Production
| Description | Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada / Original price was $41,000 in 1985 / The Versatile 256 is a bi-directional tractor, designed to operate in both directions of travel. The operator console rotates 180-degrees. |
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| Manufacturer | Versatile |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.016x4.724 inches (102 x 120 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 23.2 qts (22.0 L) |
| Description | Cummins 4BT 3.9 / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 239 ci (3.9 L) |
| Power | 100.6 hp (75.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Torque | 250 lb-ft (339.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| PTO (claimed) | 85.8 hp (64.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with 180-degree console rotation. |
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| Description | Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 39 gal (147.6 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 8.5 gal (32.2 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 8.5 gal (32.2 L) |
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| Front valves | 2 OptOptional |
| Pressure | 2800 psi (193.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 23 gpm (87.1 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 3 |
| Steering flow | 5 gpm (18.9 lpm) |
| Type | closed center load sensing |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Front Hitch | II/I OptOptional |
| Front lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2000 lbs (907 kg) |
| Front lift (at ends) | 3266 lbs (1481 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4400 lbs (1995 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I OptOptional |
PTO
| Clutch | wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2500 |
| Front PTO | optional |
| Front PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 580 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 112 inches (284 cm) |
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| Operating weight | 11,650 lbs (5284 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 8,700 lbs (3946 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 86 inches (218 cm) |
| Front tire | 14.9x28 |
| Rear tire | 14.9x28 |
| Weight | 8700 to 11650 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 86 inches (218 cm) |
| Ag front | 14.9x28 / 13.6x28 |
| Ag rear | 14.9x28 / 13.6x28 |
256 Serial Numbers
| 1984 | 205101 |
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| 1985 | 253500 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 253861 |
References
| Description | 200 Series published by Versatile / 256 published by Versatile / Agricultural Operations Sales Manual published in 1983, by Versatile |
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Versatile 256 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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