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Versatile 340 vs Versatile 956
Verdict: Versatile 340 vs Versatile 956
The Versatile 340 and the Versatile 956 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 340 leads on rated power with 340 hp against 335 hp. Versatile 956 is the lighter machine (11,113 kg vs 14,288 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Versatile 340 is the newer design (2008 vs 1985). In short: choose the Versatile 340 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 956 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
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Best match
Clear
Versatile
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
340 hp
335 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference
VersatileReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
optionalReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydraulic powerReference
Engine
Engine
253.5 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Displacement
10.8 LReference
14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
125 x 147 mmReference
140 x 152 mmReference
Power
253.5 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Maximum Power
279.6 kWReference
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Torque
1559.4 NmReference
1457.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
36.7 LReference
47.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
60.0 LReference
60.3 LReference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
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No of Cylinders
6 CylinderReference
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Engine torque at rated speed
521.6 kgReference
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Bore and stroke
4.92x5.79 inchesReference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Air cleaner
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dual dry elementReference
Rated RPM
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2100Reference
Transmission
Transmission
QuadshiftReference
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Gears
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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Track Drive type
outboard planetaryReference
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Capacities
Fuel
946.2 LReference
1082.5 LReference
Max capacity
15422 kgReference
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Fuel tank
946.4 LReference
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Crankcase oil volume
38.8 qtsReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
75.7 LReference
54.9 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
75.7 LReference
54.9 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
165.5 barReference
Valves
4 to 6Reference
4 to 4Reference
Pump flow
189.2 lpmReference
92.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
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98.8 lpmReference
Steering press.
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158.6 barReference
Rear Type
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IVN/IIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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9843 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
360 cmReference
330 cmReference
Weight
14288 kgReference
11113 kgReference
Front tire
710/70R38Reference
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Rear tire
710/70R38Reference
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Ag front
710/70R38Reference
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Ag rear
710/70R38Reference
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Length
673 cmReference
660 cmReference
Height (cab)
363 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
370 cmReference
353 cmReference
Ground clearance
42 cmReference
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Max Drawbar
4082 kgReference
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Max weight
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16329 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
160Reference
90Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
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Batteries
3Reference
4Reference
Battery CCA
950Reference
625Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
950 ampsReference
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General
Make & Model
Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference
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Country of manufacturer
CanadaReference
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Power
Max Power
375 hpReference
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Rated Power
340 hpReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
dry caliperReference
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Steering type
hydrostatic powerReference
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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 6 ValvesReference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
370.8 cmReference
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Height Over Cab
363.2 cmReference
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Overall Length
673.1 cmReference
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Overall weight
14,288.1 kgReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
710/70R38 agReference
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Front Wheel Type
710/70R38 agReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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956 Serial Numbers
1985
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956 85 232045Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Final
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956 85 251175Reference
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.