Head to head · Utility

Versatile 305 vs Versatile 850

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VersatileModel A

Versatile 305

Utility

power
256 hp
displacement
505 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 305 specs
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VersatileModel B

Versatile 850

Utility

power
280 hp
displacement
855 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 850 specs
VersatileVersatile 305
vs
VersatileVersatile 850

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,0835,720

Engine Power

▲ 850 higher · +24 hp (+9%)
305256 hp
850280 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

305 is in the 96th percentile; 850 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 850 higher · +350 ci (+69%)
305505 ci
850855 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

305 is in the 94th percentile; 850 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
3056
8506
Median Utility Tractor4

305 is in the 93rd percentile; 850 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 305 higher · +4 (+33%)
30516
85012
Median Utility Tractor12

305 is in the 73rd percentile; 850 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

305 (A)850 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecVersatile 305Versatile 850Difference
ManufacturerVersatileVersatileSame
Model305850
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecVersatile 305Versatile 850Difference
ManufacturerCumminsCumminsSame
ModelQSC8.3NT-855-C280
Power Output256hp280hp850+24 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement505ci855ci850+350 ci · +69%
Bore4.5in5.5in850+1 in · +22%
Stroke5.3in6in850+0.7 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecVersatile 305Versatile 850Difference
TypePartially synchronized / Full power shiftGear

Dimensions & Weight

SpecVersatile 305Versatile 850Difference
Length265in253in305+12 in · +5%
Height146in144in305+2 in · +1%
Operating Weight30,890lb18,500lb305+12,390 lb · +67%

Hydraulics

SpecVersatile 305Versatile 850Difference
System TypeDirect engine driveOpen center
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerArticulated power

Hitch & Towing

SpecVersatile 305Versatile 850Difference
Hitch TypeIIIThree-Point Hitch
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded
Hitch Capacity15,791lb12,370lb305+3,421 lb · +28%

Chassis & Drive

SpecVersatile 305Versatile 850Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive TypeFour-wheel Drive (4WD)4WD
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerArticulated power

Electrical

SpecVersatile 305Versatile 850Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecVersatile 305Versatile 850Difference
CoolantNot recorded12.3gal

Operator Station

SpecVersatile 305Versatile 850Difference
TypeCabNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 96th percentile (256 hp)B · 96th percentile (280 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 94th percentile (505 ci)B · 98th percentile (855 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 97th percentile (30,890 lb)B · 94th percentile (18,500 lb)
A · 305B · 850Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageVersatile 305Full spec pageVersatile 850