VersatileModel A
Versatile 260
Four-Wheel Drive
- power
- 260 hp
- displacement
- 543 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Four-Wheel Drive
Versatile 260 vs Versatile 946
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 946
Four-Wheel Drive
- power
- 325 hp
- displacement
- 855 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
VersatileVersatile 260
vs
VersatileVersatile 946
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Four-Wheel Drive
Engine Power
▲ 946 higher · +65 hp (+25%)260260 hp
946325 hp
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor375 hp
260 is in the 17th percentile; 946 is in the 35th · 162 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 946 higher · +312 ci (+57%)260543 ci
946855 ci
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor826 ci
260 is in the 15th percentile; 946 is in the 61st · 152 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied2606
9466
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor6
260 is in the 50th percentile; 946 is in the 50th · 159 models
Forward Gears
▲ 260 higher · +4 (+33%)26016
94612
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor16
260 is in the 50th percentile; 946 is in the 27th · 146 models
260 (A)946 (B)Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Versatile 260 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Versatile | Versatile | Same |
| Model | 260 | 946 | — |
| Category | Four-Wheel Drive | Four-Wheel Drive | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Versatile 260 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | QSL9 | NTA-855-A325 | — |
| Power Output | 260hp | 325hp | ▲ 946+65 hp · +25% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 543ci | 855ci | ▲ 946+312 ci · +57% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 5.5in | ▲ 946+1 in · +22% |
| Stroke | 5.7in | 6in | ▲ 946+0.3 in · +5% |
Transmission
| Spec | Versatile 260 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Versatile 260 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 252in | 260in | ▲ 946+8 in · +3% |
| Height | 132in | 131in | ▲ 260+1 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 23,945lb | 32,500lb | ▲ 946+8,555 lb · +36% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Versatile 260 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center Load Sensing (CCLS) | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Versatile 260 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Versatile 260 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Versatile 260 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Versatile 260 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 15.9gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Versatile 260 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 375 hpA · 17th percentile (260 hp)B · 35th percentile (325 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 826 ciA · 15th percentile (543 ci)B · 61st percentile (855 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 27th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 37,428 lbA · 17th percentile (23,945 lb)B · 37th percentile (32,500 lb)
A · 260B · 946Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor