Compare/Versatile 950 vs Versatile 956

Versatile 950 vs Versatile 956

Verdict: Versatile 950 vs Versatile 956

The Versatile 950 and the Versatile 956 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 950 leads on rated power with 348 hp against 335 hp. Versatile 956 is the lighter machine (11,113 kg vs 18,045 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Versatile 956 is the newer design (1985 vs 1977). In short: choose the Versatile 950 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 956 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Versatile

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Best match

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Versatile

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

348 hp

335 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

VersatileReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

Steering

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hydraulic powerReference

Engine

259.5 kWReference

249.8 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

223.7 kWReference

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Displacement

14.8 LReference

14.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 121 mmReference

140 x 152 mmReference

Power

259.5 kWReference

249.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

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Compression

15.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2100Reference

Idle RPM

1000-2640Reference

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Torque

1149.9 NmReference

1457.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

1800Reference

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

51.1 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

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Capacities

Fuel

700.2 LReference

1082.5 LReference

Max capacity

14742 kgReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

70.4 LReference

54.9 LReference

Type

gearReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

70.4 LReference

54.9 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

165.5 barReference

Valves

3Reference

4 to 4Reference

Pump flow

93.1 lpmReference

92.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

102.2 lpmReference

98.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

IVN/IIIReference

Control

position and depth controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

8287 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

5611 kgReference

9843 kgReference

Steering press.

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158.6 barReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

330 cmReference

Weight

18045 to 31000 poundsReference

11113 kgReference

Front tire

24.5x32Reference

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Rear tire

24.5x32Reference

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Ag front

30.5x32Reference

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Ag rear

30.5x32Reference

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Length

642 cmReference

660 cmReference

Height (cab)

321 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

330 cmReference

353 cmReference

Shipping

8185 kgReference

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Operating

14061 kgReference

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Max weight

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16329 kgReference

950 Serial Numbers

1977

950 77 110301Reference

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1978

950 78 110676Reference

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1979

950 79 110801Reference

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1980

950 80 110851Reference

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1981

950 81 111051Reference

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1982

950 82 111201Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference

Final

950 82 111269Reference

956 85 251175Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

75Reference

90Reference

Batteries

2Reference

4Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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625Reference

956 Serial Numbers

1985

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956 85 232045Reference

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.