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Ford 846 vs Ford 876
Verdict: Ford 846 vs Ford 876
The Ford 846 and the Ford 876 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 876 leads on rated power with 246 hp against 202 hp. Ford 846 is the lighter machine (18,000 kg vs 18,100 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Ford 876 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 846 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
202 hp
246 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Five synchronized gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Gear 1-2 used for pull test.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetary (row-crop)Reference
inboard planetary (row-crop axle)Reference
Engine
Engine
171.5 kWReference
208.8 kWReference
Displacement
10.0 LReference
10.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
125 x 136 mmReference
125 x 136 mmReference
Power
171.5 kWReference
208.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual dry elementReference
Pre-heating
block heaterReference
block heaterReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
1014.3 NmReference
1213.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
20.3 LReference
17.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
52.1 LReference
53.5 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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170.3 kWReference
Compression
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16:1Reference
Max power
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170.3 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
15 forward and 5 reverseReference
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
228mm hydraulic wet discReference
228mm wet discReference
Transmission
Versatile Three-by-FiveReference
VersatileReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
150.6 kWReference
183.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
57.9 LReference
57.9 LReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
57.9 LReference
57.9 LReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
4 to 5Reference
4 to 5Reference
Pump flow
95.4 lpmReference
95.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
98.0 lpmReference
98.0 lpmReference
Steering press.
158.6 barReference
158.6 barReference
Rear Type
III/IVNReference
IVN/IIIReference
Control
position controlReference
position controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5913 kgReference
5913 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
931.1 LReference
931.1 LReference
Max capacity
12700 kgReference
13381 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
330 cmReference
330 cmReference
Weight
18000 to 23000 poundsReference
18100 to 24900 poundsReference
Ag front
30.5x32Reference
30.5x32Reference
Ag rear
30.5x32Reference
30.5x32Reference
Length
660 cmReference
660 cmReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
40 cmReference
Front axle
BarReference
FlangeReference
Front tread
152 to 309 cmReference
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Rear tread
152 to 309 cmReference
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Shipping
8164 kgReference
8210 kgReference
Operating
10432 kgReference
11294 kgReference
Steering wheel
260 cmReference
260 cmReference
Front tire
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20.8x38Reference
Rear tire
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20.8x38Reference
Bar rear axle
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101 mmReference
846 Serial Numbers
1988
846 88 330335Reference
876 88 330100Reference
1989
846 89 D430159Reference
876 89 D430197Reference
1990
846 90 D450298Reference
876 90 D450167Reference
1991
846 91 D475001Reference
876 91 D475041Reference
1992
846 92 D485051Reference
876 92 D485111Reference
1993
846 93 D930035Reference
876 93 D930000Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Final
846 93 D931211Reference
876 93 D931179Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
90Reference
Batteries
4Reference
4Reference
Battery CCA
625Reference
625Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ford 846 Height
Cab
317 cmReference
317 cmReference
Exhaust
332 cmReference
332 cmReference
876 Serial Numbers
1985
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876 85 223035Reference
1986
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876 86 270331Reference
1987
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876 87 ------Reference
Ford 876 Height
Test results
Fuel use
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51.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
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12566 kgReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.