Versatile 280
The Versatile 280 is a tractor produced by Versatile. It is equipped with a 506 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 280 hp / 208.8 kW. Transmission: power shift. Operating weight: 17700 to 20050 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 280 hp / 208.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
110 gal
416.4 L
Transmission
power shift
Operating Weight
17700 to 20050 pounds
Overview
![]() | 2009 - 2014
Model year 2009-20112012-2014
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Versatile |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
Versatile 280 Engine | |
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Cummins 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Versatile 280 Transmission | |
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18-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
Versatile 280 Power | |
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Engine | 280 hp
208.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 225 hp
167.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Cab standard |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 110 gal
416.4 L |
Hydraulic system | 31 gal
117.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load sensing |
Capacity | 31 gal
117.3 L |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 3 to 4 |
Total flow | 30 gpm
113.6 lpm |
55 gpmOptOptional
208.2 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 15,000 lbs
6804 kg |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 121 inches (standard)
307 cm |
125 inches (Ultra Steer)
317 cm | |
Weight | 17700 to 20050 pounds |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 130 |
160 OptOptional | |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 950 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 506 ci / 8.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins QSC |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 506 ci
8.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.488x5.315 inches
114 x 135 mm |
Power | 280 hp
208.8 kW |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 1000 lb-ft
1356.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 29 qts
27.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — power shift
Transmission | power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 9 reverse |
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Dimensions
Versatile 280 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 121 inches (standard)
307 cm |
125 inches (Ultra Steer)
317 cm | |
Length | 200 inches (standard)
508 cm |
205 inches (Ultra Steer)
520 cm | |
Height (cab) | 125 inches
317 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 126 inches
320 cm |
Ground clearance | 18.6 inches
47 cm |
Versatile 280 Weight | |
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Shipping | 17,700 lbs (2WD)
8028 kg |
19,150 lbs (4WD)
8686 kg | |
20,050 lbs (UltraSteer)
9094 kg | |
Photos
Versatile 280 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Versatile 280.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)280 hp
Kilowatts (kW)208.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)283.9 PS
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