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Tractor · 1977Unverified

Versatile 500

Name: Versatile 500
Brand: Versatile

Versatile 500 — Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor · 160 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Versatile 500 is a tractor rated at 160 hp, categorising it among the higher-powered machines in its class. Manufactured from 1977 to 1979, this model features an 8-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, driving through four-wheel drive with a 15-speed gearbox. The Versatile 500 is intended for jobs of around 600–1,500 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

160 hp

Max power

550 hp

Weight

22,679.6 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

97 rows

Recorded power

160 hp

Transmissions

15-speed constant mesh

Production years

1977-1979

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerVersatileReference

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference

Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaReference

Original price was $44,000 in 1979Reference

Four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Articulated power steeringReference

Hydraulic disc brakesReference

Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Cummins 8.3L 8-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank401.2 LReference

Engine143.2 kWReference

Cummins 504-C210Reference

dieselReference

8-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke117 x 95 mmReference

Power143.2 kWReference

Air cleanerdual dry elementReference

Rated RPM2850Reference

Starter typeelectricReference

Coolant capacity37.9 LReference

Fuel TypedieselReference

No of Cylinders6 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed2100 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed839.1 kgReference

Bore and stroke5.39x6.65 inchesReference

Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

15-speed constant meshReference

Typeconstant meshReference

Gears15 forward and 5 reverseReference

Clutch196mm hydraulic discsReference

Five gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Transmission TypePowershiftReference

forward and reverse optionsfull power shift - 16F and 4RReference

Wheel Drive4WDReference

Track Drive typeoutboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)119.3 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Valves3Reference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Clutchwet discReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM540@2850Reference

Engine RPM1000@2765Reference

Dimensions

Front tire15.5x38Reference

Rear tire15.5x38Reference

Ag front15.5x38Reference

Ag rear15.5x38Reference

Ag front18.4x34Reference

Ag front18.4x38Reference

Ag front23.1x30Reference

Ag front23.1x34Reference

Ag rear18.4x34Reference

Ag rear18.4x38Reference

Ag rear23.1x30Reference

Ag rear23.1x34Reference

Front axle101 mmReference

Rear axle101 mmReference

500 Serial Numbers

1977500 77 130001Reference

1978500 78 130301Reference

1979500 79 130701Reference

Final500 79 130898Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemDelco alternatorReference

Charging amps75Reference

Charging volts12Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH204Reference

Total cold cranking amps950 AReference

General

Make & ModelVersatile (a part of Rostselmash)Reference

Cruise controlAvailableReference

Differential lockoptionalReference

Country of manufacturerCanadaReference

Capacities

Capacity912 ciReference

Power

Max Power550 hpReference

Rated Power500 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power400 hpReference

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM1000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakesdual dry caliperReference

Steering typehydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeclosed center load sensing (CCLS)Reference

Maximum operating pressure2900 psiReference

Remote Valves4 to 6 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IVReference

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase391.2 cmReference

Overall weight19,050.9 kgReference

Weight22,679.6 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type710/70R38Reference

Front Wheel Type710/70R38Reference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference

Seat SuspensionTRUEReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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