Overview
The Versatile 550 is a powerful four-wheel drive tractor produced in Winnipeg, Canada, featuring a 550 hp Cummins 14.9L 6-cylinder diesel engine with a massive 2,050 lb-ft of torque. It is equipped with a Caterpillar TA22 16-speed full power shift transmission and a closed center load sensing hydraulic system, making it a robust choice for demanding agricultural operations.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Tillage:
Utilizing its 550 hp engine and 42,000 lbs operating weight, this tractor provides the traction and power necessary for large-scale soil preparation.
High-Capacity Seeding:
The closed center load sensing hydraulic system with up to 6 valves and 53 gpm flow supports the high hydraulic demands of modern planting and seeding equipment.
High-Stress Pulling:
With a maximum weight capacity of 55,000 lbs and a 9,000 lb drawbar capacity, this machine is built to handle the heaviest implements and high-draft loads.
Production
| Description | Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Versatile (a part of Rostselmash) |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 14.9L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 400 gal (1514.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.39x6.65 inches (137 x 169 mm) |
| Description | Cummins QSX15 / turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 912 ci (14.9 L) |
| Emission control | exhaust gas recirculation and diesel particulate filter (DPF) (EGR) |
| Emissions | Interim Tier IV |
| Maximum Power | 591 hp (440.7 kW) |
| Power | 550 hp (410.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 2050 lb-ft (2779.8 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| PTO (claimed) | 440 hp (328.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | wet disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | Caterpillar TA22 |
| Transmission type | 16-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Dual dry caliper brakes |
| Differential lock | optional |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 53 gpm (200.6 lpm) |
| Type | closed center load sensing (CCLS) |
| Valves | 4 to 6 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | IV |
|---|
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
|---|
Electrical
| Batteries | 3 |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 950 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 200 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Wheelbase | 154 inches (391 cm) |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 710/70R38 |
| Rear tire | 710/70R38 |
| Weight | 42000 lbs (19051 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 154 inches (391 cm) |
| Ag front | 710/70R38 |
| Ag rear | 710/70R38 |
Versatile 550 Weight
| Max capacity | 55000 lbs (24948 kg) |
|---|---|
| Max Drawbar | 9000 lbs (4082 kg) |