Versatile 260
The Versatile 260 is a tractor produced by Versatile. It is equipped with a 543 ci 8.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 260 hp / 193.9 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 9 reverse. Operating weight: 23945 lbs 10861 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 260 hp / 193.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
170 gal
643.5 L
Transmission
16 forward and 9 reverse
Operating Weight
23945 lbs
10861 kg
Overview
 | 2014 - 2017
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Versatile (a part of Rostselmash) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
Versatile 260 Engine | |
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Cummins 8.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 170 gal
643.5 L |
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Versatile 260 Transmission | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Versatile 260 Power | |
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Engine | 260 hp
193.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Power steering | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load sensing (CCLS) |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 4 to 6 |
Pump flow | 55 gpm
208.2 lpm |
75 gpmOptOptional
283.9 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Rear lift | 18850 lbs
8550 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 124.6 inches
316 cm |
Weight | 23945 lbs
10861 kg |
Front tire | 420/90R30 |
Rear tire | 480/80R46 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 200 |
Charging volts | 12 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 950 |
Battery volts | 12 |
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MFWD Tractors published in 2014, by Versatile |
Engine
Engine Detail — 543 ci / 8.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins QSL9 |
Configuration | turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 543 ci
8.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.49x5.69 inches
114 x 145 mm |
Emissions | Interim Tier IV |
Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation and diesel particulate filter (DPF) (EGR) |
Power | 260 hp
193.9 kW |
Maximum Power | 296 hp
220.7 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 945 lb-ft
1281.4 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Versatile 260 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 9 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 9 reverse |
Dimensions
Versatile 260 Tires | |
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Ag front | 420/90R30 |
Ag rear | 480/80R46 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 124.6 inches
316 cm |
Length | 252 inches
640 cm |
Height (cab) | 132 inches
335 cm |
Weight | 23945 lbs
10861 kg |
Max weight | 27510 lbs
12478 kg |
Bar rear axle | 4.3 by 120 inches
109 by 3048 mm |
Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 132 inches
152 to 335 cm |
Photos
Versatile 260
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Versatile 260 based on its 260 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Versatile 260.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.6 hrs
Approximately 12.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (170 gal / 643.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~13.5 gal/hr (51.2 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Versatile 260 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Versatile 260.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)260 hp
Kilowatts (kW)193.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)263.6 PS
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