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Years in Production / 1978–1984

Versatile

875

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Versatile 875.

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280hp

Source index power

4x4 Only

Drive

1978–1984

Production years

Versatile

Manufacturer

875 / 01

At a glance

Production

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Original price was $110,000 in 1984

Manufacturer
Versatile

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Articulated power steering

Hydraulic disc brakes

Cab with air-conditioning.

Final Drives
outboard planetary

Capacity

Fuel
185 gal700.2 L
Hydraulic System
21 gal79.5 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
21 gal79.5 L
Pressure
2250 psi155.1 bar
Valves
4
Pump Flow
23.6 gpm89.3 lpm
Steering Flow
26.1 gpm98.8 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
III OptOptional
Control
position and depth control
Rear Lift At Ends
18270 lbs8287 kg
Rear Lift At24610mm
12370 lbs5611 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
1000

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
75
Batteries
2
Battery Cca
900
Battery Volts
12
Battery Group
80

875 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Cummins NT-855-A280

turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
855 ci14.0 L
Bore Stroke
5.50x6.00 inches140 x 152 mm
Power
280 hp208.8 kW
Air Cleaner
dual dry element with precleaner
Compression Ratio
14.1:1
Rated Rpm
2100
Idle Rpm
1000-2300
Torque
920 lb-ft1247.5 Nm
Torque Rpm
1400
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
47 qts44.5 L
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline
Oil Capacity
35 qts33.1 L

875 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges.

Transmission
Versatile
Transmission Type
gear
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
355.6mm ceramic disc
Oil Capacity
21.5 qts20.3 L

875 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
253 in642 cm
Width
142.7 in362 cm
Height
126.75 in321 cm
Wheelbase
130 in330 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
130 inches330 cm
Weight
25,630 lbs11625 kg
Front Tire
20.8x38
Rear Tire
20.8x38

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
20.8x38
Front Ag
24.5x32
Front Ag
30.5x32
Front Ag
18.4x38
Rear Ag
20.8x38
Rear Ag
24.5x32
Rear Ag
30.5x32
Rear Ag
18.4x38

875 / 05

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1279

Diesel 12-speed 4WDJune 3 - 8, 1978

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 2-3 used for power test.

Gear 1-3 used for pull test.

Id
1279
Power At Rated Engine Speed
248.07 hp185.0 kW
Fuel Use
16.1 gal/hour60.9 l/hour
Fuel Use
16.2 gal/hour61.3 l/hour
Max Power
220.20 hp164.2 kW
Max Pull
24,457 lbs11093 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 1332

Diesel 12-speed 4WDOctober 30 - 13, 1979

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 2-3 used for power test.

Gear 1-2 used for pull test.

Id
1332
Power At Rated Engine Speed
247.16 hp184.3 kW
Fuel Use
15.4 gal/hour58.3 l/hour
Fuel Use
15.2 gal/hour57.5 l/hour
Max Power
217.55 hp162.2 kW
Max Pull
26,795 lbs12154 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 1483

Diesel 12-speed 4WDMay 31 - June 10, 1983

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Id
1483
Power At Rated Engine Speed
252.67 hp188.4 kW
Fuel Use
16.8 gal/hour63.6 l/hour
Fuel Use
14.7 gal/hour55.6 l/hour
Max Power
224.08 hp167.1 kW