Overview
The Versatile 800 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, between 1973 and 1977. This articulated model features a 14.0L Cummins 6-cylinder diesel engine rated at 250 horsepower and a 12-speed gear transmission offering 12 forward and 4 reverse gears.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Engine Configuration:
Equipped with a Cummins N-855-C250 liquid-cooled inline engine featuring a 14.0L displacement, dual dry element air cleaner, and ether injection for pre-heating.
Transmission and Drive System:
Features a 12-speed gear transmission with a 355.6mm ceramic disc clutch and planetary final drives, supported by standard articulated power steering and hydraulic disc brakes.
Operating Capacities and Dimensions:
Configured with a 145-gallon dual fuel tank system, 23.75-gallon hydraulic capacity, and a ballasted weight capacity up to 28,000 lbs on a 130-inch wheelbase.
Production
| Description | Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
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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 |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches (140 x 152 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 49 qts (46.4 L) |
| Description | Cummins N-855-C250 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14.0 L) |
| Idle RPM | 900-2300 |
| Power | 250 hp (186.4 kW) |
| Pre-heating | ether injection |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 41 qts (38.8 L) |
| Oil change | 200 h |
Transmission
| Clutch | 355.6mm ceramic disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission type | 12-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with available heater and air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 145 gal*Combined capacity of both fuel tanks. (548.8 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 23.75 gal (89.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 23.75 gal (89.9 L) |
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| Pressure | 2000 psi (137.9 bar) |
| Pump flow | 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 24 gpm (90.8 lpm) |
| Steering press. | 1850 psi (127.6 bar) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 3 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III OptOptional |
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Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 204 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 58 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (drawbar) | 18 inches (45 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (exhaust) | 144 inches (365 cm) |
| Length | 253 inches (642 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Front tire | 24.5x32 |
| Rear tire | 24.5x32 |
| Weight | 18100 lbs (8210 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Ag front | 24.5x32 / 18.4x38 |
| Ag rear | 24.5x32 / 18.4x38 |
800 Serial Numbers
| 1973 | 080071 |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 800 0500500 |
| 1975 | 800 3030401 |
| 1976 | 800 76 031601 |
| 1977 | 800 77 032601 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 800 77 032830 |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the front console. |
References
| Description | Owner's Manual 800 850 (23530) published in 1974 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 24.5x32 rear tires. |
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Versatile 800 Weight
| Ballasted | 26000 lbs (11793 kg) |
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| Max capacity | 28000 lbs (12700 kg) |