Production
| Description | Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada / Original price was $85,000 in 1983 |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Versatile |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual dry element with precleaner |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches (140 x 152 mm) |
| Compression | 14.1:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 47 qts (44.5 L) |
| Description | Cummins NT-855-C250 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14.0 L) |
| Idle RPM | 1000-2300 |
| Power | 250 hp (186.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 850 lb-ft (1152.6 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Oil capacity | 35 qts (33.1 L) |
| PTO (claimed) | 212 hp (158.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 355.6mm ceramic disc |
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| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 21.5 qts (20.3 L) |
| Transmission type | 12-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 185 gal (700.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
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| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 23.6 gpm (89.3 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 26.1 gpm (98.8 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 4 |
Hitch
| Control | position and depth control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 12370 lbs (5611 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 18270 lbs (8287 kg) |
| Rear Type | III OptOptional |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 900 |
| Battery Group | 80 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 75 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (cab) | 126.75 inches (321 cm) |
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| Length | 253 inches (642 cm) |
| Max weight | 28000 lbs (12700 kg) |
| Weight | 20,150 lbs (9140 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Front tire | 20.8-38 |
| Rear tire | 20.8-38 |
| Weight | 20,150 lbs (9140 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Ag front | 20.8-38 |
| Ag rear | 20.8-38 |
855 Serial Numbers
| 1978 | 855 78 150501 |
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| 1979 | 855 79 150751 |
| 1980 | 855 80 151151 |
| 1981 | 855 81 151401 |
| 1982 | 855 82 151601 |
| 1983 | 855 83 151801 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 855 83 151975 |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the cab door post. |
References
| Description | Constant Power published in 1979, by Versatile / Large Tractor Service Manual (PU4020) published in 1980 |
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