Ford/versatile 876

Built: 1988–1993 · Series: 800er Serie

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The photo shows the 846 from the same series. Source: https://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/005/3/9/5395-versa

With the 876, Ford/versatile offers a model from the 800er series. Production: 1988–1993. The engine delivers 284 hp (208.9 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 10,001 cm³. The engine comes from Cummins. Torque is 1,214 Nm. Rated speed is 2,100 rpm. The machine is 6,604 mm long, 3,150 mm wide and 3,175 mm high. The unladen weight is 12,727 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,302 mm. Ground clearance is 410 mm. Top speed is 25 km/h. Lifting capacity is 9,843 kg. Transmission: 12 V/4 R or 12 V/2 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 20.8-38 AS, rear 20.8-38 AS. The model was built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The fuel is diesel. The bore measures 124.97 mm. The stroke is 135.89 mm. The compression ratio is 16:1. Maximum torque is reached at 1,300 rpm. The engine fitted is the LTA10-A280. Construction: articulated frame. Injection pressure is 200 bar. The linkage is category III/IV N. Its predecessor was the Versatile 876. The PTO runs at 1000 rpm. It was succeeded by the Ford Versatile 9480. Rated output across the Ford/versatile range ranges from 233 to 365 hp; the 876 sits in the lower part of that range with 284 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 846 below it with 233 hp and the 946 above it with 329 hp. Rated output across the Ford/versatile range ranges from 230 to 360 hp; here the 876 sits in the lower part of that range with 280 hp. 4 Ford/versatile models across 2 series are on record.

Ford/Versatile 800 series: articulated 4WD tractors from Winnipeg with Cummins six-cylinder engines (LT10/LTA10), models 846 and 876, 171 to 209 kW / 230 to 280 hp, around 1987

The 800 series traces back to Versatile Manufacturing of Winnipeg, Manitoba, which had built articulated four-wheel-drive tractors of its own design since the 1960s. In 1987 Ford acquired the Canadian company and initially sold the current lines under the dual Ford-Versatile name, before the brand became Ford New Holland Versatile after the 1991 merger of Ford and New Holland. The models listed here, the 846 and 876, carry six-cylinder diesel engines from Cummins' L10 family: the naturally aspirated LT10-A230 in the 846 and the turbocharged LTA10-A280 in the 876.

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The register lists 2 versions here with 171.4 to 208.9 kW (230 to 280 hp) from six-cylinder engines of 10,001 cm³, torque of 1,015 to 1,214 Nm at a rated speed of 2,100 rpm, and operating weights of 10,455 to 12,727 kg, with a length of 6,604 mm, a width of 3,150 mm and a height of 3,175 mm.

As large articulated tractors, the 800 series targeted arable farms on North America's Great Plains, where pulling power for wide cultivators and drills was in demand, putting it in direct competition with Steiger's and Case-IH's own models as well as John Deere's 8020 series.

When buying used, particular attention should go to the articulation joint with its bearings and steering cylinders, the tightness of the Cummins six-cylinder engines including the turbocharger on the 876, the condition of the differentials on both axles, and the cab and hydraulic pumps; engine and drivetrain parts are available through the Cummins and Versatile successor networks.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford/Versatile 800er Serie, Versatile (Nachfolgemarke, Hersteller)

Technical data

Engine

Engine make	Cumminscorrect
Engine model	LTA10-A280correct
Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	284 hp (208.9 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,100 rpmcorrect
Torque	1,214 Nmcorrect
Speed at max. torque	1,300 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	6correct
Displacement	10,001 cm³correct
Bore	124.97 mmcorrect
Stroke	135.89 mmcorrect
Compression ratio	16correct
Injection pressure	200 barcorrect
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	6,604 mmcorrect
Width	3,150 mmcorrect
Height	3,175 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	3,302 mm (130 in)correct
Ground clearance	410 mmcorrect
Turning circle	14.2 ftcorrect
Unladen weight	12,727 kg (24,900 lbs)correct

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	four-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox	12 V/4 R or 12 V/2 Rcorrect
Forward gears	12; 12 (PowerShift)(opt)correct
Reverse gears	4; 2 (PowerShift)(opt)correct
Front tyres	20.8-38 AScorrect
Rear tyres	20.8-38 AScorrect
Top speed	25 km/hcorrect

Working data

Lifting capacity	9,843 kgcorrect
Lifting capacity	21700 lbs (9,843 kg)correct
Fuel tank capacity	246 galcorrect

Origin and approval

Plant	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canadacorrect
Construction	articulated framecorrect

Other data

Linkage category	Cat III/IV Ncorrect
PTO speed	1,000correct
Predecessor	Versatile 876correct
Successor	Ford Versatile 9480correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 16.4 kW/t (209 kW / 12.7 t)

Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)

Stronger than 96% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Ford/versatile 876 have?

The Ford/versatile 876 delivers 284 hp.

How much does the Ford/versatile 876 weigh?

The unladen weight is 12,727 kg.

What engine does the Ford/versatile 876 have?

6 cylinders, 10,001 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Ford/versatile 876 go?

Top speed is 25 km/h.

How much does the rear linkage of the Ford/versatile 876 lift?

The rear linkage lifts 9,843 kg.

What are the dimensions of the Ford/versatile 876?

6,604 mm × 3,150 mm × 3,175 mm.

When was the Ford/versatile 876 built?

Production years: 1988–1993.

What to check before buying

Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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