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Versatile 855 vs Versatile 856
Verdict: Versatile 855 vs Versatile 856
The Versatile 855 and the Versatile 856 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Versatile 855 leads on rated power with 212 hp against 209 hp. Versatile 855 is the lighter machine (9,140 kg vs 11,294 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 1978). In short: choose the Versatile 855 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
212 hp
209 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
VersatileReference
VersatileReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Final drives
outboard 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
186.4 kWReference
179.0 kWReference
Displacement
14.0 LReference
10.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 152 mmReference
125 x 136 mmReference
Power
186.4 kWReference
179.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry element with precleanerReference
dual dry elementReference
Compression
14.1:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
1000-2300Reference
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Torque
1152.6 NmReference
1057.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
44.5 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
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
158.1 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
79.5 LReference
57.9 LReference
Type
gearReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
79.5 LReference
57.9 LReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
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Valves
4Reference
4 to 5Reference
Pump flow
89.3 lpmReference
95.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
98.8 lpmReference
98.0 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
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
PTO (tested)
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156.1 kWReference
Steering press.
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158.6 barReference
Capacities
Fuel
700.2 LReference
931.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
330 cmReference
330 cmReference
Weight
9140 kgReference
11294 kgReference
Front tire
20.8-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Rear tire
20.8-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
20.8-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag rear
20.8-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Length
642 cmReference
660 cmReference
Height (cab)
321 cmReference
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Max weight
12700 kgReference
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Height (exhaust)
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332 cmReference
Operating weight
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11294 kgReference
Front axle
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FlangeReference
Bar rear axle
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101 mmReference
855 Serial Numbers
1978
855 78 150501Reference
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1979
855 79 150751Reference
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1980
855 80 151151Reference
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1981
855 81 151401Reference
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1982
855 82 151601Reference
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1983
855 83 151801Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Final
855 83 151975Reference
856 85 251397Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
75Reference
90Reference
Batteries
2Reference
4Reference
Battery CCA
900Reference
625Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
80Reference
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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.