Versatile

In 2019, Versatile introduced the Nemesis series at the lower end of its range. It used Cummins Stage V QSB 6.7 engines with an output of 175…210 hp. The engines had a variable geometry turbo, DOC, SCR and DPF.

The transmission was ZF's electronically controlled 6-speed 30+15 Powershift TPT20. Later, a continuously variable ZF CVT transmission was added. The speed was either 40 or 50 km/h. The hydraulics had a 120 l/min variable displacement pump and three electric blocks as standard. A front linkage and transmission were also available. The cab had a 10” touchscreen, automatic headland control and electrically adjustable mirrors as standard. Optional equipment included cab suspension, Isobus, automatic steering, radar, LED work lights and a heated seat.

In autumn 2022, the range was expanded with the more powerful 235 and 255 models, which always had a CVT transmission. They had an 8 cm longer wheelbase than the smaller models.

Versatile transferred from Russian ownership to the Turkish Asko Holding, and the brand was launched in Europe in autumn 2025.

Kubota sold Nemesis in North America as the M8 series.

Tractors

Versatile Nemesis 175-255

The successor to the HHT models introduced for the year 2013 was the lineup called C3, which featured Tier 4 compliant 15-liter Cummins engines. Torque figures had improved by about 15%. Emission requirements were met through exhaust gas recirculation, particulate filters, and a variable geometry turbocharger. A mechanical 12+4 transmission was available in the 450 and 500 models. Alongside it was a Caterpillar 16+4 full powershift transmission. In the 450 model, it was a slightly milder version than in its predecessor. The lift device (category 4) was now standard. As an option for the hydraulics, a 428-liter pump and electric valves were available. The cab was basically the same as its predecessor, but the dashboard was redesigned and the controls were completely redesigned – most were assembled on the armrest. With the hydraulic electric valves, there was also a rather limited 7" display that, among other things, was used to adjust flows.

In 2013, rubber track versions were introduced, known as Deltatrack. The width of the tracks was either 76 or 91 cm. Weight increased by about 7,500 kg. The turning radius was stated as 11.6 meters. The lift device was not available for the track version. The transmission was always Powershift.

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Versatile 450 – 550

The versatile large-series tractors also received urea injection in 2017. The engines were 15-liter Cummins, and the only transmission option was a 16+4 Caterpillar full powershift. It was now the more robust TA22 version in all models. The cab now came standard with a 10" monitor, from which, among other things, the flow of the hydraulic valves was adjusted. Cab suspension was available as an option. In the Deltatrack rubber track versions, it was now standard.

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Versatile 520 – 610

In 2017, Versatile's MFWD series received a refreshed yellow-red color scheme and Tier 4-compliant Cummins engines. Two new models were added to the top end of the lineup. The most powerful model now had a maximum output of 400 hp. Front axle suspension was offered for the first time and was standard on the two largest models. The front axle came standard with a limited-slip differential and an optional locking differential. The transmission was a 16+9 full powershift. Hydraulic output was standard at 208 l/min, and four electric valves were now standard equipment. The cab was, by default, a more basic HQ Cab compared to its predecessor, with the Deluxe Cab available as an option.

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Versatile 265 – 365

In 2013, Versatile's 260…310-horsepower MFWD series tractors received a new look. The engines were now 8.9-liter Cummins. The transmission was a 16+9-speed full powershift. Hydraulic output was generous: 208 l/min as standard and 284 l/min as an option. Electric valves were available as an extra feature. The lifting capacity was increased to 8.5 tons. The cab was a new 4-post Deluxe Cab. The controls were centralized on the armrest, similar to Versatile's large tractors. A 7-inch display was standard. The seat was semi-actively suspended. The tractor weighed almost 11 tons and measured 6.4 meters in length including front weights. For the first time, automatic steering and precision farming equipment were available.

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Versatile 260 – 310

After a year-long break, Versatile returned to the 200 horsepower class by introducing models 190 and 220. They featured a 6.7-liter Cummins engine and a ZF transmission. There were 24+24 gears, and the hi-lo gear had 4 speeds. The hydraulics were the same 114 l/min load-sensing system with four valve blocks as in the larger models. The lifting capacity was reduced to the same 5.9 tons that had previously been used in tractors of the same power class. The front axle had a hydraulically engaged differential lock. The Ultra Steer front axle was no longer available. Both models were also available in a 2-wheel drive version.

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Versatile 190 – 220

The Versatile 250–305 models introduced in 2008 no longer looked like New Holland’s successors, but the technology was familiar and they were powered by 8.3-liter Cummins engines. The smallest models had been dropped from the lineup, and maximum output now reached 322 horsepower. The transmission was Funk’s 18+9 full powershift—a gearbox also used by many other brands. All models now offered a 6.8-ton lift capacity. The cab still clearly revealed its original roots, and noise levels remained unchanged at 78 decibels. 

From 2011 onward, the number of gears was reduced to 16+9.

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Versatile 250 – 305

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The first Versatile tractors fell into the 100–145 hp class. In 1973 the company introduced its first broader model range, featuring tractors of up to 300 hp. The smallest, the Versatile 300, was the successor to the earlier 125 model. It was powered by a Cummins 6.2 L V6 developing 142 hp and used a hydro-mechanical transmission with two purely mechanical road gears. For light work you could engage the hydrostatic drive, and for heavy field work the hydro-mechanical mode—where the combination of two gears and the hydrostat provided high drawbar pull with stepless speed adjustment between 3 and 12.5 km/h. Switching between modes required using the clutch. A PTO was standard, but the three-point hitch was an option. Only 200 units of the 300 model were built, all in 1973.

The larger range comprised four models rated between 220 and 300 hp, all powered by Cummins engines. The gearbox was a 12+4 constant-mesh unit, followed by a Dana-Spicer two-disc ceramic 14″ clutch. On Versatile tractors the brake was positioned on the driveshaft. Air conditioning was offered as an optional extra in the cab. At this stage Versatile marketed its tractors primarily on single wide tires rather than duals.

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Versatile 300 – 900

With its model introduced in 1973, Versatile had risen to become the market leader of four-wheel-drive large tractors. For the year 1976, Versatile renewed its lineup with the Series 2. The cab had been developed to be more comfortable and maintainability improved. The yellow front section changed the appearance to a more modern look. The 700-liter fuel tank was significantly larger than before. The engines used were 6- and 8-cylinder Cummins. The turbocharged six-cylinder models 825 and 850 provided considerably better torque than the 900 V8. Versatile designed the axles and transmissions itself. The transmission was still a mechanical 12+4. An automatic differential lock for the front axle was now available as an option. The hydraulics came standard with three sections. Production of this model series lasted less than two years.

In 1977, the smaller Versatile 500 was introduced to the lineup. It was half a meter shorter and just over 1000 kg lighter than the other models. The engine was a 6.2-liter Cummins V8. The transmission was Versatile’s own mechanical 15+5. Unlike the other models, the 500 could be equipped with a power take-off (either 540 or 1000 rpm) as an option. The hydraulic output was still generous on the 500: 94 liters per minute. The wheelbase was adjustable between 1.52 and 2.46 meters.

In 1976, Versatile manufactured a prototype of the 8-wheeled model 1080 “Big Roy.” It had 600 hp and weighed 26 tons. There was not enough demand for the giant tractor to start production.

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Versatile 500 – 950 Series 2

The Versatile 150 was a two-way tractor equipped with a hydrostatic transmission, introduced in 1977. It was articulated and equipped with small 24″ wheels. The seat and control console could be rotated in a few minutes. Typical tools included a windrower, snow blower, and front loader. The engine was a 3.86-liter Perkins. The hydrostatic transmission had three speed ranges.

In 1979, the Series 2 was introduced, featuring stronger axles and a new color scheme with more black.

For 1982, a new model 160 was released, equipped with a 3.6-liter turbocharged Waukesha engine. The power had increased to 84 horsepower.

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Versatile 150 – 160

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The Versatile models introduced in 1978 were almost identical in appearance to the previous ones. All engines were turbocharged, and the engines had a constant power range of about 400 RPM. Still, the mid-range models had significantly higher torque figures than the largest models. The transmission was the same mechanical 12+4 as before. Air conditioning was now standard equipment. For the first time, the seat had a fabric cover.

The successor to the smallest 500 model was the 555. Its engine was now also turbocharged, and the power had increased to 210 horsepower. The 555 had a 43-degree turning angle in both directions, making it significantly more maneuverable than its predecessor. The 555 was especially popular in Australia.

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Versatile 555 – 935

In 1982, Versatile introduced the Series 3 versions. The models 835, 875, and 895 remained in the lineup. On the larger end were the 945, 955, and 975, which now also featured a 6-cylinder Cummins engine. The 955 introduced a new 12-speed full powershift. The other models still had a mechanical 12+4 transmission. The cab was redesigned and equipped with an air-suspended seat adjustable in 7 directions and a digital multifunction display.

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Versatile 835 – 975 Series 3

In the fall of 1982, Versatile responded to Steiger's giant introduced a couple of years earlier, which had 470 horsepower. The Versatile 1150’s engine was the same 18.8-liter Cummins as that of its competitor. The transmission was a proprietary design, a mechanical 8+4. The clutch was a three-disc, 15.5-inch unit. Unlike the smaller models, the hydraulics were load-sensing. There were five hydraulic control valves as standard. The hydraulic oil capacity was 378 liters, with a flow rate of 210 liters per minute. Both the front and rear axles had electronically engaged differential locks. The instrument panel was digital. The wheels could be configured with three in a row.

For the year 1986, the model number was changed to 1156. The most significant change was an updated cab. The color scheme changed to match the smaller 6-series models. From 1988 to 1993, the same model continued under the Ford Versatile brand.

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Versatile 1150 – 1156

The successor to the Versatile 160, the 256, was introduced in 1984. The concept remained the same. The small frame-steered tractor could be driven in both directions. Changing direction was easier than before, as the driver could stay in place while turning the steering console and seat 180 degrees. The engine was replaced with a 100-horsepower turbocharged Cummins. The transmission was hydrostatic, and the top speed was 30 km/h. The lifting device was now electric, and the hydraulic pump was load-sensing. Versatile had now designed ready-made wheel loader and forklift attachments for the 256.

Already in 1985, the 256 was replaced by the 276, whose power was increased to 116 horsepower. Power take-off, hydraulic connectors, and lifting devices could now be obtained as optional extras on both ends of the tractor.

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Versatile 256 – 276

In 1985, the Versatile "Designation 6" models replaced their 5-terminal predecessors. In many models, the engines had slightly less power than before, but delivered more torque at lower RPMs. The smaller models now featured 10-liter Cummins engines instead of the previous 14-liter ones. Fuel consumption was promised to be 10% less than before. The transmission was either a mechanical 12+4 or a 12+2-speed powershift. Additionally, the 836 model could be equipped with the previously used 15+5-speed transmission from the 555 model. Some models had a power take-off (PTO), but it was not available on the larger models beginning with 9. The hydraulics were now load-sensing. The cab was new, and the tractors' color schemes were modernized.

Versatile had, on several occasions, tried to introduce a smaller model to compete with two-wheel drive tractors. This time, a 190-horsepower model 756 was introduced, which differed very little from the larger ones. Its engine was 8.3 liters.

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Versatile 756 – 976

The Versatile Bidirectional Tractor underwent significant changes under New Holland in 1998. The engine was replaced with a 6-cylinder 140 horsepower unit. The steering angle increased from 35 degrees to 45 degrees. Instead of a brake affecting the transmission, all wheels now had oil-bath disc brakes. The wheelbase grew by 74 cm as the wheels were moved all the way to the tractor's ends.

In 2004, the model was replaced by the TV145, which had 34″ wheels and greater lifting capacity.

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New Holland Versatile TV140 – TV145

New Holland was compelled by competition authorities to sell the Versatile factory. The new owner became Buhler, and the brand was renamed Buhler Versatile. In addition to the frame-steered high-horsepower tractors, production of the Genesis series continued—known previously as the New Holland 8670–8970 or G170–G240 models. The Genesis II tractors still used New Holland’s 7.5-liter engines, and all models now featured an intercooler.

The model numbers 2145–2210 referred to the power outputs measured at the PTO. The base transmission was initially Funk’s 16+9 full-powershift, giving a top speed of 30 km/h; later on, 18+9 gearing and a 40 km/h top speed became standard. Automatic transmission functions were included as standard equipment, although a few other features that had been standard on New Holland tractors in Europe were removed. An articulating front axle was still offered under the new name Ultra Steer. For the load-sensing hydraulic system, a 208-liter/minute pump was available as an option. The three smallest models were also offered in a two-wheel-drive version.

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Buhler Versatile 2145 – 2210

When New Holland and Case IH merged, the group was required by competition authorities to sell Versatile to Buhler Industries, and production continued under the name Bühler Versatile. Buhler was a Canadian agricultural machinery manufacturer founded in 1932, which had previously acquired several construction equipment brands for itself. The articulated tractor model range remained in production with the new owner as it was. Only the model numbers changed, and the color changed to red. At this stage, Versatile's technology was beginning to lag behind its time. However, the Cummins engines had excellent power, and Versatile's prices were tens of percent lower than, for example, Case IH's and JD's large tractors.

In 2003, the model range was expanded with three newer-generation models equipped with Cummins QSM engines, alongside two models equipped with electronically controlled 14-liter engines. The 2335 and 2375 models remained in the lineup alongside the newer models until 2013.

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Buhler Versatile 2240 – 2425

In 2005, Buhler Versatile introduced a new HHT model range (High Horsepower Tractor). The lineup was significantly more robust than before: the weight had increased to 14 tons. For example, the main bearing at the pivot point was 60% larger than before. The HHT models were equipped with a 15-liter Cummins QSX engine that met Tier 3 requirements. The base transmission, like in the smaller models, was a mechanical 12+4. Additionally, model 435 was available with a 12+2 full powershift transmission. A new feature offered for all models was Caterpillar’s 16+4 full powershift, which included, among other things, gear automation and the ability to pre-select the gear while stationary that the automation would shift to when starting to move. For the first time, the top speed of the powershift was 40 km/h.

The standard hydraulic output was 208 liters, with an optional 303 liters. You could have up to eight hydraulic blocks. Electrically controlled valves were available as an option. No three-point hitch was available at all. The cab was new and wider than before. The cab was available in standard or Deluxe versions. The Deluxe featured, among other things, semi-active seat suspension, xenon work lights, and automatic climate control. Unlike competitors, the electrical system remained solely 12 volts.

From 2008 onward, the brand name was simply Versatile. In 2010, the most powerful model, the HHT 575, was introduced.

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Buhler Versatile HHT 435 – 575

In 2007 the Russian agricultural-machinery manufacturer Rostselmash bought 80 percent of Buhler Versatile’s shares. From then on the tractors’ brand name was once again Versatile. In 2008 a new model range of smaller articulated tractors was introduced. The model numbers now corresponded to their horsepower ratings. The 10.8-liter Cummins engines produced about 7 percent more maximum power at 1 800 rpm than their nominal rating. The transmissions were still a mechanical 12 + 4—now with a top speed raised to 35 km/h—and a 12 + 2 full-powershift. The tractors had gained noticeably more weight than before, and their wheelbase had been lengthened as well.

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Versatile 305 – 400

The Bidirectional Tractor concept introduced by Versatile in 1977 lasted until the 2010s. The last version was the TV6070, introduced by New Holland in 2008. Compared to the preceding TV145, it had received a new 6.7-liter Tier 3 compliant engine (155 hp), and the transmission was updated with 8 mechanical gears. The operator's platform could be rotated 210 degrees in the traditional style.

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New Holland TV6070

The Versatile 350, 375, and 400 models introduced in 2012 featured Cummins' new 11.9-liter engine. The smallest model had as much torque as the largest model in the previous lineup. Tier 4 emission requirements were met without urea, using exhaust gas recirculation, a particulate filter, and a variable geometry turbocharger. The basic transmission was still a mechanical 12+4. As an option, the larger models offered a lightweight version of the previously used Caterpillar 16+4 full powershift. An optional 428-liter pump and electric valves were available for the hydraulics. The control devices in the cab were completely redesigned. Almost all functions were now operated from the armrest. A 7″ monitor came with the optional hydraulic electric valves.

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Versatile 350 – 400

In the 2017 Versatile model, urea injection had to be introduced. The mechanical transmission was abandoned, and the only option now was Caterpillar's 16+4 full powershift TA19. A 10" monitor was now standard. Apart from that and the transmission automation, there was no other modern electrical technology in the Versatile. The traditional Versatile yellow was included in the color scheme.

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Versatile 380 – 460

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