Tractor · 1985Unverified
Versatile 856
Versatile 856 — 6 Series · 209 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
209 hp
Max power
136.0 kW
Weight
11294 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerVersatileReference
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaReference
Original price$78,000 (1986)Reference
On the Versatile 856 the PTO was standard equipment with the power shift transmission but not available with the manual shift.Reference
Four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesoutboard planetaryReference
Final drivesinboard planetary (row-crop axle)Reference
Steeringhydraulic powerReference
Hydraulic disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference
Engine
Cummins 10.0L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine179.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)136.0 kWReference
Cummins L10Reference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement10.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke125 x 136 mmReference
Power179.0 kWReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Torque1057.7 NmReference
Torque RPM1300Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity52.1 LReference
Power at rated engine speed156.1 kWReference
Max power136.0 kWReference
Transmission
12-speed constant meshReference
12-speed full power shiftReference
TransmissionVersatileReference
Typeconstant meshReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity20.3 LReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Oil capacity17.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)156.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system57.9 LReference
Typeclosed center load sensingReference
Capacity57.9 LReference
Valves4 to 5Reference
Pump flow95.4 lpmReference
Steering flow98.0 lpmReference
Steering press.158.6 barReference
Rear TypeIVN/IIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)9843 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel931.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase330 cmReference
Weight11294 kgReference
Front tire18.4-38Reference
Rear tire18.4-38Reference
Ag front18.4-38Reference
Ag rear18.4-38Reference
Length660 cmReference
Height (exhaust)332 cmReference
Operating weight11294 kgReference
Front axle101 mmReference
Front axleFlangeReference
Bar rear axle101 mmReference
Flange rear axleReference
856 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
1985856 85 219030Reference
Final856 85 251397Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps90Reference
Batteries4Reference
Battery CCA625Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
Diesel power shift 4WDMay 4 - 16, 1985Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1568 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use45.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use45.0 l/hourReference
Gear 7 used for power test.Reference
Max pull12010 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.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.