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Tractor · 1973Unverified

Versatile 850 Series II

Name: Versatile 850 Series II
Brand: Versatile

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

The Versatile 850 Series II is a high-powered tractor model, rated at 280 hp, which positions it among the more powerful machines in its class. Manufactured from 1973 to 1977, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with four-wheel drive and a 12-speed gearbox. The listed weight ranges from 18380 to 27500 pounds. It is suited for use on large areas, including around 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

18380 to 27500 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

78 rows

Recorded power

280 hp

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

Original price was $49,000 in 1977Reference

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

Drawbar (claimed)156.6 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

Compression14:1Reference

Rated RPM2100Reference

Idle RPM1000-2300Reference

Torque1092.9 NmReference

Torque RPM1500Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity46.4 LReference

Oil capacity38.8 LReference

Transmission

12-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch355.6mm ceramic discReference

Oil capacity20.3 LReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference

Capacities

Fuel700.2 LReference

Max capacity12700 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system70.4 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity70.4 LReference

Pressure137.9 barReference

Valves3Reference

Pump flow88.9 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIIReference

Controlposition and depth controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)8287 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)5611 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase330 cmReference

Weight18380 to 27500 poundsReference

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 (cab)321 cmReference

Height (exhaust)330 cmReference

Shipping8337 kgReference

Operating12474 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 amps75Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts12Reference

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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