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Versatile 750 vs Versatile 856
Verdict: Versatile 750 vs Versatile 856
The Versatile 750 and the Versatile 856 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 750 leads on rated power with 220 hp against 209 hp. Versatile 856 is the lighter machine (11,294 kg vs 18,020 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 1976). In short: choose the Versatile 750 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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Fit & specs
Versatile
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Versatile
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
220 hp
209 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
VersatileReference
VersatileReference
With 24.5x32 rear tires.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
Engine
164.1 kWReference
179.0 kWReference
Displacement
14.0 LReference
10.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 152 mmReference
125 x 136 mmReference
Power
164.1 kWReference
179.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual dry elementReference
Pre-heating
ether injectionReference
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Compression
15.8:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
1000-2300Reference
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Torque
873.3 NmReference
1057.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
1300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
46.4 LReference
52.1 LReference
Oil capacity
20.3 LReference
17.0 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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136.0 kWReference
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
Capacities
Fuel
700.2 LReference
931.1 LReference
Max capacity
12700 kgReference
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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
88.9 lpmReference
95.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IVN/IIIReference
Control
position and depth controlReference
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Rear lift (at ends)
8287 kgReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5611 kgReference
9843 kgReference
PTO (tested)
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156.1 kWReference
Steering flow
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98.0 lpmReference
Steering press.
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158.6 barReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
330 cmReference
330 cmReference
Weight
18020 to 25000 poundsReference
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 (cab)
317 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
330 cmReference
332 cmReference
Shipping
8173 kgReference
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Operating
11340 kgReference
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Operating weight
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11294 kgReference
Front axle
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FlangeReference
Bar rear axle
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101 mmReference
750 Serial Numbers
1976
750 76 090001Reference
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1977
750 77 090501Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Final
750 77 090700Reference
856 85 251397Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
75Reference
90Reference
Batteries
2Reference
4Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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625Reference
Speeds
856 Serial Numbers
1985
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856 85 219030Reference
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.