versatile 856
![]() | 1985
6 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | 1985 | 6 Series | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1985 | ||||
6 Series | ||||
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | ||||
1985 | |
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6 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 | $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 | |
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Cummins 10.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Versatile 856 Transmissions | |
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12-speed constant mesh | |
12-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Versatile 856 Power | |
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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 | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | outboard planetary |
| inboard planetary (row-crop axle) |
Steering | hydraulic power |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Photos | |
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Versatile 856 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 246 gal
931.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 15.3 gal
57.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | IVN/III |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 21,700 lbs
9843 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 | 24,900 lbs
11294 kg |
Front tire | 18.4-38 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
856 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Serial number plate on the cab door post. |
1985 | 856 85 219030 |
Final | 856 85 251397 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Batteries | 4 |
Battery CCA | 625 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Designation 6 Tractors published in 1984, by Versatile |
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