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Ford New Holland Versatile 276II-9030 Tractor with Forestry Mulcher

The Versatile 256, 276, 276 II, 9030 and 9030E are all part of a series of bi-directional tractors manufactured by Versatile, Ford, & New Holland.

The Versatile 256, 276 and Ford New Holland 276 II were manufactured from 1983 thru 1990 and are "Bidirectional" tractors in which the operator console rotates 180-degrees to allow the tractor to be operated in either direction. These tractors have a hydrostatic transmission and attachment options for both ends.

Versatile 256, 276, 276 II Bi-Directional Tractors 1984-1990

256: In 1983 the Versatile 150 and 160 bi-directional tractors began being superseded by a new series with an introduction of the Versatile 256 for the 1983/1984 season.

Versatile 276 with Westendorf WL-576 Loader276: The Model 276 followed a year later for a 1985 intro, and with 100+ horsepower, it could easily operate a range of PTO powered equipment. 

The Ford Tractor Company acquired the Sperry New Holland Company in 1986, and Versatile in 1987, creating a company called Ford New Holland.

276 II: With these ownership changes, the 276 was superseded by the Ford New Holland Versatile 276 II in 1988 wearing a new blue and white paint scheme - and over time, re-powered with a ford BSD turbocharged engine. In mid 1990 the 276 II was superseded by the Ford New Holland 9030 version of the same series.Versatile Tractor Logo

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Specifications: Models, Engines, HP Ratings

  • Versatile 256 Bi-Directional Tractor 1984-1985
    • Cummins 4BT 3.9 liter diesel 4-cyl turbocharged engine 100hp, PTO 85 hp
  • Versatile 276 Bi-Directional Tractor 1985-1986
    • Cummins 4BTA 3.9 liter 4-cyl turbo aftercooled engine 116hp, PTO 100hp
  • Ford New Holland Versatile 276 II Bi-Directional Tractor 1/1987-3/1990
    • Cummins 4BTA 3.9 liter 4-cyl turbo aftercooled engine 116hp, PTO 100hp
    • Ford BSD444T 4.38 liter diesel turbocharged engine 116hp, PTO 100hp
    • Ford BSD444HT Turbo 4.4 (1/88-12/89) Reference FO-268-L

Identification: Serial Numbers

Find the ID plate on the rotating tunnel that seat and steering are mounted on.

  • Decode Example: Versatile 276 Serial # 241553
    • 241 = 1985 (see below), 553 = production sequence - 553, 554, 555 etc.

Tractor serial number lists nearly always show the first tractor built in each year.

Other tractors for each year will have successively higher numbers.

We are still obtaining and confirming serial number ranges below.

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Versatile 256

  • 1984: 205101 - 209442
  • 1985: 253500 -

Versatile 276

  • 1985: 241025 -
  • 1986: 273100 -
  • 1987: ——

Versatile 276 II

  • Ford New Holland Versatile 9030 Tractor1988: 332100 -
  • 1989: 432100 -
  • 1990: 453100 - 453972

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256, 276, 276 II

Versatile 256, 276, 276II Manual Listings

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Manuals: Owner Operator / Parts / Service / Workshop Training & Troubleshooting

List of Categories: - for Publications Located Below

  • 256, 276, 276II Owners Operation and Maintenance Manuals
  • 256 276, 276II Parts Catalog Manuals
  • 256 276 Cummins 4BT 3.9 Liter Engine Manuals
  • 276 II Ford BSD 444T 444HT Engine Manuals
  • 256 276 276II Service Repair Manuals
  • 256 276 Dealer Service Training/Troubleshooting Manuals
    • Use as Reference for 276II 9030 9030E (Same Procedures)

Owner Operator / Maintenance Manuals

Parts Catalogs

Engine Manuals

256 276 Cummins 4BT 3.9 Liter Diesel

276 II Ford 444T 444HT Diesel Engine Manuals

Engine End Attachments Installation Instructions

OEM Service Manual

Service Manual "Sections" 1 thru 10

"Dealer Education" Service Training and Troubleshooting Manuals

- 256 276 Dealer Mechanic Service Training/Troubleshooting Programs
-- Use as Reference for 276II 9030 9030E (Same Procedures)

Versatile 256, 276, 276II Bi-Directional Tractors