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Versatile 125 vs Versatile 500
Verdict: Versatile 125 vs Versatile 500
The Versatile 125 and the Versatile 500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 125 leads on rated power with 165 hp against 160 hp. Versatile 125 is the lighter machine (5,488 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 125 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 500 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Versatile
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
165 hp
160 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
VersatileReference
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
123.0 kWReference
143.2 kWReference
Displacement
6.4 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
103 x 89 mmReference
117 x 95 mmReference
Power
123.0 kWReference
143.2 kWReference
Fuel system
dual carburetorsReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dual dry elementReference
Compression
7.6:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2800Reference
2850Reference
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
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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
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
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
5488 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
125 Serial Numbers
1967
2001Reference
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1968
2236Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Delco alternatorReference
Charging amps
40Reference
75Reference
Battery AH
70Reference
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
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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.