Compare/Versatile 405 vs Versatile 976

Versatile 405 vs Versatile 976

Verdict: Versatile 405 vs Versatile 976

The Versatile 405 and the Versatile 976 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 405 leads on rated power with 320 hp against 316 hp. Versatile 976 is the lighter machine (9,570 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 405 is the newer design (2018 vs 1985). In short: choose the Versatile 405 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 976 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

320 hp

316 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

outboard planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

946.2 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

94.6 LReference

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Engine

298.3 kWReference

268.5 kWReference

Displacement

11.8 LReference

14.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

132 x 144 mmReference

140 x 152 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power

298.3 kWReference

268.5 kWReference

Maximum Power

335.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1800Reference

2100Reference

Torque

1966.2 NmReference

1586.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6Reference

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Engine torque at rated speed

725.7 kgReference

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Aspiration

Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooledReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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216.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Pre-heating

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block heaterReference

Idle RPM

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1000-2100Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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47.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

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60.3 LReference

Transmission

Caterpillar TA19Reference

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Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

16F x 4RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

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228mm wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

238.6 kWReference

235.6 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

165.5 barReference

Valves

4 to 6Reference

4 to 5Reference

Pump flow

401.2 lpmReference

92.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IVN/IIIReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

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

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

342 cmReference

330 cmReference

Weight

14288 kgReference

9570 kgReference

Shipping

14288 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

4082 kgReference

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Front tire

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24.5-32Reference

Rear tire

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24.5-32Reference

Ag front

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30.5x32Reference

Ag rear

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30.5x32Reference

Length

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660 cmReference

Shipping weight

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9570 kgReference

Max weight

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16329 kgReference

Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Steering wheel

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260 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

200Reference

90Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Batteries

3Reference

4Reference

Battery CCA

1000Reference

625Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Alternator size

12 VReference

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Battery options

12 VReference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Capacities

Max capacity

18144 kgReference

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Capacity

11.8 LReference

57.9 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

95 LReference

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Fuel

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1082.5 LReference

General

Make & Model

Cummins X12 (Stage V)Reference

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Drawbar category

Category IVReference

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Drawbar Maximum vertical load

4,082.3 kgReference

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Display

AvailableReference

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Radio

AvailableReference

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ISOBUS ready

TRUEReference

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Power

Max Power

450 hpReference

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Rated Power

400 hpReference

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PTO

PTO torque rise

60 percentReference

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Rear PTO Power

TRUEReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 rpmReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

53 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

Closed center load sensing systemReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IVN / IIIReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

5,896.7 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall weight

14,288.1 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab glass area

85.9 sq. ftReference

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Cab space

175.5 cu.ft.Reference

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976 Serial Numbers

1985

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976 85 234050Reference

1986

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976 86 270102Reference

1987

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976 87 ------Reference

1988

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976 88 330140Reference

1989

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976 89 D430100Reference

1990

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976 90 D450100Reference

1991

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976 91 D475198Reference

1992

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976 92 D485039Reference

1993

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976 93 D930055Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference

Final

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976 93 D931144Reference

Versatile 976 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.