Compare/Versatile 485 vs Versatile 520DT

Versatile 485 vs Versatile 520DT

Verdict: Versatile 485 vs Versatile 520DT

The Versatile 485 and the Versatile 520DT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 520DT leads on rated power with 520 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 520DT holds more fuel (1748.7 L vs 1,324.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Versatile 520DT is the newer design (2018 vs 2008). In short: choose the Versatile 520DT 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Versatile

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Versatile

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

485 hp

520 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Trailer brakes

hydraulic (optional)Reference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

361.7 kWReference

387.8 kWReference

Displacement

14.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

137 x 169 mmReference

Power

361.7 kWReference

387.8 kWReference

Maximum Power

391.5 kWReference

426.5 kWReference

Torque

2237.4 NmReference

2305.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

47.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

83.0 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6 CylinderReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

748.4 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

5.39x6.65 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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90.8 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Rated RPM

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1800Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

QuadshiftReference

Caterpillar TA22Reference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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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

1324.8 LReference

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Max capacity

21999 kgReference

30345 kgReference

Fuel tank

1,324.9 LReference

1748.7 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

Capacity

113.6 LReference

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Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

4 to 8 (electro-hydraulic)Reference

4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

302.8 lpmReference

401.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IVReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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

6804 kgReference

Shipping

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26694 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

160Reference

200Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

Batteries

3Reference

Battery CCA

950Reference

1000Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

950 ampsReference

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General

Make & Model

Versatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Country of manufacturer

CanadaReference

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Power

Max Power

525 hpReference

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Rated Power

485 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 8 ValvesReference

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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

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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

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Variants

520

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wheeled tractorReference

520DT

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crawlerReference

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.