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Versatile 430 vs Versatile 975
Verdict: Versatile 430 vs Versatile 975
The Versatile 430 and the Versatile 975 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 430 leads on rated power with 363 hp against 360 hp. Versatile 975 is the lighter machine (10,954 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 430 is the newer design (2018 vs 1983). In short: choose the Versatile 430 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 975 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
363 hp
360 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference
VersatileReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
With 24.5x32 tires.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
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Original price
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$149,000 (1984)Reference
Drive
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4x4 4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
946.2 LReference
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Exhaust fluid (DEF)
94.6 LReference
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Engine
320.7 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
320.7 kWReference
268.5 kWReference
Maximum Power
352.7 kWReference
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Rated RPM
1800Reference
2100Reference
Torque
2034.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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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
767.9 kgReference
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Aspiration
Turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooledReference
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Oil capacity
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20.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
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57.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Caterpillar TA19Reference
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Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 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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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
270.7 kWReference
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Type
full power shiftReference
open centerReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
4 to 6Reference
4Reference
Pump flow
401.2 lpmReference
89.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVN/IIIReference
4N/3Reference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
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Hydraulic system
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79.5 LReference
Steering flow
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98.8 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
342 cmReference
330 cmReference
Weight
14288 kgReference
10954 kgReference
Shipping
14288 kgReference
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Max Drawbar
4082 kgReference
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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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20.8x38Reference
Ag rear
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20.8x38Reference
Length
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642 cmReference
Width
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386 cmReference
Height (cab)
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321 cmReference
Max weight
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16329 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
90Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
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Batteries
3Reference
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Battery CCA
1000Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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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
19504 kgReference
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Capacity
11.8 LReference
79.5 LReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
95 LReference
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Fuel
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700.2 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
475 hpReference
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Rated Power
430 hpReference
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PTO
PTO torque rise
51 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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975 Serial Numbers
1983
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975 83 232045Reference
1984
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975 84 184625Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Final
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975 84 184725Reference
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.