versatile 855
![]() | 1978 - 1983
3 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | 1978 - 1983 | 3 Series | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1978 - 1983 | ||||
3 Series | ||||
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | ||||
1978 - 1983 | |
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3 Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Versatile |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
Original price was $85,000 in 1983 | |
Versatile 855 Engine | |
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Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Versatile 855 Transmission | |
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12-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Versatile 855 Power | |
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Engine | 250 hp
186.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 212 hp
158.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | outboard planetary |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab with air-conditioning. | |
Photos | |
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Versatile 855 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 185 gal
700.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 21 gal
79.5 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 21 gal
79.5 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 4 |
Pump flow | 23.6 gpm
89.3 lpm |
Steering flow | 26.1 gpm
98.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III OptOptional |
Control | position and depth control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 18270 lbs
8287 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 12370 lbs
5611 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 130 inches
330 cm |
Weight | 20,150 lbs
9140 kg |
Front tire | 20.8-38 |
Rear tire | 20.8-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
855 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Serial number plate on the cab door post. |
1978 | 855 78 150501 |
1979 | 855 79 150751 |
1980 | 855 80 151151 |
1981 | 855 81 151401 |
1982 | 855 82 151601 |
1983 | 855 83 151801 |
Final | 855 83 151975 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 75 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 900 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | 80 |
References | |
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Constant Power published in 1979, by Versatile | |
Large Tractor Service Manual (PU4020) published in 1980 |
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