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Versatile 305 vs Versatile 875
Verdict: Versatile 305 vs Versatile 875
The Versatile 305 and the Versatile 875 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 305 leads on rated power with 256 hp against 248 hp. Versatile 875 is the lighter machine (11,625 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 1978). In short: choose the Versatile 305 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 875 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Versatile
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
256 hp
248 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference
VersatileReference
Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine
227.4 kWReference
208.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
157.0 kWReference
167.1 kWReference
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
208.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
1383.1 NmReference
1247.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
20.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
27.4 LReference
44.5 LReference
Max power
157.0 kWReference
167.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
190.7 kWReference
188.4 kWReference
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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Drawbar (claimed)
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187.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual dry element with precleanerReference
Compression
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14.1:1Reference
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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Transmission
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VersatileReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
182.7 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
234.4 kWReference
188.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
117.3 LReference
79.5 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
gearReference
Capacity
117.3 LReference
79.5 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
3 or 4Reference
4Reference
Pump flow
208.2 lpmReference
89.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIReference
Control
electronic draft controlReference
position and depth controlReference
Rear lift
6804 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375 optional)Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
234.0 kWReference
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Steering flow
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98.8 lpmReference
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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Dimensions
Wheelbase
317 cmReference
330 cmReference
Weight
9094 kgReference
11625 kgReference
Length
508 cmReference
642 cmReference
Height (cab)
317 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
320 cmReference
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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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20.8x38Reference
Rear tire
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20.8x38Reference
Ag front
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18.4x38Reference
Ag rear
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18.4x38Reference
Width
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362 cmReference
Height
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321 cmReference
Max weight
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13381 kgReference
Versatile 305 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
180 (optional)Reference
75Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
950Reference
900Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
950 ampsReference
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Battery Group
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80Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
61.7 l/hourReference
55.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
8780 kgReference
12154 kgReference
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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875 Serial Numbers
1978
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875 78 052501Reference
1979
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875 79 053201Reference
1980
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875 80 054301Reference
1981
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875 81 055501Reference
1982
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875 82 056601Reference
1983
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875 83 057801Reference
1984
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875 84 059025Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Final
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875 84 059617Reference
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.