Overview
The Versatile 300 is a 4WD farm tractor produced in 1973 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a total production count of 200 units. It is equipped with a 155 hp Cummins 6.2L 6-cylinder diesel engine and a Hydro-Mech hydrostatic transmission featuring infinite forward and reverse gears. The tractor features a 110-inch wheelbase, a standard cab, and a shipping weight of 12,700 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain Performance:
The tractor is rated at 155 hp gross and 120 hp at the PTO, powered by a Cummins V378 liquid-cooled diesel engine operating at 2800 rated RPM.
Transmission and Drive System:
This 4WD model utilizes a hydrostatic transmission with infinite gear selection and a 330.2mm dry disc clutch to manage power distribution.
Chassis and Implement Interface:
The machine includes a live 1000 RPM rear PTO and an optional Type III rear hitch with a listed lift capacity of 4,400 lbs at 24 inches.
Production
| Description | Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada / Original price was $17,000 in 1973 |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Versatile |
| Total built | 200 |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 6.2L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 65 gal (246.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.625x3.75 inches (117 x 95 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 28 qts (26.5 L) |
| Description | Cummins V378 / diesel / 6-cylinder V-6-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 378 ci (6.2 L) |
| Power | 155 hp (115.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2800 |
| PTO (claimed) | 120 hp (89.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 330.2mm dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Hydro-Mech |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with available air-conditioning.. |
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| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4400 lbs (1995 kg) |
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| Rear Type | III OptOptional |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 204 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 58 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 56 to 96 inches (142 to 243 cm) |
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| Height (cab) | 124 inches (314 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Length | 212 inches (538 cm) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 96 inches (142 to 243 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 12,700 lbs (5760 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 110 inches (279 cm) |
| Width | 56 inches (142 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4x34 |
| Rear tire | 18.4x34 |
| Weight | 12,700 lbs (5760 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 110 inches (279 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4x34 |
| Ag rear | 18.4x34 |
300 Serial Numbers
| 1973 | 30201 |
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| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 30400 |
References
| Description | 300 published in 1973, by Versatile |
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