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Tractor · 1978Unverified

Versatile 855

Name: Versatile 855
Brand: Versatile

Versatile 855 — 3 Series · 212 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Versatile 855 is a tractor with a rating of approximately 212 horsepower, positioning it at the more powerful end of its class. In production from 1978 to 1983, the 855 features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a 12-speed gearbox. Its listed operating weight is 9140 kg, and it is suitable for operations covering an area of 600–1,500 acres.

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

Rated power

212 hp

Weight

9140 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

74 rows

Recorded power

212 hp

Recorded weight

9140 kg

Transmissions

12-speed gear

Production years

1978-1983

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerVersatileReference

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference

Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaReference

Original price was $85,000 in 1983Reference

Four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesoutboard planetaryReference

Articulated power steeringReference

Hydraulic disc brakesReference

Cab with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl dieselReference

Engine186.4 kWReference

Cummins NT-855-C250Reference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement14.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke140 x 152 mmReference

Power186.4 kWReference

Air cleanerdual dry element with precleanerReference

Compression14.1:1Reference

Rated RPM2100Reference

Idle RPM1000-2300Reference

Torque1152.6 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity44.5 LReference

Oil capacity33.1 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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)158.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system79.5 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity79.5 LReference

Pressure155.1 barReference

Valves4Reference

Pump flow89.3 lpmReference

Steering flow98.8 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIIReference

Controlposition and depth controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)8287 kgReference

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

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel700.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase330 cmReference

Weight9140 kgReference

Front tire20.8-38Reference

Rear tire20.8-38Reference

Ag front20.8-38Reference

Ag rear20.8-38Reference

Length642 cmReference

Height (cab)321 cmReference

Max weight12700 kgReference

855 Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference

1978855 78 150501Reference

1979855 79 150751Reference

1980855 80 151151Reference

1981855 81 151401Reference

1982855 82 151601Reference

1983855 83 151801Reference

Final855 83 151975Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps75Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA900Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery Group80Reference

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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