Versatile 1150 Custom Tractor: Production History, Specs, and Field Action

Field Work with the Versatile 1150 Custom

• 🚜 A 470 horsepower Versatile 1150 Custom articulated four-wheel drive tractor is shown performing primary tillage in Western Illinois.
• ⚡ It's paired with a 7-shank BlueJet Subtiller 2 inline ripper, operating 16 inches deep to break up soil compaction.
• 💡 The video offers a farmer's perspective from the cab, showcasing the big tillage action.

Production History and Evolution

• 🚀 Versatile began experimenting with high-horsepower machines in the 1970s, releasing the experimental 600 hp Big Roy in 1977.
• ⚙️ The Model 1150 was introduced in 1981 as a compromise, offering high horsepower with traditional four-wheel drive traction.
• 🌟 This model launched a new era of modernized cab and styling for Versatile, influencing subsequent tractor designs.

Standard vs. Custom 1150

• 🎨 The 1150 was available in both standard and custom models, manufactured in Winnipeg, Manitoba, through model year 1985.
• ✨ The 1150 Custom featured aesthetic enhancements like a chrome exhaust, chrome breather, chrome shifter, and a special jacket for the owner.
• 🏷️ While the custom model had unique visual elements, its core specifications and options were the same as the standard 1150.

Specifications and Performance

• ⚙️ Powered by an 18.8 L Cummins KTA 1150 engine, rated at 470 horsepower, with a 400-gallon fuel tank.
• 🕹️ Customers could choose between an 8-speed gear drive transmission (up to 13.5 mph) or an optional power shift transmission (up to 15.9 mph) for an additional cost.
• ⚖️ The 1150 weighed 25,500 lb from the factory and could be field weighted up to 46,500 lb, a significant increase from earlier Versatile models.

Pricing and Legacy

• 💰 The original base list price for a standard Versatile 1150 was $186,189, while the 1150 Custom had a price tag of $187,000.
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