Compare/Versatile 290 vs Versatile 946

Versatile 290 vs Versatile 946

Verdict: Versatile 290 vs Versatile 946

The Versatile 290 and the Versatile 946 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 290 leads on rated power with 290 hp against 286 hp. Versatile 290 is the lighter machine (10,861 kg vs 14,742 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Versatile 290 is the newer design (2014 vs 1987). In short: choose the Versatile 290 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 946 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

Clear

Versatile

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

290 hp

286 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference

VersatileReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

outboard planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

643.5 LReference

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Engine

216.3 kWReference

242.4 kWReference

Displacement

8.9 LReference

14.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 145 mmReference

140 x 152 mmReference

Emissions

Interim Tier IVReference

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Emission control

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

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Power

216.3 kWReference

242.4 kWReference

Maximum Power

243.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

1335.7 NmReference

1433.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,100 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

446.8 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.49x5.69 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled inlineReference

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Air cleaner

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dry dry elementReference

Pre-heating

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block heaterReference

Idle RPM

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1000-2100Reference

Oil capacity

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47.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

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60.3 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 9 reverseReference

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

16 F and 9 RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

inboard planetaryReference

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Clutch

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228mm wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

165.5 barReference

Valves

4 to 6Reference

4 to 5Reference

Pump flow

283.9 lpmReference

92.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

IVN/IIIReference

Rear lift

8550 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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213.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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57.9 LReference

Steering flow

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98.8 lpmReference

Steering press.

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158.6 barReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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5913 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

316 cmReference

330 cmReference

Weight

10861 kgReference

14742 kgReference

Front tire

420/90R30Reference

24.5-32Reference

Rear tire

480/80R46Reference

24.5-32Reference

Ag front

420/90R30Reference

30.5x32Reference

Ag rear

480/80R46Reference

30.5x32Reference

Length

640 cmReference

660 cmReference

Height (cab)

342 cmReference

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Max weight

13918 kgReference

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Bar rear axle

109 by 3048 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 335 cmReference

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Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Steering wheel

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260 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

200Reference

90Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

4Reference

Battery CCA

950Reference

625Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

950 ampsReference

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General

Make & Model

Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Rear Axle Type

Bar - 4.3 by 120 inchesReference

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Country of manufacturer

CanadaReference

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Capacities

Capacity

543 ciReference

57.9 LReference

Fuel

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1082.5 LReference

Power

Max Power

290 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

closed center load sensing (CCLS)Reference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

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Remote Valves

4 to 6Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category III/IIINReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

8,550.2 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

342.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

640.1 cmReference

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Overall weight

10,861.3 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

480/80R46Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

60 to 132 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

420/90R30Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

60 to 88 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

PowerReference

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946 Serial Numbers

1989

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946 89 D430119Reference

1990

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946 90 D450110Reference

1991

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946 91 D475066Reference

1992

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946 92 D485002Reference

1993

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946 93 D930045Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference

Final

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946 93 D931121Reference

Versatile 946 Height

Cab

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317 cmReference

Exhaust

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332 cmReference

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.