Versatile 856

The Versatile 856 is a tractor produced by Versatile. It is equipped with a 611 ci 10.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 240 hp / 179.0 kW. Transmission: Versatile. Operating weight: 24,900 lbs 11294 kg.

Overview

	1985 6 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor 6 Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Versatile
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Original price	$78,000 (1986)
On the Versatile 856 the PTO was standard equipment with the power shift transmission but not available with the manual shift.

Versatile 856 Engine
Cummins 10.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Versatile 856 Power
Engine	240 hp 179.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)	182.42 hp 136.0 kW
PTO (tested)	209.28 hp 156.1 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	outboard planetary
	inboard planetary (row-crop axle)
Steering	hydraulic power
Hydraulic disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	246 gal 931.1 L
Hydraulic system	15.3 gal 57.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center load sensing
Capacity	15.3 gal 57.9 L
Valves	4 to 5
Pump flow	25.2 gpm 95.4 lpm
Steering flow	25.9 gpm 98.0 lpm
Steering press.	2300 psi 158.6 bar

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	IVN/III
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	21,700 lbs 9843 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	130 inches 330 cm
Weight	24,900 lbs 11294 kg
Front tire	18.4-38
Rear tire	18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	90
Batteries	4
Battery CCA	625
Battery volts	12

References
Designation 6 Tractors published in 1984, by Versatile

Engine

Engine Detail — 611 ci / 10.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Cummins L10
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	611 ci 10.0 L
Bore/Stroke	4.921x5.354 inches 125 x 136 mm
Power	240 hp 179.0 kW
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Compression	16:1
Rated RPM	2100
Torque	780 lb-ft 1057.7 Nm
Torque RPM	1300
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	55 qts 52.1 L

Transmission

Transmission options
12-speed constant mesh
12-speed full power shift

Transmission — Versatile

Transmission	Versatile
Type	constant mesh
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity	21.5 qts 20.3 L

Transmission — 12 forward and 3 reverse full power shift

Type	full power shift
Gears	12 forward and 3 reverse
Oil capacity	18 qts 17.0 L

Dimensions

Versatile 856 Tires
Ag front	18.4-38
Ag rear	18.4-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	130 inches 330 cm
Length	260 inches 660 cm
Height (exhaust)	131 inches 332 cm
Operating weight	24,900 lbs (20.8-38 duals) 11294 kg
Front axle	Bar: 4 inch diameter 101 mm
Front axle	Flange
Bar rear axle	4 inch diameter 101 mm
Flange rear axle

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1568
Diesel power shift 4WD May 4 - 16, 1985 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1568 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	209.28 hp 156.1 kW
Fuel use	12.1 gal/hour 45.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	182.42 hp 136.0 kW
Fuel use	11.9 gal/hour 45.0 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull	26,479 lbs 12010 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Photos

Versatile 856 advertising photo