Versatile 875

The Versatile 875 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: Versatile. Operating weight: 25,630 lbs 11625 kg.

Overview

	1978 - 1984 3 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor 3 Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Versatile
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Original price was $110,000 in 1984

Versatile 875 Engine
Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Versatile 875 Transmission
12-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Versatile 875 Power
Engine	280 hp 208.8 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	252 hp 187.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)	224.08 hp 167.1 kW
PTO (tested)	252.67 hp 188.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	outboard planetary
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic disc brakes
Cab with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	185 gal 700.2 L
Hydraulic system	21 gal 79.5 L

Hydraulics
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
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)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	130 inches 330 cm
Weight	25,630 lbs 11625 kg
Front tire	20.8x38
Rear tire	20.8x38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	75
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	900
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	80

References
Constant Power published in 1979, by Versatile
Series 3 published in 1983, by Versatile
Large Tractor Service Manual (PU4020) published in 1980
Agricultural Operations Sales Manual published in 1983, by Versatile

Engine

Engine Detail — 855 ci / 14.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Cummins NT-855-A280
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 with precleaner
Compression	14.1:1
Rated RPM	2100
Idle RPM	1000-2300
Torque	920 lb-ft 1247.5 Nm
Torque RPM	1400
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	47 qts 44.5 L
Oil capacity	35 qts 33.1 L

Transmission

Transmission — Versatile

Transmission	Versatile
Type	gear
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	355.6mm ceramic disc
Oil capacity	21.5 qts 20.3 L
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.

Dimensions

Versatile 875 Tires
Ag front	20.8x38
Ag rear	20.8x38
Ag front	24.5x32
	30.5x32
	18.4x38
Ag rear	24.5x32
	30.5x32
	18.4x38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	130 inches 330 cm
Length	253 inches 642 cm
Width	142.7 inches 362 cm
Height	126.75 inches 321 cm
Weight	25,630 lbs 11625 kg
Max weight	29500 lbs 13381 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1279: diesel 12-speed 4WD
NTTL 1332: diesel 12-speed 4WD
NTTL 1483: diesel 12-speed 4WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1279
Diesel 12-speed 4WD June 3 - 8, 1978 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1279 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	248.07 hp 185.0 kW
Fuel use	16.1 gal/hour 60.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	220.20 hp 164.2 kW
Fuel use	16.2 gal/hour 61.3 l/hour
Gear 2-3 used for power test.
Max pull	24,457 lbs 11093 kg
Gear 1-3 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1332
Diesel 12-speed 4WD October 30 - 13, 1979 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1332 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	247.16 hp 184.3 kW
Fuel use	15.4 gal/hour 58.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	217.55 hp 162.2 kW
Fuel use	15.2 gal/hour 57.5 l/hour
Gear 2-3 used for power test.
Max pull	26,795 lbs 12154 kg
Gear 1-2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1483
Diesel 12-speed 4WD May 31 - June 10, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1483 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	252.67 hp 188.4 kW
Fuel use	16.8 gal/hour 63.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	224.08 hp 167.1 kW
Fuel use	14.7 gal/hour 55.6 l/hour

Photos

Versatile 875, left side.

Versatile 875, front view.