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Versatile 900 Series II vs Versatile 946
Verdict: Versatile 900 Series II vs Versatile 946
The Versatile 900 Series II and the Versatile 946 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 900 Series II leads on rated power with 295 hp against 286 hp. Versatile 946 is the lighter machine (14,742 kg vs 17,920 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Versatile 946 is the newer design (1987 vs 1972). In short: choose the Versatile 900 Series II for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 946 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
295 hp
286 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
VersatileReference
VersatileReference
With 24.5x32 tires.Reference
Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine
220.0 kWReference
242.4 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
164.1 kWReference
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Displacement
14.8 LReference
14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 121 mmReference
140 x 152 mmReference
Power
220.0 kWReference
242.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dry dry elementReference
Pre-heating
ether injectionReference
block heaterReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2400Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
1000-2640Reference
1000-2100Reference
Torque
957.3 NmReference
1433.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
1800Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
50.2 LReference
60.3 LReference
Oil capacity
20.3 LReference
47.3 LReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
355.6mm ceramic discReference
228mm wet discReference
Capacities
Fuel
700.2 LReference
1082.5 LReference
Max capacity
13154 kgReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
70.4 LReference
57.9 LReference
Type
gearReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
70.4 LReference
57.9 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
165.5 barReference
Valves
3Reference
4 to 5Reference
Pump flow
101.8 lpmReference
92.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
98.4 lpmReference
98.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IVN/IIIReference
Control
position and depth controlReference
position controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
8287 kgReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5611 kgReference
5913 kgReference
PTO (claimed)
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213.3 kWReference
Steering press.
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158.6 barReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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1000 (1.75)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
330 cmReference
330 cmReference
Weight
17920 to 28500 poundsReference
14742 kgReference
Front tire
24.5x32Reference
24.5-32Reference
Rear tire
24.5x32Reference
24.5-32Reference
Ag front
30.5x32Reference
30.5x32Reference
Ag rear
30.5x32Reference
30.5x32Reference
Length
642 cmReference
660 cmReference
Height (cab)
321 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
330 cmReference
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Shipping
8128 kgReference
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Operating
12927 kgReference
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Ground clearance
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40 cmReference
Steering wheel
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260 cmReference
900 Serial Numbers
1972
090100Reference
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1975
900 3070301Reference
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1976
900 76 070801Reference
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1977
900 77 071401Reference
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1978
0901301Reference
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1979
900 0500800Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the console inside the cab.Reference
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Final
900 77 071500Reference
946 93 D931121Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
75Reference
90Reference
Batteries
2Reference
4Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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625Reference
Speeds
946 Serial Numbers
1989
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946 89 D430119Reference
1990
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946 90 D450110Reference
1991
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946 91 D475066Reference
1992
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946 92 D485002Reference
1993
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946 93 D930045Reference
Versatile 946 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.