Production
| Description | Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada / Original price was $44,000 in 1979 |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Versatile |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 8.3L 8-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 106 gal (401.2 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.625x3.750 inches (117 x 95 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 40 qts (37.9 L) |
| Description | Cummins 504-C210 / diesel / 8-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 504 ci (8.3 L) |
| Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation and diesel particulate filter (DPF) (EGR) |
| Emissions | Interim Tier IV |
| Maximum Power | 550 hp (410.1 kW) |
| Power | 192 hp (143.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2850 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter type | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 1850 lb-ft (2508.6 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| PTO (claimed) | 160 hp (119.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 196mm hydraulic discs |
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| Description | Five gears in three ranges, plus reverse range. |
| Gears | 15 forward and 5 reverse |
| Transmission | Caterpillar TA22 |
| Transmission type | 15-speed constant mesh |
| Type | constant mesh |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Differential lock | optional |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 53 gpm (200.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 3 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | IV |
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PTO
| Clutch | wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2850 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery AH | 204 |
| Battery CCA | 950 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 75 |
| Charging system | Delco alternator |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front axle | 4 inch diameter (101 mm) |
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| Rear axle | 4 inch diameter (101 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 154 inches (391 cm) |
| Front tire | 15.5x38 |
| Rear tire | 15.5x38 |
| Weight | 42000 lbs (19051 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 154 inches (391 cm) |
| Ag front | 15.5x38 / 18.4x34 |
| Ag rear | 15.5x38 / 18.4x34 |
500 Serial Numbers
| 1977 | 500 77 130001 |
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| 1978 | 500 78 130301 |
| 1979 | 500 79 130701 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 500 79 130898 |
References
| Description | Model 500 published in 1977, by Versatile / Model 500 published by Versatile |
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Versatile 500 Weight
| Max capacity | 50000 lbs (22680 kg) |
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| Max Drawbar | 9000 lbs (4082 kg) |