Versatile 500

Production ended · 4WD

PTO power · claimed

160 hp

Weight
no record
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1979
$44,000

Power

Power specifications
Engine192 hp unspecified
PTO160 hp claimed
Drawbarno record
Listed power192 hp engine basis

Engines

Engines fitted to the Versatile 500
Cummins 8.3L 8-cyl dieselDiesel · 8 cyl504 ci
Engine details
Cummins 8.3L 8-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
4.63 in × 3.75 in
Rated speed
2,850 rpm
Rated power
192 hp
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Transmissions

Transmissions for the Versatile 500
15-speed constant meshconstant mesh15F / 5R
Transmission notes

15-speed constant mesh: Five gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.

Weight

Weight specifications
Weightno record

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbaseno record
Lengthno record

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank106 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemopen center
Pump flowno record
Remote valves3

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear lift capacityno record

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO speeds540 (1.375)
Clutchwet disc
Engine rpm at PTO speed540@2850

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive4WD
SteeringArticulated power steering
BrakesHydraulic disc brakes
Final drivesinboard planetary
CabCab standard with air-conditioning

Tires

Tires specifications
Front15.5x38
Rear15.5x38

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage12 V
Batteries2
Battery capacity204 Ah
ChargingDelco alternator
Charging output75 A
Groundnegative

Production

Production specifications
Price new$44,000 (1979)
FactoriesWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Built byVersatile

Serial numbers

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
1977500 77 130001
1978500 78 130301
1979500 79 130701
Final500 79 130898

Literature

  • Model 500 Versatile, 1977
  • Model 500 Versatile