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Tractor · 1978Unverified

Versatile 875

Name: Versatile 875
Brand: Versatile

Versatile 875 — 3 Series · 248 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Versatile 875 is a tractor with a 248 hp rating, categorising it amongst higher-powered machines in its class. It was produced from 1978 to 1984, equipped with a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, and features four-wheel drive coupled with a 12-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the Versatile 875 is 11,625 kg. It is designed for use in agricultural operations spanning approximately 1,500+ acres.

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

Rated power

248 hp

Max power

164.2 kW

Weight

11625 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

110 rows

Recorded power

248 hp

Recorded weight

11625 kg

Transmissions

12-speed gear

Production years

1978-1984

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerVersatileReference

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference

Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaReference

Original price was $110,000 in 1984Reference

Four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesoutboard planetaryReference

Articulated power steeringReference

Hydraulic disc brakesReference

Cab with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl dieselReference

Engine208.8 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)187.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)167.1 kWReference

Cummins NT-855-A280Reference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement14.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke140 x 152 mmReference

Power208.8 kWReference

Air cleanerdual dry element with precleanerReference

Compression14.1:1Reference

Rated RPM2100Reference

Idle RPM1000-2300Reference

Torque1247.5 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity44.5 LReference

Oil capacity33.1 LReference

Power at rated engine speed185.0 kWReference

Max power164.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed184.3 kWReference

Max power162.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed188.4 kWReference

Max power167.1 kWReference

Transmission

12-speed gearReference

TransmissionVersatileReference

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 (tested)188.4 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

Weight11625 kgReference

Front tire20.8x38Reference

Rear tire20.8x38Reference

Ag front20.8x38Reference

Ag rear20.8x38Reference

Ag front24.5x32Reference

Ag front30.5x32Reference

Ag front18.4x38Reference

Ag rear24.5x32Reference

Ag rear30.5x32Reference

Ag rear18.4x38Reference

Length642 cmReference

Width362 cmReference

Height321 cmReference

Max weight13381 kgReference

875 Serial Numbers

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

1978875 78 052501Reference

1979875 79 053201Reference

1980875 80 054301Reference

1981875 81 055501Reference

1982875 82 056601Reference

1983875 83 057801Reference

1984875 84 059025Reference

Final875 84 059617Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps75Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA900Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery Group80Reference

Test results

NTTL 1279: diesel 12-speed 4WDReference

NTTL 1332: diesel 12-speed 4WDReference

NTTL 1483: diesel 12-speed 4WDReference

Diesel 12-speed 4WDJune 3 - 8, 1978Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1279 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use60.9 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use61.3 l/hourReference

Gear 2-3 used for power test.Reference

Max pull11093 kgReference

Gear 1-3 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel 12-speed 4WDOctober 30 - 13, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1332 fileReference

Fuel use58.3 l/hourReference

Fuel use57.5 l/hourReference

Max pull12154 kgReference

Gear 1-2 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel 12-speed 4WDMay 31 - June 10, 1983Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1483 fileReference

Fuel use63.6 l/hourReference

Fuel use55.6 l/hourReference

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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