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VersatileModel A
Versatile 500
Utility
- power
- 500 hp
- displacement
- 912 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
Versatile 500 vs Versatile 550
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 550
Utility
- power
- 550 hp
- displacement
- 912 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
VersatileVersatile 500
vs
VersatileVersatile 550
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 550 higher · +50 hp (+10%)500500 hp
550550 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
500 is in the 99th percentile; 550 is in the 99th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied500912 ci
550912 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
500 is in the 99th percentile; 550 is in the 99th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied5006
5506
Median Utility Tractor4
500 is in the 93rd percentile; 550 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied50016
55016
Median Utility Tractor12
500 is in the 73rd percentile; 550 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
500 (A)550 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Versatile 500 | Versatile 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Versatile | Versatile | Same |
| Model | 500 | 550 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Versatile 500 | Versatile 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | QSX15 | QSX15 | Same |
| Power Output | 500hp | 550hp | ▲ 550+50 hp · +10% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 912ci | 912ci | Same |
| Bore | 5.4in | 5.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 6.7in | 6.7in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Versatile 500 | Versatile 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Versatile 500 | Versatile 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 253in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 42,000lb | 42,000lb | Same |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Versatile 500 | Versatile 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing | Closed center load sensing (CCLS) | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Versatile 500 | Versatile 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Optional Transmission or Live PTO | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Versatile 500 | Versatile 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 710/70R38 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 710/70R38 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Versatile 500 | Versatile 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | IV | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | IV | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 50,000lb | 55,000lb | ▲ 550+5,000 lb · +10% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Versatile 500 | Versatile 550 | 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 500 | Versatile 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Emissions
| Spec | Versatile 500 | Versatile 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Not recorded | Interim Tier IV | — |
| Control System | Not recorded | EGR, DPF | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Versatile 500 | Versatile 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 99th percentile (500 hp)B · 99th percentile (550 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 99th percentile (912 ci)B · 99th percentile (912 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 99th percentile (42,000 lb)B · 99th percentile (42,000 lb)
A · 500B · 550Median Utility Tractor