Wikitractor

Versatile 855

Production ended · 4WD

PTO power · claimed

212 hp

Weight
20,150 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1983
$85,000

Power

Engine250 hp unspecified
PTO212 hp claimed
Drawbarno record
Listed power250 hp engine basis

Engines

Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl dieselDiesel · 6 cyl855 ci
Engine details
Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
5.5 in × 6 in
Rated speed
2,100 rpm
Rated power
250 hp
Torque
850 lb·ft at 1,400 rpm
Compression
14.1:1
Aspiration
turbocharged diesel
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline

Transmissions

12-speed geargear12F / 4R
Transmission notes

12-speed gear: Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.

Weight

Weight20,150 lb unspecified

Dimensions

Wheelbase130 in
Length253 in

Capacities

Fuel tank185 gal
Hydraulic system21 gal

Hydraulics

Systemopen center
Pump flow23.6 gpm
Steering flow26.1 gpm
Pressure2,250 psi
Remote valves4

Hitch

Rear hitch categoryIII
Controlposition and depth control
Rear lift capacity18,270 lb
Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm)12,370 lb

PTO

Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO speeds1000

Chassis

Drive4WD
SteeringArticulated power steering
BrakesHydraulic disc brakes
Final drivesoutboard planetary
CabCab with air-conditioning

Tires

Front20.8-38
Rear20.8-38

Electrical

System voltage12 V
Batteries2
Cold cranking900 CCA
Chargingalternator
Charging output75 A
Groundnegative

Production

Price new$85,000 (1983)
FactoriesWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Built byVersatile

Serial numbers

Serial number plate on the cab door post.

YearFirst serial
1978855 78 150501
1979855 79 150751
1980855 80 151151
1981855 81 151401
1982855 82 151601
1983855 83 151801
Final855 83 151975

Literature

  • Constant Power Versatile, 1979
  • Large Tractor Service Manual (PU4020) 1980