Search
Versatile 846 vs Versatile 856
Verdict: Versatile 846 vs Versatile 856
The Versatile 846 and the Versatile 856 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 856 leads on rated power with 209 hp against 202 hp. Versatile 856 is the lighter machine (11,294 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 856 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 846 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
Tune the fit score
Tell us about your operation
Fit & specs
Versatile
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Versatile
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
202 hp
209 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
—
—
Overview
Manufacturer
VersatileReference
VersatileReference
Five synchronized gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetary (row-crop)Reference
inboard planetary (row-crop axle)Reference
Original price
—
$78,000 (1986)Reference
Steering
—
hydraulic powerReference
Engine
Engine
171.5 kWReference
179.0 kWReference
Displacement
10.0 LReference
10.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
125 x 136 mmReference
125 x 136 mmReference
Power
171.5 kWReference
179.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual dry elementReference
Pre-heating
block heaterReference
—
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
1014.3 NmReference
1057.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
20.3 LReference
17.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
52.1 LReference
52.1 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
—
136.0 kWReference
Compression
—
16:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed
—
156.1 kWReference
Max power
—
136.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
15 forward and 5 reverseReference
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutch
228mm hydraulic wet discReference
—
Transmission
Versatile Three-by-FiveReference
VersatileReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
150.6 kWReference
—
Hydraulic system
57.9 LReference
57.9 LReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
57.9 LReference
57.9 LReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
—
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
III/IVNReference
IVN/IIIReference
Control
position controlReference
—
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5913 kgReference
9843 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000Reference
PTO (tested)
—
156.1 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
931.1 LReference
931.1 LReference
Max capacity
12700 kgReference
—
Dimensions
Wheelbase
330 cmReference
330 cmReference
Weight
18000 to 23000 poundsReference
11294 kgReference
Ag front
30.5x32Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag rear
30.5x32Reference
18.4-38Reference
Length
660 cmReference
660 cmReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
—
Front axle
BarReference
FlangeReference
Front tread
152 to 309 cmReference
—
Rear tread
152 to 309 cmReference
—
Shipping
8164 kgReference
—
Operating
10432 kgReference
—
Steering wheel
260 cmReference
—
Front tire
—
18.4-38Reference
Rear tire
—
18.4-38Reference
Height (exhaust)
—
332 cmReference
Operating weight
—
11294 kgReference
Bar rear axle
—
101 mmReference
846 Serial Numbers
1988
846 88 330335Reference
—
1989
846 89 D430159Reference
—
1990
846 90 D450298Reference
—
1991
846 91 D475001Reference
—
1992
846 92 D485051Reference
—
1993
846 93 D930035Reference
—
Location:
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Final
846 93 D931211Reference
856 85 251397Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
90Reference
Batteries
4Reference
4Reference
Battery CCA
625Reference
625Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Versatile 846 Height
Cab
317 cmReference
—
Exhaust
332 cmReference
—
856 Serial Numbers
1985
—
856 85 219030Reference
Test results
Fuel use
—
45.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
—
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.