370 cmReference

Ground clearance

47 cmReference

42 cmReference

Rear axle

104 by 3048 mmReference

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2WD Front tread

154 to 220 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 325 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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360 cmReference

Length

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698 cmReference

Shipping weight

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14515 kgReference

Max weight

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15422 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

130Reference

160Reference

Batteries

2Reference

3Reference

Battery CCA

950Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

36.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

63 kgReference

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Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.