Compare/Versatile 1156 vs Versatile 550

Versatile 1156 vs Versatile 550

Verdict: Versatile 1156 vs Versatile 550

The Versatile 1156 and the Versatile 550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 1156 leads on rated power with 470 hp against 440 hp. Versatile 1156 is the lighter machine (11,566 kg vs 19,051 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Versatile 550 is the newer design (2012 vs 1986). In short: choose the Versatile 1156 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 550 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Versatile

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

470 hp

440 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

Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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optionalReference

Engine

350.5 kWReference

410.1 kWReference

Displacement

18.8 LReference

14.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

159 x 159 mmReference

137 x 169 mmReference

Power

350.5 kWReference

410.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

2128.9 NmReference

2779.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

80.4 LReference

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Fuel tank

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1514.0 LReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier IVReference

Emission control

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

Maximum Power

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440.7 kWReference

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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929.9 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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5.39x6.65 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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Caterpillar TA22Reference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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full power shift - 16F and 4RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Track Drive type

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outboard planetaryReference

Capacities

Fuel

1514.0 LReference

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Max capacity

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24948 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

378.5 LReference

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Type

closed center load-sensingReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

378.5 LReference

912 ciReference

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 (1.75)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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328.1 kWReference

Rear Type

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IVReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

355 cmReference

391 cmReference

Weight

11566 kgReference

19051 kgReference

Front tire

30.5-32Reference

710/70R38Reference

Rear tire

30.5-32Reference

710/70R38Reference

Ag front

30.5-32Reference

710/70R38Reference

Ag rear

30.5-32Reference

710/70R38Reference

Length

688 cmReference

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Max weight

21092 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

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5443 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

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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950Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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950 CCAReference

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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591 hpReference

Rated Power

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550 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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440 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

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

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IVReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall weight

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19,050.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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710/70R38Reference

Front Wheel Type

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710/70R38Reference

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.