Versatile 850

The Versatile 850 is a tractor produced by Versatile. It is equipped with a 855 ci 14.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 280 hp / 208.8 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 18500 lbs 8391 kg.

Overview

	1973 - 1977 Model year 1973-19751976-1977 1 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor 1 Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Versatile
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Versatile 850 Engine
Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Versatile 850 Transmission
12-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Versatile 850 Power
Engine	280 hp 208.8 kW

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic disc brakes
Cab standard with available heater and air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	145 gal*Combined capacity of both fuel tanks. 548.8 L
Hydraulic system	23.75 gal 89.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	23.75 gal 89.9 L
Pressure	2000 psi 137.9 bar
Valves	3
Pump flow	20 gpm 75.7 lpm
Steering flow	24 gpm 90.8 lpm
Steering press.	1850 psi 127.6 bar

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III OptOptional

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	130 inches 330 cm
Weight	18500 lbs 8391 kg
Front tire	24.5x32
Rear tire	24.5x32
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	58
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	204

References
Owner's Manual 800 850 (23530) published in 1974
850 published in 1973, by Versatile

Engine

Engine Detail — 855 ci / 14.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Cummins NT-855-C280
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	855 ci 14.0 L
Bore/Stroke	5.50x6.00 inches 140 x 152 mm
Power	280 hp 208.8 kW
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Pre-heating	ether injection
Rated RPM	2100
Idle RPM	900-2300
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	49 qts 46.4 L
Oil capacity	41 qts 38.8 L
Oil change	200 h

Transmission

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	355.6mm ceramic disc
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.
With 24.5x32 rear tires.

Dimensions

Versatile 850 Tires
Ag front	24.5x32
Ag rear	24.5x32
Ag front	18.4x38
	20.8x38
	30.5x32
Ag rear	18.4x38
	20.8x38
	30.5x32

Dimensions
Wheelbase	130 inches 330 cm
Length	253 inches 642 cm
Height (exhaust)	144 inches 365 cm
Clearance (drawbar)	18 inches 45 cm

Versatile 850 Weight
	18500 lbs 8391 kg
Ballasted	27500 lbs 12474 kg
Max capacity	28000 lbs 12700 kg

Photos

Versatile 850 Series I four-wheel drive tractor.