Tractor · 1977Unverified
Versatile 500
Versatile 500 — Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor · 160 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
160 hp
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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
Transmission
15-speed constant meshReference
Typeconstant meshReference
Gears15 forward and 5 reverseReference
Clutch196mm hydraulic discsReference
Five gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
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
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.