VersatileModel A
Versatile 340
Utility
- power
- 340 hp
- displacement
- 661 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Versatile 340 vs Versatile 500
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 500
Utility
- power
- 500 hp
- displacement
- 912 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
VersatileVersatile 340
vs
VersatileVersatile 500
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 500 higher · +160 hp (+47%)340340 hp
500500 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
340 is in the 97th percentile; 500 is in the 99th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 500 higher · +251 ci (+38%)340661 ci
500912 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
340 is in the 96th percentile; 500 is in the 99th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied3406
5006
Median Utility Tractor4
340 is in the 93rd percentile; 500 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 500 higher · +4 (+33%)34012
50016
Median Utility Tractor12
340 is in the 50th percentile; 500 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
340 (A)500 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Versatile 340 | Versatile 500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Versatile | Versatile | Same |
| Model | 340 | 500 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Versatile 340 | Versatile 500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | QSM11 | QSX15 | — |
| Power Output | 340hp | 500hp | ▲ 500+160 hp · +47% |
| Rated RPM | 1,400RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 500+700 RPM · +50% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 661ci | 912ci | ▲ 500+251 ci · +38% |
| Bore | 4.9in | 5.4in | ▲ 500+0.5 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 5.8in | 6.7in | ▲ 500+0.9 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | Versatile 340 | Versatile 500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Versatile 340 | Versatile 500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 265in | 253in | ▲ 340+12 in · +5% |
| Height | 146in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 31,500lb | 42,000lb | ▲ 500+10,500 lb · +33% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Versatile 340 | Versatile 500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing (CCLS) | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Versatile 340 | Versatile 500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Optional Transmission or Live PTO | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Versatile 340 | Versatile 500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | IV | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 34,000lb | 50,000lb | ▲ 500+16,000 lb · +47% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Versatile 340 | Versatile 500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Versatile 340 | Versatile 500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Versatile 340 | Versatile 500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 15.9gal | 10gal | ▲ 340+5.8 gal · +58% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 97th percentile (340 hp)B · 99th percentile (500 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 96th percentile (661 ci)B · 99th percentile (912 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 98th percentile (31,500 lb)B · 99th percentile (42,000 lb)
A · 340B · 500Median Utility Tractor