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Versatile 276 Specs ( 1985-1990 )

Name: Versatile 276
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Nebraska Test #OECD 1251

FORD VERSATILE 276 DIESEL HYDROSTATIC

Max Drawbar HP 74.2 hp

Max Pull 10,070 lbs

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Overview

The Versatile 276 is a four-wheel drive bidirectional tractor manufactured in Winnipeg, Manitoba, between 1985 and 1990. It features a Cummins 3.9L four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine paired with a hydrostatic transmission offering three constant mesh ranges and infinite forward and reverse speeds. The unit is characterized by a 180-degree rotating operator console that allows for operation in either direction using available front and rear hitches and PTOs.

Ideal Applications

Bidirectional Configuration: The operator console rotates 180 degrees to enable bi-directional operation with optional front and rear three-point hitches, drawbars, and 540/1000 RPM power take-offs.

Nebraska Test Performance: Official testing recorded a maximum of 106.7 PTO horsepower, 74.2 drawbar horsepower, and a maximum pull of 10,070 pounds.

Hydraulic and Transmission Layout: The tractor is equipped with a closed center load sensing hydraulic system delivering 23 gpm of flow at 2800 psi alongside a hydrostatic drive system.

Production

Description	Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada / Original price was $48,000 in 1990 / The Versatile 276 is a "Bidirectional" tractor in which the operator console rotates 180-degrees to allow the tractor to be operated in either direction. The 276 was available with both front and rear, drawbars, 3-point-lift, and PTOs.
Manufacturer	Versatile

Engine

Engine type	Cummins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke	4.016x4.724 inches (102 x 120 mm)
Coolant capacity	23.2 qts (22.0 L)
Description	Cummins / aftercooled turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	239.3 ci (3.9 L)
Power	116.7 hp (87.0 kW)
Starter volts	12
Torque	282 lb-ft (382.4 Nm)
Torque RPM	1500
PTO (claimed)	100.6 hp (75.0 kW)

Transmission

Description	Hydrostatic drive matched to a 3-speed constant mesh transmission.
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Oil capacity	34 qts (32.2 L)
Transmission	hydrostatic

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with 180-degree console rotation.
Description	Hydraulic disc brakes
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel	39 gal (147.6 L)
Hydraulic system	8.5 gal (32.2 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	8.5 gal (32.2 L)
Front valves	2 OptOptional
Pressure	2800 psi (193.1 bar)
Pump flow	23 gpm (87.1 lpm)
Rear valves	3
Steering flow	4.8 gpm (18.2 lpm)
Steering press.	2300 psi (158.6 bar)
Type	closed center load sensing

Hitch

Control	position control
Front Hitch	II/I OptOptional
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)	2000 lbs (907 kg)
Front lift (at ends)	3266 lbs (1481 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	4400 lbs (1995 kg)
Rear Type	II/I OptOptional

PTO

Clutch	wet disc
Engine RPM	540@2500
Front PTO	optional
Front PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	72
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Operating weight	11650 lbs (with loader) (5284 kg)
Shipping weight	8700 lbs (3946 kg)
Wheelbase	86 inches (218 cm)
Front tire	14.9-28
Rear tire	14.9-28
Weight	8700 to 11650 pounds
Wheelbase	86 inches (218 cm)
Ag front	14.9-28
Ag rear	14.9-28

276 Serial Numbers

1985	241025
1986	273100
1987	------
1988	332100
1989	432100
1990	453100
Description	FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Final	453972
Location:	Serial number plate on the operator console.

References

Description	200 Series published by Versatile / 276 100 PTO 4WD Tractor published in 1984, by Versatile / 276 Bidirectional Tractor published in 1987, by Versatile

Speeds

Description	16.9x28 tires

Versatile 276 attachments

Description	front-end loader

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #OECD 1251

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Test Date: June 1989

Location: Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute, P.O. Box 1060, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada R1N 3C5

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

106.70 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	320.1 lb-ft (434.1 Nm) at 1600 RPM
Torque Rise	23.1%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	106.70	79.60	2500	1025	6.68	25.30

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
106.70	N/A	6.68	0.43	16.19	N/A
96.30	N/A	6.71	0.49	14.31	N/A
73.20	N/A	5.47	0.52	13.45	N/A
48.90	N/A	4.62	0.66	10.61	N/A
24.50	N/A	3.57	1.01	6.85	N/A
1.30	N/A	2.56	15.50	0.45	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F
Maximum Power - 1st Gear	70.40	52.50	5,260	23	5.01	8.07	6.90	81	187
75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 1st Gear	60.90	45.40	3,980	18	5.74	9.24	3.90	75	185
50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 1st Gear	42.50	31.70	2,655	12	6.02	9.69	3.00	75	183
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 2n...	59.80	44.60	3,955	18	5.66	9.11	4.00	75	183
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 2n...	42.00	31.30	2,630	12	5.99	9.64	2.20	75	181

Maximum Power At Selected Speeds

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F
1st Gear	33.50	8,095	1.60	2698	15.00	6.90	183	29.77	1.01	72
1st Gear	45.70	7,890	2.20	2667	15.00	8.17	183	29.77	0.86	72
1st Gear	61.80	7,465	3.10	2633	13.30	9.54	187	29.77	0.73	73
1st Gear	71.20	6,610	4.00	2511	10.80	10.71	187	29.77	0.65	73
1st Gear	71.20	5,375	5.00	2500	7.50	10.91	187	29.77	0.64	75
2nd Gear	70.50	5,330	5.00	2500	7.40	10.66	185	29.77	0.66	77
2nd Gear	71.70	3,935	6.80	2500	4.50	10.86	185	29.77	0.64	75
2nd Gear	71.90	3,685	7.30	2490	4.20	10.86	185	29.77	0.64	75

Maximum Power At Selected Speeds (Ballasted) Tractor

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F
1st Gear	41.70	10,070	1.60	2633	14.90	6.19	189	29.97	1.13	82
1st Gear	54.20	9,350	2.20	2600	12.20	8.22	189	29.97	0.85	82
1st Gear	67.50	8,140	3.10	2501	9.40	10.41	187	29.97	0.67	82
1st Gear	72.80	6,765	4.00	2497	7.10	10.81	187	29.97	0.65	82
1st Gear	73.40	5,530	5.00	2501	4.70	11.17	187	29.94	0.63	79
1st Gear	72.70	5,350	5.10	2495	5.40	11.01	187	29.94	0.64	79
2nd Gear	71.50	5,395	5.00	2495	4.40	11.17	187	29.94	0.63	77
2nd Gear	74.20	4,070	6.80	2500	2.10	11.62	189	29.94	0.60	81
2nd Gear	74.00	3,800	7.30	2502	1.70	11.62	189	29.94	0.60	81

Engine

Make	Ford Diesel
Type	four cylinder vertical with turbocharger
Displacement	268 cu in (4392 ml)
Compression Ratio	17 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	four wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic and articulated
Transmission	infinitely variable hydrostatic using a variable displacement pump and a fixed displacement motor, plus a three speed manual transmission
Front Tread Width	63.4 to 95.3 in
Rear Tread Width	63.4 to 95.3 in
Brakes	caliper disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	9,400 lbs ( 4,272 kg )

Sound Levels

Maximum Sound Level	85 dB(A)
Maximum Sound Level	85 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 16.9-28; 8; 18 (124) psi (kPa)
Front Tires	Two 16.9-28; 8; 18 (124) psi (kPa)
Height of Drawbar

Static Weight

Rear	N/A lbs
Front	N/A lbs
Total	N/A lbs

Versatile 276 Specs ( 1985-1990 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

276 Serial Numbers

References

Speeds

Versatile 276 attachments

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Maximum Power At Selected Speeds

Maximum Power At Selected Speeds (Ballasted) Tractor

Hydraulic Performance

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks