Compare/Versatile 850 vs Versatile 946

Versatile 850 vs Versatile 946

Verdict: Versatile 850 vs Versatile 946

The Versatile 850 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 850 is the lighter machine (8,391 kg vs 14,742 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 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Versatile

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

280 hp

286 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

VersatileReference

With 24.5x32 rear tires.Reference

Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

outboard planetaryReference

Engine

208.8 kWReference

242.4 kWReference

Displacement

14.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Idle RPM

900-2300Reference

1000-2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

46.4 LReference

60.3 LReference

Oil capacity

38.8 LReference

47.3 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

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Torque

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1433.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

355.6mm ceramic discReference

228mm wet discReference

Capacities

Fuel

548.8 LReference

1082.5 LReference

Max capacity

12700 kgReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

89.9 LReference

57.9 LReference

Type

gearReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

89.9 LReference

57.9 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

165.5 barReference

Valves

3Reference

4 to 5Reference

Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

92.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

90.8 lpmReference

98.8 lpmReference

Steering press.

127.6 barReference

158.6 barReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

IVN/IIIReference

PTO (claimed)

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213.3 kWReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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5913 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000 (1.75)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

330 cmReference

Weight

8391 kgReference

14742 kgReference

Front tire

24.5x32Reference

24.5-32Reference

Rear tire

24.5x32Reference

24.5-32Reference

Ag front

30.5x32Reference

Ag rear

30.5x32Reference

Length

642 cmReference

660 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

365 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

45 cmReference

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Ballasted

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

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

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.