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Buhler Versatile 400 Specs ( 2008-2010 )

Name: Buhler Versatile 400
Brand: Buhler Versatile

Overview

The Buhler Versatile 400 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, between 2008 and 2010. It is powered by a Cummins 10.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and is equipped with either a 12-speed partially synchronized or powershift transmission. The tractor features a 142-inch wheelbase and a shipping weight of 32,000 lbs, with a standard cab that includes heat and air conditioning.

Ideal Applications

Engine and PTO Performance: The Cummins QSM11 engine is rated at 400 hp and 1350 lb-ft of torque, with Nebraska Tractor Test data recording a maximum tested PTO output of 390.5 hp.

Tested Drawbar Performance: Actual tested performance data indicates a maximum drawbar output of 367.42 hp and a maximum pull capacity of 37,044 lbs.

Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration: The tractor is equipped with a closed center load sensing hydraulic system providing 50 gpm flow at 2900 psi and an optional rear hitch with a 13,000 lb lift capacity.

Production

Description	Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Drive type	Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Manufacturer	Buhler Versatile

Engine

Engine type	Cummins 10.8L 6-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke	4.92x5.79 inches (125 x 147 mm)
Coolant capacity	58 qts (54.9 L)
Description	Cummins QSM11 / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	661 ci (10.8 L)
Oil capacity	38.8 qts (36.7 L)
Power	400 hp (298.3 kW)
Starter volts	12
Torque	1350 lb-ft (1830.6 Nm)
Torque RPM	1400

Transmission

Description	Four synchronized gears in each of three ranges.
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and 2 reverse
Type	partially synchronized / powershift
Transmission type	12-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed powershift
Transmission type	12-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed powershift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with heat and A/C
Description	Dual dry caliper brakes
Differential lock	optional
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	outboard planetary

Capacity

Fuel	250 gal (946.2 L)
Hydraulic system	20 gal (75.7 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	20 gal (75.7 L)
Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Total flow	50 gpm (189.2 lpm)
Type	closed center load sensing
Valves	4 to 6

Hitch

Rear lift	13,000 lbs (5896 kg)
Rear Type	3/4N optional

PTO

Rear PTO	optional
Rear PTO Type	1000

Electrical

Batteries	3
Battery CCA	950
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	160
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Ground clearance	16.9 inches (42 cm)
Height (cab)	143 inches (363 cm)
Height (exhaust)	146 inches (370 cm)
Length	275 inches (698 cm)
Max weight	40,000 lbs (18144 kg)
Shipping weight	32,000 lbs (14515 kg)
Wheelbase	142 inches (360 cm)
Weight	32,000 lbs (14515 kg)
Wheelbase	142 inches (360 cm)

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2068

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Test Date: August 27- September 5, 2013

Location: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0832

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

390.50 hp

@ 1750 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

330.93 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

330.93 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1,396 lb-ft (1,893 Nm)
Torque Rise	69.1%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM
Rated Engine Speed	330.93	246.78	2106
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	330.93	246.78	2106
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	390.50	291.19	1750

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
330.93	2106	22.21	0.47	14.90	N/A
286.82	2145	19.42	0.48	14.77	N/A
218.01	2175	16.47	0.53	13.24	N/A
146.93	2198	13.20	0.63	11.13	N/A
73.35	2200	10.13	0.97	7.24	N/A
5.68	2199	6.56	8.11	0.87	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Air °C	Cool °F	Cool °C
Maximum Power—6th Gear	317.27	236.58	21,337	95	5.58	2.80	77	25	190	88
75% of Pull at Maximum Power—6th Gear	245.92	183.38	16,005	71	5.76	2.30	88	31	190	88
50% of Pull at Maximum Power—6th Gear	167.81	125.14	10,670	47	5.90	1.60	91	33	188	87
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—9th ...	245.23	182.87	15,910	71	5.78	2.30	90	32	190	88
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—9th ...	167.70	125.05	10,646	47	5.91	1.50	91	33	187	86

Maximum Power Selected Gears 2100 RPM (Unballasted)

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	kW·hr/L	lb/hp·hr	kg/kW·hr	inHg	Speed Km H	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
2nd Gear	232.28	173.21	37,041	164.77	2.36	2145	13.90	11.95	2.36	0.59	0.36	28.73	3.79	76	189
3rd Gear	294.62	219.70	35,686	158.74	3.10	2104	8.50	13.11	2.58	0.54	0.33	28.72	4.99	79	190
4th Gear	306.10	228.26	28,060	124.81	4.09	2099	4.50	13.73	2.70	0.51	0.31	28.73	6.58	83	190
5th Gear	314.82	234.76	23,973	106.64	4.92	2099	3.60	14.19	2.80	0.50	0.30	28.73	7.92	81	190
6th Gear	317.27	236.58	21,337	94.91	5.58	2100	2.80	14.27	2.81	0.49	0.30	28.72	8.98	77	190
7th Gear	317.23	236.55	18,853	83.86	6.31	2100	2.50	14.18	2.79	0.50	0.30	28.73	10.15	79	189
8th Gear	317.68	236.89	16,733	74.43	7.12	2101	2.30	14.14	2.79	0.50	0.30	28.64	11.46	79	190
9th Gear	313.33	233.65	14,645	65.14	8.03	2100	2.10	14.09	2.77	0.50	0.30	28.64	12.91	80	190

Maximum Power Selected Gears 1750 RPM (Unballasted)

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	kW·hr/L	lb/hp·hr	kg/kW·hr	inHg	Speed Km H	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
2nd Gear	233.06	173.79	37,044	164.78	2.36	2145	13.50	12.05	2.37	0.58	0.36	28.72	3.79	75	189
3rd Gear	295.14	220.09	35,743	158.99	3.10	2103	8.60	13.13	2.59	0.54	0.33	28.73	4.99	78	190
4th Gear	330.99	246.52	34,327	152.69	3.62	1914	7.40	14.53	2.86	0.48	0.29	28.73	5.82	84	190
5th Gear	352.75	263.04	31,756	141.26	4.17	1823	6.00	15.47	3.05	0.45	0.28	28.72	6.70	85	190
6th Gear	360.67	268.95	29,759	132.37	4.55	1750	5.20	16.14	3.18	0.44	0.27	28.73	7.31	82	191
7th Gear	367.35	273.93	26,570	118.19	5.18	1749	3.90	16.33	3.22	0.43	0.26	28.73	8.34	78	190
8th Gear	367.42	273.99	23,461	104.36	5.87	1749	3.30	16.30	3.21	0.43	0.26	28.64	9.45	78	191
9th Gear	364.08	271.49	20,592	91.60	6.63	1750	2.90	16.30	3.21	0.43	0.26	28.64	10.67	81	191
10th Gear	366.29	273.14	18,340	81.58	7.49	1750	2.50	16.40	3.23	0.43	0.26	28.64	12.05	82	191
11th Gear	363.30	270.91	16,077	71.51	8.48	1750	2.20	16.16	3.18	0.44	0.27	28.64	13.64	82	192

Engine

Make	Cummins Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger and air to air intercooler
Displacement	729 cu in (11946 ml)
Bore & Stroke	5.118" x 5.906" (130.0 mm x 150.0 mm)
Compression Ratio	16.6 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	regenerative particulate filter integrated within a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	four wheel drive with duals
Steering	hydrostatic and articulated
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift
Wheelbase	135.00 in (3430 mm)
Front Tread Width	72.0 (1828 mm) and 124.9 (3171 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	72.0 (1828 mm) and 124.9 (3171 mm) in
Brakes	single dry caliper per axle hydraulically actuated foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	16,930 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Sound Levels

Bystander	88.00 dB(A)
At No Load In 5th Gear	72.40 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Four 480/80R46;***;12(85)
Front Tires	Four 480/80R46;***;20(135)
Height of Drawbar	23.0 in (585 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	14,600 lbs
Front	22,900 lbs
Total	37,500 lbs

Buhler Versatile 400 Specs ( 2008-2010 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Maximum Power Selected Gears 2100 RPM (Unballasted)

Maximum Power Selected Gears 1750 RPM (Unballasted)

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks