Compare/Versatile 1156 vs Versatile 520DT

Versatile 1156 vs Versatile 520DT

Verdict: Versatile 1156 vs Versatile 520DT

The Versatile 1156 and the Versatile 520DT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 520DT leads on rated power with 520 hp against 470 hp. Versatile 1156 is the lighter machine (11,566 kg vs 26,694 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Versatile 520DT is the newer design (2018 vs 1986). In short: choose the Versatile 520DT for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 1156 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

Versatile

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Best match

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Versatile

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Best match

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Rated power

470 hp

520 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

VersatileReference

Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference

Four speeds in two ranges.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

350.5 kWReference

387.8 kWReference

Displacement

18.8 LReference

14.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

159 x 159 mmReference

137 x 169 mmReference

Power

350.5 kWReference

387.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

1800Reference

Torque

2128.9 NmReference

2305.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

80.4 LReference

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Fuel tank

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1748.7 LReference

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

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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Caterpillar TA22Reference

Capacities

Fuel

1514.0 LReference

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Max capacity

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30345 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

378.5 LReference

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Type

closed center load-sensingReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

378.5 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

5Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

104.8 lpmReference

401.2 lpmReference

Total flow

208.2 lpmReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.375)Reference

Rear Type

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IVReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

355 cmReference

391 cmReference

Weight

11566 kgReference

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

688 cmReference

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Max weight

21092 kgReference

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Shipping

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26694 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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6804 kgReference

1156 Serial Numbers

1986

1156 86 270301Reference

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1987

1156 87 ------Reference

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1988

1156 88 331116Reference

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1989

1156 89 ------Reference

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1990

1156 90 ------Reference

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1991

1156 91 D475128Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference

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Final

1156 91 D475197Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

200Reference

Batteries

4Reference

3Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Variants

520

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wheeled tractorReference

520DT

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crawlerReference

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.