Compare/Versatile 700 vs Versatile 856

Versatile 700 vs Versatile 856

Verdict: Versatile 700 vs Versatile 856

The Versatile 700 and the Versatile 856 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 700 leads on rated power with 210 hp against 209 hp. Versatile 700 is the lighter machine (7,711 kg vs 11,294 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Versatile 856 is the newer design (1985 vs 1972). In short: choose the Versatile 700 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 856 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Versatile

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Versatile

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

210 hp

209 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

VersatileReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

inboard planetary (row-crop axle)Reference

Original price

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$78,000 (1986)Reference

Steering

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hydraulic powerReference

Engine

156.6 kWReference

179.0 kWReference

Displacement

9.1 LReference

10.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 105 mmReference

125 x 136 mmReference

Power

156.6 kWReference

179.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2850Reference

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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136.0 kWReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Torque

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1057.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Coolant capacity

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52.1 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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156.1 kWReference

Max power

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136.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

355.6mm ceramic discReference

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Transmission

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VersatileReference

Oil capacity

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17.0 LReference

Capacities

Fuel

643.5 LReference

931.1 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

70.4 LReference

57.9 LReference

Type

gearReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

70.4 LReference

57.9 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Valves

3Reference

4 to 5Reference

Pump flow

90.8 lpmReference

95.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

90.8 lpmReference

98.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

124.1 barReference

158.6 barReference

PTO (tested)

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156.1 kWReference

Rear Type

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IVN/IIIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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9843 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

330 cmReference

Weight

7711 kgReference

11294 kgReference

Front tire

24.5x32Reference

18.4-38Reference

Rear tire

24.5x32Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

30.5x32Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag rear

30.5x32Reference

18.4-38Reference

Length

642 cmReference

660 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

330 cmReference

332 cmReference

Operating weight

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11294 kgReference

Front axle

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FlangeReference

Bar rear axle

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101 mmReference

700 Serial Numbers

1972

070077Reference

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1973

070601Reference

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1974

700 5010001Reference

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1975

700 3010401Reference

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1976

700 76 011501Reference

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1977

700 77 013001Reference

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Final

700 77 013250Reference

856 85 251397Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

58Reference

90Reference

Batteries

2Reference

4Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

204Reference

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Battery CCA

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625Reference

856 Serial Numbers

1985

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856 85 219030Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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45.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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12010 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.