Compare/Versatile 1080 Big Roy vs Versatile 550DT

Versatile 1080 Big Roy vs Versatile 550DT

Verdict: Versatile 1080 Big Roy vs Versatile 550DT

The Versatile 1080 Big Roy and the Versatile 550DT 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 550 hp. Versatile 550DT 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 1797.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Versatile 550DT is the newer design (2013 vs 1977). In short: choose the Versatile 1080 Big Roy for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 550DT 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

550 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

Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

2081.8 LReference

1797.9 LReference

Engine

447.4 kWReference

410.1 kWReference

Displacement

18.8 LReference

14.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

159 x 159 mmReference

137 x 169 mmReference

Power

447.4 kWReference

410.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter volts

24Reference

12Reference

Coolant capacity

80.4 LReference

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Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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exhaust gas recirculation and diesel particulate filter (DPF) (EGR)Reference

Torque

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2779.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,100 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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839.1 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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5.39x6.65 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

full power shiftReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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Caterpillar TA22Reference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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full power shift - 16 F and 4 RReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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outboard planetaryReference

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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Max Drawbar

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5443 kgReference

Links

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Batteries

2Reference

3Reference

Battery CCA

900Reference

950Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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200Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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950 ccaReference

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

Capacities

Max capacity

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27805 kgReference

Capacity

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912 ciReference

General

Make & Model

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Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

Country of manufacturer

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CanadaReference

Power

Max Power

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550 hpReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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dual dry caliperReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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closed center load sensing (CCLS)Reference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves

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4 to 6 valvesReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall weight

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26,693.9 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.