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Versatile 850 Series II vs Versatile 946
Verdict: Versatile 850 Series II vs Versatile 946
The Versatile 850 Series II and the Versatile 946 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 946 leads on rated power with 286 hp against 280 hp. Versatile 946 is the lighter machine (14,742 kg vs 18,380 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Versatile 946 is the newer design (1987 vs 1973). In short: choose the Versatile 946 for outright pulling power, or the Versatile 850 Series II 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Versatile
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
280 hp
286 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
VersatileReference
VersatileReference
With 24.5x32 rear tires.Reference
Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine
208.8 kWReference
242.4 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
156.6 kWReference
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Displacement
14.0 LReference
14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 152 mmReference
140 x 152 mmReference
Power
208.8 kWReference
242.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dry dry elementReference
Pre-heating
ether injectionReference
block heaterReference
Compression
14:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
1000-2300Reference
1000-2100Reference
Torque
1092.9 NmReference
1433.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
46.4 LReference
60.3 LReference
Oil capacity
20.3 LReference
47.3 LReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
355.6mm ceramic discReference
228mm wet discReference
Capacities
Fuel
700.2 LReference
1082.5 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
165.5 barReference
Valves
3Reference
4 to 5Reference
Pump flow
88.9 lpmReference
92.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IVN/IIIReference
Control
position and depth controlReference
position controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
8287 kgReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5611 kgReference
5913 kgReference
PTO (claimed)
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213.3 kWReference
Steering flow
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98.8 lpmReference
Steering press.
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158.6 barReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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1000 (1.75)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
330 cmReference
330 cmReference
Weight
18380 to 27500 poundsReference
14742 kgReference
Front tire
24.5x32Reference
24.5-32Reference
Rear tire
24.5x32Reference
24.5-32Reference
Ag front
30.5x32Reference
30.5x32Reference
Ag rear
30.5x32Reference
30.5x32Reference
Length
642 cmReference
660 cmReference
Height (cab)
321 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
330 cmReference
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Shipping
8337 kgReference
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Operating
12474 kgReference
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Ground clearance
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40 cmReference
Steering wheel
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260 cmReference
850 Serial Numbers
1973
085101Reference
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1974
850 050001Reference
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1975
850 3050501Reference
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1976
850 76 051101Reference
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1977
850 77 051901Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the front console.Reference
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Final
850 77 052350Reference
946 93 D931121Reference
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
946 Serial Numbers
1989
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946 89 D430119Reference
1990
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946 90 D450110Reference
1991
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946 91 D475066Reference
1992
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946 92 D485002Reference
1993
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946 93 D930045Reference
Versatile 946 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.