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Tractor · 1973Unverified

Versatile 850

Name: Versatile 850
Brand: Versatile

Versatile 850 — Model year 1973-19751976-1977 · 280 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Versatile 850 is a tractor with a rated output of 280 hp, categorising it as a high-powered machine in its class. It was manufactured between 1973 and 1977. The tractor features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers a four-wheel drive system via a 12-speed gearbox, and has a listed weight of 8391 kg. It is suitable for tasks covering approximately 1,500+ acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

280 hp

Weight

8391 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

73 rows

Recorded power

280 hp

Recorded weight

8391 kg

Transmissions

12-speed gear

Production years

1973-1977

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerVersatileReference

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference

Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaReference

Four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesplanetaryReference

Articulated power steeringReference

Hydraulic disc brakesReference

Cab standard with available heater and air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl dieselReference

Engine208.8 kWReference

Cummins NT-855-C280Reference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement14.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke140 x 152 mmReference

Power208.8 kWReference

Air cleanerdual dry elementReference

Pre-heatingether injectionReference

Rated RPM2100Reference

Idle RPM900-2300Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity46.4 LReference

Oil capacity38.8 LReference

Oil change200 hReference

Transmission

12-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch355.6mm ceramic discReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference

Capacities

Fuel548.8 LReference

Max capacity12700 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system89.9 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity89.9 LReference

Pressure137.9 barReference

Valves3Reference

Pump flow75.7 lpmReference

Steering flow90.8 lpmReference

Steering press.127.6 barReference

Rear TypeIIIReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase330 cmReference

Weight8391 kgReference

Front tire24.5x32Reference

Rear tire24.5x32Reference

Ag front24.5x32Reference

Ag rear24.5x32Reference

Ag front18.4x38Reference

Ag front20.8x38Reference

Ag front30.5x32Reference

Ag rear18.4x38Reference

Ag rear20.8x38Reference

Ag rear30.5x32Reference

Length642 cmReference

Height (exhaust)365 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)45 cmReference

8391 kgReference

Ballasted12474 kgReference

850 Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate on the front console.Reference

1973085101Reference

1974850 050001Reference

1975850 3050501Reference

1976850 76 051101Reference

1977850 77 051901Reference

Final850 77 052350Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps58Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH204Reference

Speeds

With 24.5x32 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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