versatile 256
![]()  | 1984 - 1985
200 Series  | 1984 - 1985  | 200 Series  | 
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1984 - 1985  | |||
200 Series  | |||
1984 - 1985  | |
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200 Series  | 
Production  | |
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Manufacturer  | Versatile  | 
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.  | |
Versatile 256 Engine  | |
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Cummins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel  | |
Engine details ...  | 
Versatile 256 Transmission  | |
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hydrostatic  | |
Transmission details ...  | 
Versatile 256 Power  | |
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Engine  | 100.6 hp
75.0 kW  | 
PTO (claimed)  | 85.8 hp
64.0 kW  | 
Mechanical  | |
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Four-wheel drive  | |
Steering  | power  | 
Hydraulic disc brakes  | |
Cab standard with 180-degree console rotation.  | |
Photos  | |
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Versatile 256 photos...  | 
Capacity  | |
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Fuel  | 39 gal
147.6 L  | 
Hydraulic system  | 8.5 gal
32.2 L  | 
Hydraulics  | |
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Type  | closed center load sensing  | 
Capacity  | 8.5 gal
32.2 L  | 
Pressure  | 2800 psi
193.1 bar  | 
Rear valves  | 3  | 
Front valves  | 2 OptOptional  | 
Pump flow  | 23 gpm
87.1 lpm  | 
Steering flow  | 5 gpm
18.9 lpm  | 
Tractor hitch  | |
|---|---|
Rear Type  | II/I OptOptional  | 
Control  | position control  | 
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)  | 4400 lbs
1995 kg  | 
Front Hitch  | II/I OptOptional  | 
Front lift (at ends)  | 3266 lbs
1481 kg  | 
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)  | 2000 lbs
907 kg  | 
Power Take-off (PTO)  | |
|---|---|
Rear PTO  | independent  | 
Clutch  | wet disc  | 
Rear PTO Type  | 540/1000  (1.375)  | 
Engine RPM  | 540@2500  | 
   | 1000@2500  | 
Front PTO  | optional  | 
Front PTO Type  | 540/1000  (1.375)  | 
Dimensions & Tires  | |
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Wheelbase  | 86 inches
218 cm  | 
Weight  | 8700 to 11650 pounds  | 
Front tire  | 14.9x28  | 
Rear tire  | 14.9x28  | 
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Versatile 256 attachments  | |
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front-end loader  | |
Attachment details ...  | 
256 Serial Numbers  | |
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1984  | 205101  | 
1985  | 253500  | 
Final  | 253861  | 
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.  | |
Electrical  | |
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Charging system  | alternator  | 
Batteries  | 2  | 
Battery CCA  | 580  | 
Battery volts  | 12  | 
References  | |
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200 Series published by Versatile  | |
256 published by Versatile  | |
Agricultural Operations Sales Manual published in 1983, by Versatile  | 
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