Buhler Versatile 2180

The Buhler Versatile 2180 is a tractor produced by Buhler Versatile. It is equipped with a 456 ci 7.5 L engine. The rated power output is 260 hp 193.9 kW. Transmission: 18 forward and 9 reverse. Operating weight: 19,205 lbs 8711 kg.

Overview

	2000 - 2008 Genesis SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2000 - 2008
Genesis Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Buhler Versatile
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Original price was $110,000 in 2008

Variants
8870	similar Ford model

Buhler Versatile 2180 Engine
New Holland 7.5L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Buhler Versatile 2180 Power
Engine	260 hp 193.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	180 hp 134.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	166.3 hp 124.0 kW
PTO (tested)	200.6 hp 149.6 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	110 gal 416.4 L
Hydraulic system	37 gal 140.0 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center load-sensing
Capacity	37 gal 140.0 L
Pressure	2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves	3 or 4
Total flow	30 gpm 113.6 lpm
	55 gpm*Optional HydraFlow. 208.2 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	3
Control	electronic draft sensing
Rear lift	12500 lbs 5670 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	wet disc
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)
	1000 (1.375)OptOptional
Engine RPM	1000@1903

Dimensions & Tires
Standard Steer Wheelbase	118.3 inches 300 cm
Ultra Steer Wheelbase	122.6 inches 311 cm
Weight	19,205 lbs 8711 kg
Front tire	16.9R30
Rear tire	20.8R42
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	130
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	950
Battery volts	12

References
Genesis 2WD/FWD published in 2001, by Buhler Versatile
Genesis II 2WD/FWD published in 2007, by Buhler Versatile
Genesis Series published in 2008, by Buhler Versatile

Engine

Engine Detail — 456 ci / 7.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	New Holland Genesis
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	456 ci 7.5 L
Bore/Stroke	4.40x5.00 inches 112 x 127 mm
Emissions	Tier II
Power	260 hp 193.9 kW
Fuel system	electronic fuel injection
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	17.5:1
Rated RPM	2100
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	22.5 qts 21.3 L
Coolant capacity	28 qts 26.5 L

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed full power shift
18-speed full power shift

Transmission — 16 forward and 9 reverse full power shift

Type	full power shift
Gears	16 forward and 9 reverse
Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc

Transmission — 18 forward and 9 reverse full power shift

Type	full power shift
Gears	18 forward and 9 reverse

Dimensions

Buhler Versatile 2180 Tires
Ag front	16.9R30
Ag rear	20.8R42

Dimensions
Standard Steer Wheelbase	118.3 inches 300 cm
Ultra Steer Wheelbase	122.6 inches 311 cm
Standard Steer Length	201.5 inches 511 cm
Ultra Steer Length	205.9 inches 522 cm
Width	112 inches 284 cm
Height (cab)	122 inches 309 cm
Height (exhaust)	124 inches 314 cm
Weight	19,205 lbs 8711 kg
Ground clearance	18.6 inches 47 cm
Rear axle	4.13 by 112 inches 104 by 2844 mm
Rear axle	4.13 by 120 inches 104 by 3048 mm
2WD Front tread	61 to 87 inches 154 to 220 cm
4WD Front tread	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm
Rear tread	60 to 124 inches 152 to 314 cm
Rear tread	60 to 128 inches 152 to 325 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1647
Diesel 16-speed 4WD May 1996 - July 1996, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1647 file
PTO performance
Max power	200.6 hp 149.6 kW
Fuel use	10.0 gal/hour 37.9 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	185.9 hp 138.6 kW
Fuel use	10.1 gal/hour 38.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	200.2 hp 149.3 kW
Fuel use	10.2 gal/hour 38.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	166.3 hp 124.0 kW
Fuel use	10.4 gal/hour 39.4 l/hour
Gear 9 used for power test.
Max pull	18550 lbs 8414 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

Photos

Buhler Versatile 2180 tractor photo