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VersatileModel A
Versatile 305
Utility
- power
- 256 hp
- displacement
- 505 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
Versatile 305 vs Versatile 856
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 856
Utility
- power
- 240 hp
- displacement
- 611 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
VersatileVersatile 305
vs
VersatileVersatile 856
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 305 higher · +16 hp (+7%)305256 hp
856240 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
305 is in the 96th percentile; 856 is in the 96th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 856 higher · +106 ci (+21%)305505 ci
856611 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
305 is in the 94th percentile; 856 is in the 95th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied3056
8566
Median Utility Tractor4
305 is in the 93rd percentile; 856 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 305 higher · +4 (+33%)30516
85612
Median Utility Tractor12
305 is in the 73rd percentile; 856 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
305 (A)856 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Versatile 305 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Versatile | Versatile | Same |
| Model | 305 | 856 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Versatile 305 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | QSC8.3 | L10 | — |
| Power Output | 256hp | 240hp | ▲ 305+16 hp · +7% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 505ci | 611ci | ▲ 856+106 ci · +21% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 4.9in | ▲ 856+0.4 in · +9% |
| Stroke | 5.3in | 5.4in | ▲ 856+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | Versatile 305 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized / Full power shift | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Versatile 305 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 265in | 260in | ▲ 305+5 in · +2% |
| Height | 146in | 131in | ▲ 305+15 in · +11% |
| Operating Weight | 30,890lb | 24,900lb | ▲ 305+5,990 lb · +24% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Versatile 305 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Direct engine drive | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydraulic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Versatile 305 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | III | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | IVN/III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 15,791lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Versatile 305 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydraulic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Versatile 305 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 12 Volt | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Versatile 305 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 13.8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Versatile 305 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 96th percentile (256 hp)B · 96th percentile (240 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 94th percentile (505 ci)B · 95th percentile (611 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 97th percentile (30,890 lb)B · 96th percentile (24,900 lb)
A · 305B · 856Median Utility Tractor