Compare/Versatile 555 vs Versatile 836

Versatile 555 vs Versatile 836

Verdict: Versatile 555 vs Versatile 836

The Versatile 555 and the Versatile 836 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 836 leads on rated power with 193 hp against 184 hp. Versatile 555 is the lighter machine (9,979 kg vs 11,013 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Versatile 836 is the newer design (1985 vs 1979). In short: choose the Versatile 836 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 555 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

184 hp

193 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

VersatileReference

With 18.4x38 tires.Reference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Steering

articulatedReference

hydraulic powerReference

Final drives

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inboard planetary (row-crop axle)Reference

Engine

156.6 kWReference

Displacement

9.1 LReference

10.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 105 mmReference

125 x 136 mmReference

Power

156.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2850Reference

2100Reference

Coolant capacity

41.6 LReference

52.1 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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124.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Torque

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926.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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135.0 kWReference

Max power

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118.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

15 forward and 5 reverseReference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

228mm hydraulic wet discReference

Oil capacity

24.6 LReference

17.0 LReference

Transmission

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Versatile Three-by-FiveReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

137.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

79.5 LReference

57.9 LReference

Type

gearReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

79.5 LReference

57.9 LReference

Valves

3Reference

4 to 5Reference

Pump flow

87.8 lpmReference

95.4 lpmReference

Total flow

153.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIN/IIReference

IVN/IIIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2670Reference

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PTO (tested)

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143.6 kWReference

Steering flow

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98.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

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158.6 barReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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9843 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

454.2 LReference

931.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

304 cmReference

330 cmReference

Weight

9979 kgReference

11013 kgReference

Front tire

18.4x38Reference

18.4-38Reference

Rear tire

18.4x38Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

20.8x38Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag rear

20.8x38Reference

18.4-38Reference

Length

642 cmReference

660 cmReference

Max weight

11340 kgReference

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Height (exhaust)

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332 cmReference

Front axle

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FlangeReference

Bar rear axle

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101 mmReference

555 Serial Numbers

1979

555 79 140001Reference

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1980

555 80 131001Reference

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1981

555 81 131650Reference

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1982

555 82 132401Reference

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1983

555 83 133475Reference

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1984

555 84 034501Reference

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Final

555 84 034699Reference

836 86 270425Reference

Speeds

836 Serial Numbers

1985

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836 85 215025Reference

1986

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836 86 270376Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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90Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Battery CCA

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625Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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40.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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11214 kgReference

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.