Versatile Serie I
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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
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