Overview
The Versatile 945 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced between 1983 and 1984 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It features a Cummins 14.0L 6-cylinder aftercooled turbocharged diesel engine rated at 335 horsepower and is equipped with a 12-speed transmission.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Engine Configuration:
The tractor is powered by a liquid-cooled Cummins NTA-855-A335 engine with a displacement of 855 cubic inches, providing 335 hp at a rated speed of 2100 RPM.
Mechanical Drive and Transmission:
The 4WD articulated steering chassis utilizes a 12-speed transmission providing 12 forward and 4 reverse gears, supported by hydraulic disc brakes.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
This model is equipped with an open center hydraulic system delivering a 23.6 gpm pump flow and features 4 valves alongside a type 4N/3 rear hitch.
Production
| Description | Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada / Original price was $140,000 in 1984 |
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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) |
| Coolant capacity | 61 qts (57.7 L) |
| Description | Cummins NTA-855-A335 / aftercooled turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 42 qts (39.7 L) |
| Power | 335 hp (249.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 21.5 qts (20.3 L) |
| Transmission type | 12-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
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
| Rear Type | 4N/3 |
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Electrical
| Charging amps | 90 |
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| 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 | 32500 lbs (14742 kg) |
| Weight | 24300 lbs (11022 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Width | 152 inches (386 cm) |
| Front tire | 24.5x32 |
| Rear tire | 24.5x32 |
| Weight | 24300 lbs (11022 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Ag front | 24.5x32 / 30.5x32 |
| Ag rear | 24.5x32 / 30.5x32 |
945 Serial Numbers
| 1983 | 945 83 111451 |
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| 1984 | 945 84 011725 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 945 84 111838 |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the cab door post. |
References
| Description | Series 3 published in 1983, by Versatile / Agricultural Operations Sales Manual published in 1983, by Versatile |
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Speeds
| Description | With 24.5x32 tires. |
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