Production | |
Manufacturer | Versatile |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
Original price was $44,000 in 1979 |
Versatile 500 Engine | |
Cummins 8.3L 8-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 106 gal 401.2 L |
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Versatile 500 Transmission | |
15-speed constant mesh | |
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Versatile 500 Power | |
Engine | 192 hp 143.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 160 hp 119.3 kW |
Mechanical | |
Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Photos | |
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Hydraulics | |
Type | open center |
Valves | 3 |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
  | 1000 (1.75) |
Engine RPM | 540@2850 |
  | 1000@2765 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
Front tire | 15.5x38 |
Rear tire | 15.5x38 |
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500 Serial Numbers | |
1977 | 500 77 130001 |
1978 | 500 78 130301 |
1979 | 500 79 130701 |
Final | 500 79 130898 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
Ground | negative |
Charging system | Delco alternator |
Charging amps | 75 |
Charging volts | 12 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 204 |
References | |
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Model 500 published in 1977, by Versatile | |
Model 500 published by Versatile |
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