Head to head · Four-Wheel Drive

Versatile 400 vs Versatile 956

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VersatileModel A

Versatile 400

Four-Wheel Drive

power
331 hp
displacement
729 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 400 specs
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VersatileModel B

Versatile 956

Four-Wheel Drive

power
335 hp
displacement
855 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 956 specs
VersatileVersatile 400
vs
VersatileVersatile 956

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Four-Wheel Drive

n = 98–162

Engine Power

▲ 956 higher · +4 hp (+1%)
400331 hp
956335 hp
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor375 hp

400 is in the 38th percentile; 956 is in the 38th · 162 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 956 higher · +126 ci (+17%)
400729 ci
956855 ci
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor826 ci

400 is in the 26th percentile; 956 is in the 61st · 152 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4006
9566
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor6

400 is in the 50th percentile; 956 is in the 50th · 159 models

Forward Gears

▲ 400 higher · +4 (+33%)
40016
95612
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor16

400 is in the 50th percentile; 956 is in the 27th · 146 models

400 (A)956 (B)Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecVersatile 400Versatile 956Difference
ManufacturerVersatileVersatileSame
Model400956—
CategoryFour-Wheel DriveFour-Wheel DriveSame

Engine

SpecVersatile 400Versatile 956Difference
ManufacturerCumminsCumminsSame
ModelCummins Diesel TypeNot recorded—
Power Output331hp335hp▲ 956+4 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement729ci855ci▲ 956+126 ci · +17%
Bore5.1in5.5in▲ 956+0.4 in · +8%
Stroke5.9in6in▲ 956+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecVersatile 400Versatile 956Difference
TypePartially synchronized / full power shiftConstant mesh and Full power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecVersatile 400Versatile 956Difference
Length265in260in▲ 400+5 in · +2%
Height143in139in▲ 400+4 in · +3%
Operating Weight37,325lb24,500lb▲ 400+12,825 lb · +52%

Hydraulics

SpecVersatile 400Versatile 956Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Closed center load sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydraulic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecVersatile 400Versatile 956Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIVN/III—
Hitch CategoryNot recorded3—
Hitch Capacity40,000lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecVersatile 400Versatile 956Difference
Chassis TypeFour wheel drive with duals4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydraulic power—

Electrical

SpecVersatile 400Versatile 956Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecVersatile 400Versatile 956Difference
Coolant15.9gal15.9gal▲ 956+0.1 gal · <1%

Operator Station

SpecVersatile 400Versatile 956Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 375 hp
A · 38th percentile (331 hp)B · 38th percentile (335 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 826 ci
A · 26th percentile (729 ci)B · 61st percentile (855 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 27th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 37,428 lb
A · 50th percentile (37,325 lb)B · 20th percentile (24,500 lb)
A · 400B · 956Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor
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