Overview
The Versatile 856 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured in Winnipeg, Manitoba, powered by a 10.0L Cummins turbocharged diesel engine rated at 240 hp. The tractor is equipped with an air-conditioned cab and was offered with either a 12-speed constant mesh or a 12-speed full power shift transmission. Nebraska Tractor Test 1568 recorded a maximum drawbar pull of 26,479 lbs and a PTO power output of 209.28 hp.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Performance:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 1568, the model achieved a maximum drawbar power of 182.42 hp and a maximum pull of 26,479 lbs while using gear 2 for the pull test.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The tractor features a closed center load sensing hydraulic system with a 25.2 gpm pump flow and a Category IVN/III rear hitch capable of lifting 21,700 lbs.
Engine and Mechanical Configuration:
The liquid-cooled Cummins engine produces 780 lb-ft of torque at 1300 RPM and is paired with outboard planetary final drives and 4-inch diameter axles.
Production
| Description | Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada / On the Versatile 856 the PTO was standard equipment with the power shift transmission but not available with the manual shift. |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Versatile |
| Original price | $78,000 (1986) |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 10.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.921x5.354 inches (125 x 136 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 55 qts (52.1 L) |
| Description | Cummins L10 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 611 ci (10.0 L) |
| Power | 240 hp (179.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 780 lb-ft (1057.7 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 182.42 hp (136.0 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 209.28 hp (156.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and 3 reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 21.5 qts (20.3 L) / 18 qts (17.0 L) |
| Transmission | Versatile |
| Type | constant mesh / full power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed constant mesh / 12-speed full power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed constant mesh / 12-speed full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
| Steering | hydraulic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 246 gal (931.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 15.3 gal (57.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 15.3 gal (57.9 L) |
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| 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 |
| Valves | 4 to 5 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 21,700 lbs (9843 kg) |
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| Rear Type | IVN/III |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 4 |
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| Battery CCA | 625 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Bar rear axle | 4 inch diameter (101 mm) |
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| Description | Flange rear axle |
| Front axle | Bar: 4 inch diameter (101 mm) / Flange |
| Height (exhaust) | 131 inches (332 cm) |
| Length | 260 inches (660 cm) |
| Operating weight | 24,900 lbs (20.8-38 duals) (11294 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4-38 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Weight | 24,900 lbs (11294 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4-38 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
856 Serial Numbers
| 1985 | 856 85 219030 |
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| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 856 85 251397 |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the cab door post. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1568
| Description | Diesel power shift 4WDMay 4 - 16, 1985Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1568 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 7 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 12.1 gal/hour (45.8 l/hour) / 11.9 gal/hour (45.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 182.42 hp (136.0 kW) |
| Max pull | 26,479 lbs (12010 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 209.28 hp (156.1 kW) |
References
| Description | Designation 6 Tractors published in 1984, by Versatile |
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