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Versatile 836 vs Versatile 846
Verdict: Versatile 836 vs Versatile 846
The Versatile 836 and the Versatile 846 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 846 leads on rated power with 202 hp against 193 hp. Versatile 836 is the lighter machine (11,013 kg vs 18,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Versatile 846 is the newer design (1988 vs 1985). In short: choose the Versatile 846 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 836 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
193 hp
202 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
VersatileReference
VersatileReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Five synchronized gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetary (row-crop axle)Reference
inboard planetary (row-crop)Reference
Steering
hydraulic powerReference
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Engine
Engine
156.6 kWReference
171.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
124.2 kWReference
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Displacement
10.0 LReference
10.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
125 x 136 mmReference
125 x 136 mmReference
Power
156.6 kWReference
171.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual dry elementReference
Compression
16:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
926.1 NmReference
1014.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
52.1 LReference
52.1 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
135.0 kWReference
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Max power
118.1 kWReference
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Pre-heating
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block heaterReference
Transmission
Transmission
Versatile Three-by-FiveReference
Versatile Three-by-FiveReference
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
15 forward and 5 reverseReference
Oil capacity
17.0 LReference
20.3 LReference
Clutch
228mm hydraulic wet discReference
228mm hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
143.6 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
57.9 LReference
57.9 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
57.9 LReference
57.9 LReference
Valves
4 to 5Reference
4 to 5Reference
Pump flow
95.4 lpmReference
95.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
98.0 lpmReference
98.0 lpmReference
Steering press.
158.6 barReference
158.6 barReference
Rear Type
IVN/IIIReference
III/IVNReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
9843 kgReference
5913 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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150.6 kWReference
Pressure
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155.1 barReference
Control
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position controlReference
Capacities
Fuel
931.1 LReference
931.1 LReference
Max capacity
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12700 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
330 cmReference
330 cmReference
Weight
11013 kgReference
18000 to 23000 poundsReference
Front tire
18.4-38Reference
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Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
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Ag front
18.4-38Reference
30.5x32Reference
Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
30.5x32Reference
Length
660 cmReference
660 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
332 cmReference
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Front axle
FlangeReference
BarReference
Bar rear axle
101 mmReference
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Ground clearance
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40 cmReference
Front tread
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152 to 309 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 to 309 cmReference
Shipping
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8164 kgReference
Operating
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10432 kgReference
Steering wheel
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260 cmReference
836 Serial Numbers
1985
836 85 215025Reference
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1986
836 86 270376Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Final
836 86 270425Reference
846 93 D931211Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
90Reference
Batteries
4Reference
4Reference
Battery CCA
625Reference
625Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
40.5 l/hourReference
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Max pull
11214 kgReference
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846 Serial Numbers
1988
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846 88 330335Reference
1989
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846 89 D430159Reference
1990
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846 90 D450298Reference
1991
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846 91 D475001Reference
1992
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846 92 D485051Reference
1993
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846 93 D930035Reference
Versatile 846 Height
Cab
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317 cmReference
Exhaust
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332 cmReference
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.