Compare/Versatile 1080 Big Roy vs Versatile 520DT

Versatile 1080 Big Roy vs Versatile 520DT

Verdict: Versatile 1080 Big Roy vs Versatile 520DT

The Versatile 1080 Big Roy and the Versatile 520DT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 1080 Big Roy leads on rated power with 600 hp against 520 hp. Versatile 520DT is the lighter machine (26,694 kg vs 54,450 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Versatile 1080 Big Roy holds more fuel (2081.8 L vs 1748.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Versatile 520DT is the newer design (2018 vs 1977). In short: choose the Versatile 1080 Big Roy for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 520DT if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Versatile

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Versatile

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

600 hp

520 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

VersatileReference

Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Total built

1Reference

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Drive

8x8 8WDReference

crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

2081.8 LReference

1748.7 LReference

Engine

447.4 kWReference

387.8 kWReference

Displacement

18.8 LReference

14.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

159 x 159 mmReference

137 x 169 mmReference

Power

447.4 kWReference

387.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

1800Reference

Starter volts

24Reference

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Coolant capacity

80.4 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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90.8 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Maximum Power

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426.5 kWReference

Torque

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2305.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

full power shiftReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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Caterpillar TA22Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

676 cmReference

391 cmReference

Weight

54450 to 57580 poundsReference

26694 kgReference

Front tire

30.5-32Reference

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Rear tire

30.5-32Reference

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Ag front

30.5-32Reference

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Ag rear

30.5-32Reference

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Length

929 cmReference

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Height

335 cmReference

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Shipping weight

24698 kgReference

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Operating weight

26118 kgReference

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Shipping

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26694 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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6804 kgReference

Links

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Batteries

2Reference

3Reference

Battery CCA

900Reference

1000Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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200Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Variants

520

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wheeled tractorReference

520DT

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crawlerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Valves

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4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

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401.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IVReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

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30345 kgReference

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.