Compare/Versatile 305 vs Versatile 825

Versatile 305 vs Versatile 825

Verdict: Versatile 305 vs Versatile 825

The Versatile 305 and the Versatile 825 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 305 leads on rated power with 256 hp against 250 hp. Versatile 825 is the lighter machine (18,100 kg vs 19,150 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Versatile 305 is the newer design (2012 vs 1977). In short: choose the Versatile 305 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 825 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

256 hp

250 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference

VersatileReference

Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference

With 24.5x32 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

planetaryReference

Engine

227.4 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

157.0 kWReference

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Displacement

8.3 LReference

14.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 135 mmReference

140 x 152 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

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Power

227.4 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

1383.1 NmReference

1017.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.9 LReference

20.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

27.4 LReference

46.4 LReference

Max power

157.0 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

190.7 kWReference

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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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Emissions compliance

Tier IIIReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

462.7 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.488x5.315 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled inlineReference

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Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Pre-heating

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ether injectionReference

Compression

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15.8:1Reference

Idle RPM

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1000-2300Reference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 9 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

355.6mm ceramic discReference

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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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

182.7 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

234.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

117.3 LReference

70.4 LReference

Type

full power shiftReference

gearReference

Capacity

117.3 LReference

70.4 LReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

137.9 barReference

Valves

3 or 4Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

208.2 lpmReference

88.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

Control

electronic draft controlReference

position and depth controlReference

Rear lift

6804 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375 optional)Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

234.0 kWReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

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8287 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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5611 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

416.4 LReference

700.2 LReference

Fuel tank

416.4 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

20 qtsReference

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Max capacity

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12700 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

317 cmReference

330 cmReference

Weight

9094 kgReference

18100 to 26000 poundsReference

Length

508 cmReference

642 cmReference

Height (cab)

317 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

320 cmReference

330 cmReference

Ground clearance

47 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

104 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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Front tire

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24.5x32Reference

Rear tire

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24.5x32Reference

Ag front

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30.5x32Reference

Ag rear

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30.5x32Reference

Shipping

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8210 kgReference

Operating

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11793 kgReference

Versatile 305 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

180 (optional)Reference

75Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

950Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

950 ampsReference

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Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

61.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

8780 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference

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Rear Axle Type

Bar - 4.13 by 112 inchesReference

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Country of manufacturer

CanadaReference

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PTO

PTO Power

245 hpReference

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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

3 or 4Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIIReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

6,803.9 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

electronic draft controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

320 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

317.5 cmReference

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Overall Length

508 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

60 to 124 inchesReference

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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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825 Serial Numbers

1977

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825 77 150001Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference

Final

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825 77 150265Reference

Speeds

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.