Head to head · Four-Wheel Drive

Versatile 260 vs Versatile 400

Versatile 260 Tractor
VersatileModel A

Versatile 260

Four-Wheel Drive

power
260 hp
displacement
543 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 260 specs
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VersatileModel B

Versatile 400

Four-Wheel Drive

power
331 hp
displacement
729 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 400 specs
VersatileVersatile 260
vs
VersatileVersatile 400

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Four-Wheel Drive

n = 98–162

Engine Power

▲ 400 higher · +71 hp (+27%)
260260 hp
400331 hp
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor375 hp

260 is in the 17th percentile; 400 is in the 38th · 162 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 400 higher · +186 ci (+34%)
260543 ci
400729 ci
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor826 ci

260 is in the 15th percentile; 400 is in the 26th · 152 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2606
4006
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor6

260 is in the 50th percentile; 400 is in the 50th · 159 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
26016
40016
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor16

260 is in the 50th percentile; 400 is in the 50th · 146 models

260 (A)400 (B)Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecVersatile 260Versatile 400Difference
ManufacturerVersatileVersatileSame
Model260400—
CategoryFour-Wheel DriveFour-Wheel DriveSame

Engine

SpecVersatile 260Versatile 400Difference
ManufacturerCumminsCumminsSame
ModelQSL9Cummins Diesel Type—
Power Output260hp331hp▲ 400+71 hp · +27%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement543ci729ci▲ 400+186 ci · +34%
Bore4.5in5.1in▲ 400+0.6 in · +13%
Stroke5.7in5.9in▲ 400+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecVersatile 260Versatile 400Difference
TypeFull Power ShiftPartially synchronized / full power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecVersatile 260Versatile 400Difference
Length252in265in▲ 400+13 in · +5%
Height132in143in▲ 400+11 in · +8%
Operating Weight23,945lb37,325lb▲ 400+13,380 lb · +56%

Hydraulics

SpecVersatile 260Versatile 400Difference
System TypeClosed Center Load Sensing (CCLS)Closed center load sensing (CCLS)Same
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecVersatile 260Versatile 400Difference
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Not recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded40,000lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecVersatile 260Versatile 400Difference
Chassis TypeNot recordedFour wheel drive with duals—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecVersatile 260Versatile 400Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecVersatile 260Versatile 400Difference
CoolantNot recorded15.9gal—

Operator Station

SpecVersatile 260Versatile 400Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 375 hp
A · 17th percentile (260 hp)B · 38th percentile (331 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 826 ci
A · 15th percentile (543 ci)B · 26th percentile (729 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 37,428 lb
A · 17th percentile (23,945 lb)B · 50th percentile (37,325 lb)
A · 260B · 400Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor
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