Ford/versatile 846
Built: 1988–1993 · Series: 800er Serie
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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 | LT10-A230correct |
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
| Power | 233 hp (171.4 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,100 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 1,015 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 10,001 cm³ (611 cu in)correct |
| 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 |
| Unladen weight | 10,455 kg (23,000 lbs)correct |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 12 V/4 R or 15 V/5 Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 12; 15 (Syncro)(opt)correct |
| Reverse gears | 4; 5 (Syncro)(opt)correct |
| Front tyres | 18.4-38 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 18.4-38 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | Cat IV Ncorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity | 246 galcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Plant | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canadacorrect |
|---|---|
| Construction | articulated framecorrect |
Other data
| Predecessor | Versatile 846correct |
|---|---|
| Successor | Ford Versatile 9280correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.4 kW/t (171 kW / 10.5 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 94% 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 846 have?
The Ford/versatile 846 delivers 233 hp.
How much does the Ford/versatile 846 weigh?
The unladen weight is 10,455 kg.
What engine does the Ford/versatile 846 have?
6 cylinders, 10,001 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Ford/versatile 846 go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Ford/versatile 846?
6,604 mm × 3,150 mm × 3,175 mm.
When was the Ford/versatile 846 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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