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Tractor · 1985Unverified

Versatile 856

Name: Versatile 856
Brand: Versatile

Versatile 856 — 6 Series · 209 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Versatile 856 is a tractor model with a rated power output of 209 horsepower, positioning it at the higher end of its class. Manufactured in 1985, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. Its operating weight is listed as 11,294 kilograms. The Versatile 856 is suitable for operations spanning 600-1,500 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

83 rows

Recorded power

209 hp

Recorded weight

11294 kg

Transmissions

12-speed constant mesh

Production years

1985-1985

Verified variants

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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.

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