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Versatile 846 Specs ( 1988-1993 )

Name: Versatile 846
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Nebraska Test #Nebraska Summary 119

FORD NEW HOLLAND CANADA LTD. Ford Versatile 846

Max Drawbar HP 190.7 hp

Max Pull 27,695 lbs

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Overview

The Versatile 846 is a four-wheel-drive farm tractor manufactured in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from 1988 to 1993, featuring a transition from Versatile black, red, and gold to Ford blue paint in 1990. This model is powered by a 10.0L Cummins six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and is equipped with an articulated power steering system and a standard air-conditioned cab. Technical configurations include either a 12-speed constant mesh or a 15-speed partially synchronized transmission coupled with outboard planetary final drives.

Ideal Applications

Engine and PTO Performance: The 10.0L Cummins diesel engine is rated at 230 hp with 748 lb-ft of torque, and Nebraska Tractor Test results verified a maximum PTO output of 218.5 hp.

Drawbar and Pulling Capacity: Nebraska Test data recorded a maximum drawbar performance of 190.7 hp and a maximum pull capacity of 27,695 lbs for this 23,000-pound operating weight machine.

Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications: The tractor features a closed center load sensing hydraulic system with a 25.2 gpm pump flow and a Category III rear hitch providing a lift capacity of 10,313 lbs.

Production

Description	Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada / The 846 appeared in Versatile black, red, and gold until 1989; afterwards it was produced in Ford blue.
Drive type	Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Manufacturer	Versatile

Engine

Engine type	Cummins 10.0L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Bore/Stroke	4.921x5.354 inches (125 x 136 mm)
Coolant capacity	55 qts (52.1 L)
Description	Cummins L10-A230 / aftercooled turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	611 ci (10.0 L)
Oil capacity	28 qts (26.5 L)
Power	230 hp (171.5 kW)
Pre-heating	ether injection
Rated RPM	2100
Starter volts	12
Torque	748 lb-ft (1014.3 Nm)
Torque RPM	1300
PTO (claimed)	202 hp (150.6 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	356mm dry disc / 228mm hydraulic wet disc
Description	Five synchronized gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse / 15 forward and 5 reverse
Oil capacity	21.5 qts (20.3 L)
Transmission	Versatile Three-by-Five
Type	constant mesh / partially synchronized
Transmission type	12-speed constant mesh / 15-speed partially synchronized
Transmission type	12-speed constant mesh / 15-speed partially synchronized

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description	Articulated power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	outboard planetary

Capacity

Fuel	246 gal (931.1 L)
Hydraulic system	15.3 gal (57.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	15.3 gal (57.9 L)
Pressure	2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow	25.2 gpm (95.4 lpm)
Steering flow	25.9 gpm (98.0 lpm)
Steering press.	2300 psi (158.6 bar)
Type	closed center load sensing *Steering pump is open center.
Valves	4 to 5

Hitch

Control	position control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	10313 lbs (III) (4677 kg)
Rear Type	III

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Batteries	4
Battery CCA	625
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	90
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Description	Bar rear axle (row-crop)
Front axle	Bar
Front tread	60 to 122 inches (row-crop) (152 to 309 cm)
Ground clearance	16.1 inches (40 cm)
Length	260 inches (660 cm)
Rear tread	60 to 122 inches (row-crop) (152 to 309 cm)
Wheelbase	130 inches (330 cm)
Weight	18000 to 23000 pounds
Wheelbase	130 inches (330 cm)
Ag front	18.4x38
Ag rear	18.4x38

846 Serial Numbers

1988	846 88 330335
1989	846 89 D430159
1990	846 90 D450298
1991	846 91 D475001
1992	846 92 D485051
1993	846 93 D930035
Description	FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Final	846 93 D931211
Location:	Serial number plate on the cab door post.

References

Description	846 and 876 - Designation 6 Tractors published in 1987, by Versatile

Versatile 846 Height

Cab	125 inches (317 cm)
Exhaust	131 inches (332 cm)
Steering wheel	102.4 inches (260 cm)

Versatile 846 Weight

Max capacity	28000 lbs (12700 kg)
Operating	23000 lbs (10432 kg)
Shipping	18000 lbs (8164 kg)

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #Nebraska Summary 119

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Test Date: June-July, 1990

Location: Versatile Farm Equipment Operations, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

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

211.50 hp

0.40 lb/hp·hr

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	799 lb-ft (1,084 Nm)
Torque Rise	52.4%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM
Rated Engine Speed	211.50	157.70	2097

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
211.50	2097	12.00	0.40	17.56	N/A
187.50	2184	11.20	0.42	16.70	N/A
144.00	2248	9.60	0.46	15.08	N/A
97.00	2272	7.90	0.57	12.33	N/A
49.30	2294	5.70	0.81	8.68	N/A
7.40	2337	4.00	3.78	1.88	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	Air °F	Air °C	Cool °F	Cool °C	inHg	kPa
Maximum Power 10th (2-5) Gear	189.60	141.40	11,085	49	6.40	10.30	8.30	75	24	183	84	29.80	101.00
75% of Pull at Maximum Power 10th (2-5) ...	156.40	116.60	8,365	37	7.00	11.30	1.40	73	23	181	83	29.70	100.60
50% of Pull at Maximum Power 10th (2-5) ...	103.80	77.40	5,555	25	7.00	11.30	1.20	75	24	178	81	29.70	100.60
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed 11th...	155.70	116.10	8,385	37	7.00	11.20	1.60	75	24	181	83	29.70	100.60
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed 11th...	102.20	76.20	5,465	24	7.00	11.30	1.00	75	24	180	82	29.70	100.60

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Ballasted)

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	inHg	Crank Shaft RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cooling F
4th (1-4)	175.50	27,695	2.40	10.70	29.80	1954	14.82	0.47	73	183
5th (1-5)	185.90	23,000	3.00	4.90	29.80	1976	15.53	0.45	73	183
6th (2-1)	189.40	20,770	3.40	3.80	29.80	1957	16.04	0.44	73	181
7th (2-2)	190.70	18,165	3.90	2.60	29.80	1948	16.04	0.44	73	183
8th (2-3)	190.00	14,925	4.80	1.70	29.80	1970	16.09	0.44	73	183

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted)

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	inHg	Crank Shaft RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cooling F
4th (1-4)	155.60	23,135	2.50	12.10	29.90	2143	12.69	0.55	73	181
5th (1-5)	172.50	22,840	2.80	15.00	29.90	1963	15.13	0.46	73	183
6th (2-1)	182.00	21,130	3.20	4.70	29.90	1922	15.38	0.46	73	183
7th (2-2)	185.70	17,825	3.90	6.10	29.90	1976	17.87	0.39	75	183
8th (2-3)	187.50	14,815	4.70	7.10	29.90	1989	17.11	0.41	75	181
9th (2-4)	188.90	13,240	5.30	7.60	29.90	1954	18.68	0.38	75	183
10th (2-5)	189.60	11,085	6.40	8.30	29.80	1960	18.53	0.38	75	183
11th (3-1)	185.10	8,520	8.10	3.70	29.80	1963	17.92	0.39	75	183

Engine

Make	Cummins Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger
Displacement	611 cu in (10014 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.0 to 1
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator

Chassis

Type	four wheel drive with duals
Steering	hydrostatic and articulated
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio
Speeds	20 forward (16.10 mph max)
Front Tread Width	72.0 to 124.0 in
Rear Tread Width	72.0 to 124.0 in
Brakes	caliper disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	24,110 lbs ( 10,936 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	Fuel No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A
Engine Oil	SAE 15W40 API SF/CD

Versatile 846 Specs ( 1988-1993 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

846 Serial Numbers

References

Versatile 846 Height

Versatile 846 Weight

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 In Selected Gears (Ballasted)

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted)

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks