versatile 256
![]() | 1984 - 1985
200 Series | 1984 - 1985 | 200 Series |
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1984 - 1985 | |||
200 Series | |||
1984 - 1985 | |
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200 Series |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Versatile |
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
Original price was $41,000 in 1985 | |
The Versatile 256 is a bi-directional tractor, designed to operate in both directions of travel. The operator console rotates 180-degrees. | |
Versatile 256 Engine | |
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Cummins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Versatile 256 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Versatile 256 Power | |
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Engine | 100.6 hp
75.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 85.8 hp
64.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | power |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab standard with 180-degree console rotation. | |
Photos | |
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Versatile 256 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 39 gal
147.6 L |
Hydraulic system | 8.5 gal
32.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load sensing |
Capacity | 8.5 gal
32.2 L |
Pressure | 2800 psi
193.1 bar |
Rear valves | 3 |
Front valves | 2 OptOptional |
Pump flow | 23 gpm
87.1 lpm |
Steering flow | 5 gpm
18.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I OptOptional |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4400 lbs
1995 kg |
Front Hitch | II/I OptOptional |
Front lift (at ends) | 3266 lbs
1481 kg |
Front lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2000 lbs
907 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2500 |
| 1000@2500 |
Front PTO | optional |
Front PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 86 inches
218 cm |
Weight | 8700 to 11650 pounds |
Front tire | 14.9x28 |
Rear tire | 14.9x28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Versatile 256 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ... |
256 Serial Numbers | |
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1984 | 205101 |
1985 | 253500 |
Final | 253861 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 580 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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200 Series published by Versatile | |
256 published by Versatile | |
Agricultural Operations Sales Manual published in 1983, by Versatile |
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