Versatile 400

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Versatile 400 tractor is powered by a Cummins Diesel Type six-cylinder vertical engine with a displacement of 729 cubic inches, bore of 5.118 inches, and stroke of 5.906 inches. It features a turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled induction system. The engine delivers a maximum power output of 390.50 hp at 1750 rpm and a rated power of 330.93 hp at 2106 rpm. The transmission offers 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, with a total of 20 gears. The tractor has a four-wheel-drive chassis with duals and an operating weight of 37,325 lbs. The hydraulic system did not meet the manufacturer's claimed flow rates, but specific performance details are provided. The tractor is equipped with four 480/80R46 tires and has dimensions of 265 inches in length, 143 inches in cab height, and 146 inches in exhaust height.

Key Specifications

Power Output: 390.50 / Maximum Power 390.50 hp at 1750 rpm, Rated Power 330.93 hp at 2106 rpm

Transmission: partiallly synchronized / full power shift

Operating Weight: 37325

Fuel Type: diesel

Lift Capacity: Max capacity: 40000 lbs, Max Drawbar: 6000 lbs

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Cummins
Model: Cummins Diesel Type
Cooling Type: liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: six cylinder vertical
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: diesel
Induction Type: turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 729
Bore (in): 5.118
Stroke (in): 5.906
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 390.50 / Maximum Power 390.50 hp at 1750 rpm, Rated Power 330.93 hp at 2106 rpm

Transmission

Type: partiallly synchronized / full power shift
Forward Gears: 16
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 265
Width (in): -
Height (in): Height (cab): 143, Height (exhaust): 146
Operating Weight (lb): 37325

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: -
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 63.4
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Four 480/80R46
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): Max capacity: 40000 lbs, Max Drawbar: 6000 lbs
Operator Station Type: Cab
Starter Type: Electric Starter
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: closed center load sensing (CCLS)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: August 27 - September 5, 2013

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 390.50 HP (291.19 kW) at 1750 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 22.11 Gal/hr (83.70 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.398 lb/hp.hr (0.242 kg/kW.h)
Standard PTO Speed Power: 330.93 HP (246.78 kW) at 2106 rpm with a fuel consumption of 22.21 Gal/hr (84.06 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power in 6th Gear: 317.27 HP (236.58 kW) at a drawbar pull of 21337 lbs (94.91 kN) and a speed of 5.58 mph (8.98 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power in 6th Gear: 0.493 lb/hp.hr (0.300 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.27 Hp.hr/gal (2.81 kW.h/l)
75% of Pull at Maximum Power in 6th Gear: 245.92 HP (183.38 kW) at a drawbar pull of 16005 lbs (71.19 kN) and a speed of 5.76 mph (9.27 km/h)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 1396 lb.-ft. (1893 Nm) at 1400 rpm
Torque Rise: 69.1%
Torque Rise at 1680 rpm: 47%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 13152 lbs (58.5 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 53.1 GPM (201.0 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 79.5 HP (59.2 kW) at delivery pressure of 2611 psi (180 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 14.90 Hp.hr/gal (2.94 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption at 2106 rpm: 22.21 Gal/hr (84.06 l/h)

NTTL.(2013).Nebraska OECD Tractor Test 2068 for Versatile 400 Diesel. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2488