Specifications
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| Model information | |
| Production years | 1978 - 1983 |
| Series | 3 Series |
| Equipment type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Versatile |
| Equipment type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Built in | Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Original price | Original price was $85,000 in 1983 |
| Versatile 855 Engine | |
| Engine | Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| Versatile 855 Transmission | |
| Transmission | 12-speed gear |
| Details | Transmission details ... |
| Versatile 855 Power | |
| Engine | 250 hp 186.4 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 212 hp 158.1 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
| Steering | Articulated power steering |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Cab / ROPS | Cab with air-conditioning. |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 185 gal 700.2 L |
| Hydraulic system | 21 gal 79.5 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 21 gal 79.5 L |
| Pressure | 2250 psi 155.1 bar |
| Valves | 4 |
| Pump flow | 23.6 gpm 89.3 lpm |
| Steering flow | 26.1 gpm 98.8 lpm |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | III (optional) |
| Control | position and depth control |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 18270 lbs 8287 kg |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 12370 lbs 5611 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 130 inches 330 cm |
| Weight | 20,150 lbs 9140 kg |
| Front tire | 20.8-38 |
| Rear tire | 20.8-38 |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| 855 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the cab door post. |
| 1978 | 855 78 150501 |
| 1979 | 855 79 150751 |
| 1980 | 855 80 151151 |
| 1981 | 855 81 151401 |
| 1982 | 855 82 151601 |
| 1983 | 855 83 151801 |
| Final | 855 83 151975 |
| Details | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 75 |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery CCA | 900 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery Group | 80 |
| References | |
| Publication | Constant Power published in 1979, by Versatile Large Tractor Service Manual (PU4020) published in 1980 |
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