Versatile D 100
Built: 1966 · Series: Serie I
Successor: D-118 →
More machines from model year 1966
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D 100 (Serie I series) by Versatile: six-cylinder Ford diesel engine rated at 75 kW (100 hp), built in 1966 as a solid representative of its power class.
Versatile was a Canadian manufacturer among the pioneers of the articulated four-wheel-drive tractor with four equally sized wheels, a concept that shaped large-scale North American farming from the 1960s onward.
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The D 100 is powered by a six-cylinder Ford diesel engine of 6,000 cm³ displacement, delivering 75 kW (100 hp). At an unladen weight of 6,340 kg and a top speed of 26.4 km/h, the D 100 belongs to the first generation of Versatile's articulated system tractors, the Serie I.
Using a Ford engine in a system tractor shows how smaller, specialised makers like Versatile drew on proven engine technology from established car and commercial-vehicle manufacturers rather than developing their own engines. Drive to four equally sized wheels substantially increased pulling power over classic standard tractors.
On a used D 100, as one of the earliest Versatile models, it is worth checking the articulation joint and its bearings for wear, as well as the Ford six-cylinder for oil consumption and compression. Given the machine's age, the availability of parts for this specific engine should also be established beforehand. A test drive and a check of every lever and control also belong to a thorough inspection. The overall condition of the paint and sheet metal also gives clues about how the machine was stored over the years.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells D 100
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | Fordcorrect |
|---|---|
| Engine model | 2,074correct |
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
| Power | 100 hp (75 kW)correct |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 6,000 cm³ (363 ci)correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 198correct |
|---|---|
| Width | 69correct |
| Wheelbase | 108correct |
| Turning circle | 13correct |
| Unladen weight | 6,340 kg (14,000 lbs)correct |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 12correct |
| Reverse gears | 4correct |
| Top speed | 26.4 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 204 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Plant | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canadacorrect |
|---|
Other data
| Predecessor | new modelcorrect |
|---|---|
| Successor | Versatile D-118correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 11.8 kW/t (75 kW / 6.3 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 67% 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 Versatile D 100 have?
The Versatile D 100 delivers 100 hp.
How much does the Versatile D 100 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,340 kg.
What engine does the Versatile D 100 have?
6 cylinders, 6,000 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Versatile D 100 go?
Top speed is 26.4 km/h.
When was the Versatile D 100 built?
Production years: 1966.
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.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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