Compare/Versatile 118 vs Versatile 500

Versatile 118 vs Versatile 500

Verdict: Versatile 118 vs Versatile 500

The Versatile 118 and the Versatile 500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 500 leads on rated power with 160 hp against 135 hp. Versatile 118 is the lighter machine (5,738 kg vs 22,680 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Versatile 500 holds more fuel (401.2 L vs 204.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Versatile 500 is the newer design (1977 vs 1967). In short: choose the Versatile 500 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 118 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

135 hp

160 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

VersatileReference

With 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

Five gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

204.4 LReference

401.2 LReference

Engine

100.7 kWReference

143.2 kWReference

Displacement

5.8 LReference

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 89 mmReference

117 x 95 mmReference

Power

100.7 kWReference

143.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

dual dry elementReference

Compression

17.4:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3000Reference

2850Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Starter type

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electricReference

Coolant capacity

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37.9 LReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2100 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

VersatileReference

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Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

15 forward and 5 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

196mm hydraulic discsReference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

constant meshReference

Pressure

120.7 barReference

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Valves

3Reference

Pump flow

62.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2721 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2700Reference

1000@2765Reference

PTO (claimed)

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119.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

304 cmReference

391.2 cmReference

Weight

5738 kgReference

22,679.6 kgReference

Front tire

18.4-30Reference

15.5x38Reference

Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

15.5x38Reference

Ag front

18.4-38Reference

23.1x34Reference

Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

23.1x34Reference

Length

533 cmReference

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Width

241 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

254 cmReference

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Front axle

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101 mmReference

Rear axle

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101 mmReference

118 Serial Numbers

1967

4001Reference

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1968

4301Reference

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1969

4565Reference

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1970

4646Reference

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1971

4737Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Delco alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

75Reference

Battery AH

204Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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950 AReference

Speeds

500 Serial Numbers

1977

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500 77 130001Reference

1978

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500 78 130301Reference

1979

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500 79 130701Reference

Final

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500 79 130898Reference

General

Make & Model

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Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

Differential lock

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optionalReference

Country of manufacturer

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CanadaReference

Capacities

Capacity

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912 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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550 hpReference

Rated Power

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500 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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400 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1000 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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2900 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.