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Versatile 485 vs Versatile 500DT
Verdict: Versatile 485 vs Versatile 500DT
The Versatile 485 and the Versatile 500DT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 500DT leads on rated power with 500 hp against 485 hp. Versatile 485 is the lighter machine (19,051 kg vs 26,694 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Versatile 500DT holds more fuel (1797.9 L vs 1,324.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Versatile 500DT is the newer design (2013 vs 2008). In short: choose the Versatile 500DT for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 485 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
485 hp
500 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Trailer brakes
hydraulic (optional)Reference
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Drive
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crawlerReference
Engine
Engine
361.7 kWReference
372.9 kWReference
Displacement
14.9 LReference
14.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
137 x 169 mmReference
137 x 169 mmReference
Power
361.7 kWReference
372.9 kWReference
Maximum Power
391.5 kWReference
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Torque
2237.4 NmReference
2508.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
47.8 LReference
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Coolant capacity
83.0 LReference
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Fuel Type
dieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
6 CylinderReference
6 cylinderReference
Engine torque at rated speed
748.4 kgReference
839.1 kgReference
Bore and stroke
5.39x6.65 inchesReference
5.39x6.65 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Emissions
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Interim Tier IVReference
Emission control
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exhaust gas recirculation and diesel particulate filter (DPF) (EGR)Reference
Rated RPM
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2100Reference
Rated engine speed
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2,100 RPMReference
Transmission
Transmission
QuadshiftReference
Caterpillar TA22Reference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
wet discReference
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Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
PowershiftReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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Track Drive type
outboard planetaryReference
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forward and reverse options
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full power shift - 16 F and 4 RReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
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outboard planetaryReference
Capacities
Fuel
1324.8 LReference
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Max capacity
21999 kgReference
27805 kgReference
Fuel tank
1,324.9 LReference
1797.9 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
50.5 qtsReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
113.6 LReference
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Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
113.6 LReference
6/30/1,902 ciReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
4 to 8 (electro-hydraulic)Reference
4 to 6Reference
Pump flow
302.8 lpmReference
401.2 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
391 cmReference
391 cmReference
Weight
19051 kgReference
26694 kgReference
Front tire
710/70R42Reference
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Rear tire
710/70R42Reference
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Ag front
710/70R42Reference
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Ag rear
710/70R42Reference
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Length
759 cmReference
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Height (cab)
344 cmReference
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Ground clearance
55 cmReference
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Max Drawbar
5443 kgReference
5443 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
160Reference
200Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
12Reference
Batteries
3Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
950Reference
950Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
950 ampsReference
950 ccaReference
General
Make & Model
Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference
Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference
Cruise control
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Country of manufacturer
CanadaReference
CanadaReference
Power
Max Power
525 hpReference
500 hpReference
Rated Power
485 hpReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
dry caliperReference
dual dry caliperReference
Steering type
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
closed center load sensing (CCLS)Reference
closed center load sensing (CCLS)Reference
Maximum operating pressure
2,900 psiReference
2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves
4 to 8 ValvesReference
4 to 6 valvesReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
344.9 cmReference
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Overall Length
759.5 cmReference
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Overall weight
19,050.9 kgReference
26,693.9 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
710/70R42Reference
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Front Wheel Type
710/70R42Reference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
TRUEReference
TRUEReference
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.