Compare/Versatile 305 vs Versatile 876

Versatile 305 vs Versatile 876

Verdict: Versatile 305 vs Versatile 876

The Versatile 305 and the Versatile 876 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 305 leads on rated power with 256 hp against 246 hp. Versatile 876 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 1985). In short: choose the Versatile 305 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 876 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

246 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

Gear 1-2 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

inboard planetary (row-crop axle)Reference

Engine

227.4 kWReference

208.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

157.0 kWReference

170.3 kWReference

Displacement

8.3 LReference

10.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 135 mmReference

125 x 136 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

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Power

227.4 kWReference

208.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

1383.1 NmReference

1213.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1300Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.9 LReference

17.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

27.4 LReference

53.5 LReference

Max power

157.0 kWReference

170.3 kWReference

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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block heaterReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 9 reverseReference

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

228mm wet 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

183.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

234.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

117.3 LReference

57.9 LReference

Type

full power shiftReference

Capacity

117.3 LReference

57.9 LReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

155.1 barReference

Valves

3 or 4Reference

4 to 5Reference

Pump flow

208.2 lpmReference

95.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

IVN/IIIReference

Control

electronic draft controlReference

position controlReference

Rear lift

6804 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375 optional)Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

234.0 kWReference

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Steering flow

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98.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

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158.6 barReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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5913 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

416.4 LReference

931.1 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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13381 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

317 cmReference

330 cmReference

Weight

9094 kgReference

18100 to 24900 poundsReference

Length

508 cmReference

660 cmReference

Height (cab)

317 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

320 cmReference

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Ground clearance

47 cmReference

40 cmReference

Bar rear axle

104 by 3048 mmReference

101 mmReference

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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30.5x32Reference

Ag rear

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30.5x32Reference

Front axle

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FlangeReference

Shipping

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8210 kgReference

Operating

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11294 kgReference

Steering wheel

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260 cmReference

Versatile 305 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

180 (optional)Reference

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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Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

61.7 l/hourReference

51.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

8780 kgReference

12566 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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876 Serial Numbers

1985

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876 85 223035Reference

1986

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876 86 270331Reference

1987

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876 87 ------Reference

1988

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876 88 330100Reference

1989

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876 89 D430197Reference

1990

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876 90 D450167Reference

1991

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876 91 D475041Reference

1992

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876 92 D485111Reference

1993

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876 93 D930000Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference

Final

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876 93 D931179Reference

Versatile 876 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.