Overview
The Versatile 125 is a powerful four-wheel drive farm tractor featuring a 165 hp Ford 6.4L V-8 gasoline engine and articulated power steering for maneuverability. Manufactured in Winnipeg, Manitoba, this 1960s-era machine offers a 12,100 lb operating weight and a versatile 9-speed gear transmission to handle demanding agricultural tasks.
Ideal Applications
High-Capacity Tillage:
With its four-wheel drive configuration, planetary final drives, and 12,100 lbs of weight, this tractor is built for heavy-duty field work requiring significant traction.
Heavy Lifting and Implement Management:
The Category III/II rear hitch provides a 6,000 lb lift capacity at 24 inches, supported by an open center hydraulic system with three valves for versatile implement control.
PTO-Driven Operations:
Equipped with a live rear PTO rated for 1000 RPM at 2700 engine RPM, it is capable of powering a variety of stationary or towed mechanical equipment.
Production
| Description | Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada / Original price was $12,100 in 1968 |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Versatile |
Engine
| Engine type | Ford 6.4L 8-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 54 gal (204.4 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.05x3.50 inches (103 x 89 mm) |
| Compression | 7.6:1 |
| Description | Ford C4PC / gasoline / 8-cylinder / liquid-cooled V-8 |
| Displacement | 391 ci (6.4 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 |
| Fuel system | dual carburetors |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Power | 165 hp (123.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2800 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Transmission | Versatile |
| Transmission type | 9-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Cab optional. |
|---|---|
| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic drum brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 1750 psi (120.7 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 12.5 gpm (early) (47.3 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 3 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6000 lbs (2721 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | III/II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 1000@2700 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 70 |
|---|---|
| Charging amps | 40 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (steering wheel) | 100 inches (254 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 210 inches (533 cm) |
| Weight | 12100 lbs (5488 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Width | 95 inches (241 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4-30 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
| Weight | 12100 lbs (5488 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4-30 / 23.1-30 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-30 / 23.1-30 |
125 Serial Numbers
| 1967 | 2001 |
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| 1968 | 2236 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References
| Description | Models 145 - 118 - 125: Power Performance published by Versatile |
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| Drive type | Service Manual Models D118, G125 and D145 4 Wheel Drive Tractors published by Versatile |
Speeds
| Description | With 18.4-30 rear tires. |
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