Buhler Versatile 485 4WD
Series: Other models
The Buhler Versatile 485 is a tractor made by Buhler Versatile. From 15 litres the engine produces 532 hp (361.7 kW). Rated power is reached at 1,800 rpm.
At 35 km/h, that is as fast as it goes. Empty, it weighs 21,999 kg.
It runs on diesel. It was replaced by the Versatile 485. Within the range, rated power spans from 199 to 588 hp; with 532 hp, the 485 sits at the top. Directly alongside are the 435 with 476 hp below and the 535 with 588 hp above.
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | Cumminscorrect |
|---|---|
| Engine model | QSX15correct |
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
| Power | 532.3 hp (361.7 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,800 rpmcorrect |
| Displacement | 15,000.7 cm³correct |
| Aspiration | turbocharged & air to air aftercooledcorrect |
| Coolant capacity | 83.3 lcorrect |
| Engine oil capacity | 44.3 lcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Ground clearance | 556correct |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 21,999.2 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel driveWDcorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox type | Quadshift mechanical gearbox 12x4correct |
| Forward gears | 12correct |
| Reverse gears | 4correct |
| Tyre size | 710/70R42correct |
| Top speed | 35.1 km/hcorrect |
| System voltage | 12 Vcorrect |
Working data
| Pump flow | 208.2 l/mincorrect |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic oil capacity | 113.9 lcorrect |
| Hydraulic pressure | 197correct |
| Fuel tank capacity | 1,325.3 lcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Plant | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canadacorrect |
|---|---|
| Successor | Versatile 485correct |
Other data
| Height | 3,450.3correct |
|---|---|
| Main article | Buhlercorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.4 kW/t (362 kW / 22 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 99% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,240 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Buhler Versatile 485 have?
The Buhler Versatile 485 delivers 532 hp.
How much does the Buhler Versatile 485 weigh?
The unladen weight is 21,999 kg.
What engine does the Buhler Versatile 485 have?
15,001 cm³ displacement, diesel.
How fast does the Buhler Versatile 485 go?
Top speed is 35.1 km/h.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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