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Versatile 850

The Versatile 850 is a four-wheel drive (4WD) tractor produced by Versatile from 1973 to 1977. It belongs to the 1 Series and was built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It features a Cummins 14.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 280 hp (208.8 kW). The tractor has a 12-speed gear transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears, a 355.6mm ceramic disc clutch, and planetary final drives. It includes articulated power steering, hydraulic disc brakes, and a standard cab with optional heater and air-conditioning. Fuel capacity is 145 gallons (548.8 L) combined in two tanks, and the hydraulic system capacity is 23.75 gallons (89.9 L) with an open center type. The tractor hitch rear type is optional III. Dimensions include a 130-inch (330 cm) wheelbase, 253-inch (642 cm) length, and 144-inch (365 cm) height to exhaust. The base weight is 18,500 lbs (8,391 kg), ballasted weight is 27,500 lbs (12,474 kg), and max capacity is 28,000 lbs (12,700 kg). Tires available include various agricultural sizes for front and rear. Electrical system features a negative ground, alternator charging system with 58 amps, two 12-volt batteries with 204 AH total. Serial numbers are located on the front console. The tractor is part of a series including the Versatile 800 and 900 models.
Versatile 850tractorspecificationsenginetransmissiondimensionshydraulics4WDfarm tractor
Power280 hp
Founded1973 - 1977
Model850

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Versatile 850

Power

Engine power:280 hp (208.8 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:24.5x32, 18.4x38, 20.8x38, 30.5x32
Ag front:24.5x32, 18.4x38, 20.8x38, 30.5x32

Engine

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

Weight

Ballasted:27500 lbs (12474 kg)
Base weight:18500 lbs (8391 kg)
Max capacity:28000 lbs (12700 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:145 gal (548.8 L) Combined capacity of both fuel tanks
Hydraulic system:23.75 gal (89.9 L)

Dimensions

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

Electrical

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

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Valves:3
Capacity:23.75 gal (89.9 L)
Pressure:2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Pump flow:20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
Steering flow:24 gpm (90.8 lpm)
Steering pressure:1850 psi (127.6 bar)

Mechanical

Cab:standard with available heater and air-conditioning
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic disc brakes
Steering:Articulated power steering
Final drives:planetary

Production

Type:Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Series:1 Series
Built in:Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Years produced:1973 - 1977

References

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

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:355.6mm ceramic disc
Gear arrangement:Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:III Optional

Serial Numbers

1973:085101
1974:850 050001
1975:850 3050501
1976:850 76 051101
1977:850 77 051901
Final:850 77 052350
Location:Serial number plate on the front console.

Related Models

Versatile 800

Model:800

Versatile 900

Model:900