Versatile

256

Farm tractor · 1984–1985 · 100 hp

Versatile256
EngineTransmissionHydraulicsHitchDimensionsWeightTires & TracksFuelSteeringCabCompatible ImplementsNebraska TestsMore Versatile

The Versatile 256 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1984 to 1985. It features a Cummins 4BT 3.9 engine, and power steering. The transmission is a hydrostatic type with infinite forward and reverse (3-range).

Engine

EngineCummins 4BT 3.9
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders4
Coolingliquid-cooled
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged
Displacement239 ci (3.9 L)
Bore4.02 in (102 mm)
Stroke4.72 in (120 mm)
Power Gross100.6 hp (75 kW)
Power Rated100.6 hp (75 kW)
Power PTO84.36 hp (64 kW)
Torque Peak250 lb-ft (339 Nm)
Torque Peak1,600 RPM
Coolant Capacity23.2 qts (22 L)
ManufacturerCummins
Rated2,500 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Available Optionshydrostatic

Hydraulics

Typeclosed center load sensing
Pump Flow23 gpm (87.1 lpm)
Pressure2,800 psi (193.1 bar)
Steering Flow5 gpm (18.9 lpm)
System Capacity8.5 gal (32.2 L)

Hitch

Rear TypeII/I optional
Rear Lift4,400 lbs (1,995 kg)
Front TypeII/I optional
Front Lift3,266 lbs (1,481 kg)
Hitch Controlposition control

Dimensions

Height112 in (284 cm)
Wheelbase86 in (218 cm)

Weight

Shipping8,700 lbs (3,946 kg)
Operating11,650 lbs (5,284 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag14.9x28, 13.6x28
Rear Ag14.9x28, 13.6x28, 16.9x28

Fuel

Capacity39 gal (147.6 L)

Steering

Typepower

Cab

Cabstandard with 180-degree console rotation

Compatible Implements

Rotary Cutters

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
BEFCO RMD-372Rotary Cutters72"40 hp
Land Pride RCF2696Rotary Cutters96"40 hp
Land Pride RCF2084Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCR1884Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"45 hp
Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
BEFCO RHD-472Rotary Cutters72"50 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"55 hp
Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 1Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCR2510 - 3 PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3672Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCFM3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
BEFCO RHD-484Rotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3684 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"70 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 2Rotary Cutters84"70 hp
Land Pride DB2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride RCP2760Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride DBM2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride RCPM2760Rotary Cutters60"75 hp

Box Blades

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Land Pride BB3578Box Blades78"45 hp
Land Pride BB3584Box Blades84"45 hp
Land Pride BB3596Box Blades96"45 hp

Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.

These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1518
May 10-21, 1984 Power Crank Air Barometer Hp speed wet (kW) 1b/hp.hr inch Hg Hp.hr/gal Cooling

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
84.36HP
Drawbar
9.808080800081827e+23HP
Sound
88dB(A)
NTTLTest #1518
May 10-21, 1984 Power Crank Air Barometer Hp speed wet (kW) 1b/hp.hr inch Hg Hp.hr/gal Cooling

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
84.36HP
Drawbar
9.808080800081827e+23HP
Sound
88dB(A)