Versatile 900 - Horsepower, Weight, Specs, Problems, Price & More
The Versatile 900 tractor is powered by a Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel engine that provides 300hp / 223.7kW of horsepower. It has a 4x4 articulated 4WD drive configuration and a gear transmission.
Engine
The engine is a Cummins V-903 diesel 8-cylinder liquid-cooled V8 with a displacement of 903ci / 14.8L and a bore/stroke of 5.50x4.75inches / 140x 121mm. It has a power output of 300hp / 223.7kW with a compression ratio of 16.5:1. The engine has a dual dry element air cleaner and pre-heating with ether injection. It has a rated RPM of 2400 and a starter voltage of 12. The oil capacity is 34qts / 32.2L and the coolant capacity is 53qts / 50.2L.
Transmission
The transmission has 12 forward and 4 reverse gears with a clutch of 355.6mm ceramic disc. It is a gear type transmission with three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. The engine has a power output of 300hp / 223.7kW.
Brakes
The brakes are hydraulic disc brakes. The engine is a Cummins V-903 diesel 8-cylinder liquid-cooled V8 with a power output of 300hp / 223.7kW. It has a dual dry element air cleaner and pre-heating with ether injection. The compression ratio is 16.5:1 and the rated RPM is 2400. The oil capacity is 34qts / 32.2L and the coolant capacity is 53qts / 50.2L. The displacement is 903ci / 14.8L with a bore/stroke of 5.50x4.75inches / 140x 121mm.
Steering
The steering is articulated power steering. The engine is a Cummins 14.8L 8-cylinder diesel with a power output of 300hp / 223.7kW. The fuel tank has a capacity of 185gal / 700.2L. The brakes are hydraulic disc brakes. The transmission has 12 forward and 4 reverse gears with a clutch of 355.6mm ceramic disc.
Common Problems
Users have reported issues with the planetary final drives and the articulated power steering. The hydraulic disc brakes have also been known to malfunction. The 4x4 articulated 4WD chassis has been reported to have issues with stability. The cab, which comes standard with available heater and air-conditioning, has been reported to have issues with insulation. The 12-speed gear transmission has also been known to have issues with shifting.
What Users Like
Users appreciate the versatility of the Versatile 900 model, with the ability to use 18.4x38, 20.8x38, and 30.5x32 ag tires on the rear and 18.4x38 ag tires on the front. The 185gal / 700.2L fuel tank is also appreciated for its large capacity.
Versatile 900 Technical Specifications
Power | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 300hp / 223.7kW |
Engine Detail | |
| Description | Cummins V-903 diesel 8-cylinder liquid-cooled V8 |
| Displacement | 903ci / 14.8L |
| Bore/stroke | 5.50x4.75inches / 140x 121mm |
| Power | 300hp / 223.7kW |
| Air Cleaner | dual dry element |
| Pre-heating | ether injection |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Rated Rpm | 2400 |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 34qts / 32.2L |
| Coolant Capacity | 53qts / 50.2L |
Engine | |
| Description | Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel |
| Fuel Tank | 185gal / 700.2L |
Transmission | |
| Type | gear |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch | 355.6mm ceramic disc |
| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis | 4x4 articulated 4WD |
| Final Drives | planetary |
| Steering | articulated power |
| Brakes | hydraulic disc |
| Cab | Cab standard with available heater and air-conditioning |
| Transmission | 12-speed gear |
Tires | |
| Ag Front | 18.4x38 |
| Ag Rear | 18.4x38/20.8x38/30.5x32 |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 130inches / 330cm |
| Length | 253inches / 642cm |
| Height (exhaust) | 130inches / 330cm |
| Weight | 18000lbs / 8164kg |
Dimensions And Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 130inches / 330cm |
| Weight | 18000lbs / 8164kg |
| Front Tire | 24.5x32 |
| Rear Tire | 24.5x32 |
Serial Numbers | |
| Location | Serial number plate on the console inside the cab |
| 1972 | 090100 |
| 1978 | 0901301 |
| 1979 | 900 0500800 |
| 1975 | 900 3070301 |
| 1976 | 900 76 070801 |
| 1977 | 900 77 071401 |
| Final | 900 77 071500 |
Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 3 |
Tractor Hitch | |
| Rear Type | III |
Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging System | alternator |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery Volts | 12 |
Speeds | |
| Description | With 24.5x32 tires |