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Versatile 160 vs Versatile 256

Verdict: Versatile 160 vs Versatile 256

The Versatile 160 and the Versatile 256 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 256 leads on rated power with 86 hp against 65 hp. Versatile 256 is the lighter machine (8,700 kg vs 8,950 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Versatile 256 is the newer design (1984 vs 1982). In short: choose the Versatile 256 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 160 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 160 Tractor
Versatile
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Versatile 256 Tractor
Versatile
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
65 hp
86 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
VersatileReference
VersatileReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
128.7 LReference
Engine
62.6 kWReference
75.0 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 118 mmReference
102 x 120 mmReference
Power
62.6 kWReference
75.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual elementReference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Coolant capacity
16.1 LReference
22.0 LReference
Torque
339.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (three-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
48.5 kWReference
64.0 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
193.1 barReference
Valves
3Reference
Pump flow
56.8 lpmReference
87.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Hydraulic system
32.2 LReference
Capacity
32.2 LReference
Rear valves
3Reference
Front valves
2Reference
Steering flow
18.9 lpmReference
Control
position controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1995 kgReference
Front Hitch
II/IReference
Front lift (at ends)
1481 kgReference
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)
907 kgReference
Clutch
wet discReference
Engine RPM
1000@2500Reference
Front PTO
optionalReference
Front PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
218 cmReference
Weight
8950 to 10700 poundsReference
8700 to 11650 poundsReference
Front tire
13.6-24Reference
14.9x28Reference
Rear tire
13.6-24Reference
14.9x28Reference
Ag front
13.6-24Reference
16.9x28Reference
Ag rear
13.6-24Reference
16.9x28Reference
Length
500 cmReference
Height (cab)
276 cmReference
Operating weight
4853 kgReference
5284 kgReference
Height
284 cmReference
Shipping weight
3946 kgReference
Versatile 160 attachments
160 Serial Numbers
1982
001601Reference
1983
002407Reference
Final
002756Reference
253861Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
72Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
525Reference
580Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Capacities
Fuel
147.6 LReference
Versatile 256 attachments
256 Serial Numbers
1984
205101Reference
1985
253500Reference

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.

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