Versatile 256

Production ended · 4WD

PTO power · claimed

85.8 hp

Weight
11,650 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1985
$41,000

Power

Power specifications
Engine100.6 hp unspecified
PTO85.8 hp claimed
Drawbarno record
Listed power100 hp engine basis

Engines

Engines fitted to the Versatile 256
Cummins 3.9L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl239 ci
Engine details
Cummins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
4.02 in × 4.72 in
Rated speed
2,500 rpm
Rated power
100.6 hp
Torque
250 lb·ft at 1,600 rpm
Aspiration
turbocharged diesel
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Transmissions

Transmissions for the Versatile 256
hydrostatichydrostaticinfinite forward and reverse (3-range)

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight11,650 lb operating
Shipping8,700 lb

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase86 in
Lengthno record
Height112 in

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank39 gal
Hydraulic system8.5 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemclosed center load sensing
Pump flow23 gpm
Steering flow5 gpm
Pressure2,800 psi
Rear valves3

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryII/I
Controlposition control
Rear lift capacityno record
Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm)4,400 lb
Front hitch categoryII/I

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO speeds540/1000 (1.375)
Front PTOoptional
Front PTO speeds540/1000 (1.375)
Clutchwet disc
Engine rpm at PTO speed540@2500

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive4WD
Steeringpower
BrakesHydraulic disc brakes
CabCab standard with 180-degree console rotation

Tires

Tires specifications
Front14.9x28
Rear14.9x28

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage12 V
Batteries2
Cold cranking580 CCA
Chargingalternator

Production

Production specifications
Price new$41,000 (1985)
FactoriesWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Built byVersatile

Serial numbers

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
1984205101
1985253500
Final253861

Literature

  • 200 Series Versatile
  • 256 Versatile
  • Agricultural Operations Sales Manual Versatile, 1983

Attachments

  • front-end loader