Compare/Ford 846 vs Ford 8830

Ford 846 vs Ford 8830

Verdict: Ford 846 vs Ford 8830

The Ford 846 and the Ford 8830 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 846 leads on rated power with 202 hp against 170 hp. Ford 8830 is the lighter machine (12,995 kg vs 18,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8830 is the newer design (1990 vs 1989). In short: choose the Ford 846 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8830 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

202 hp

170 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Five synchronized gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

The Dual Power transmission provides a 'Powerdrive' low range to the basic constant mesh transmission. A foot switch next to the clutch is used to engage and disengage the mode, and may be switched while the tractor is in motion. A "rabbit" or "turtle" display light on the instrument panel indicates which mode the transmission is selected.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetary (row-crop)Reference

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Engine

171.5 kWReference

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Displacement

10.0 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

125 x 136 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

171.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Torque

1014.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.3 LReference

91.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

52.1 LReference

23.1 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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108.6 kWReference

4WD cab Powershift

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7039 kgReference

Compression

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15.6:1Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

15 forward and 5 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

228mm hydraulic wet discReference

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Transmission

Versatile Three-by-FiveReference

Dual Power - constant meshReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

150.6 kWReference

126.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

57.9 LReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

open center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference

Capacity

57.9 LReference

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Pressure

155.1 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

4 to 5Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

95.4 lpmReference

108.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

98.0 lpmReference

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Steering press.

158.6 barReference

139.6 barReference

Rear Type

III/IVNReference

3/2Reference

Control

position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

5913 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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127.6 kWReference

SCV flow

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71.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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1.9 LReference

Capacities

Fuel

931.1 LReference

92.7 LReference

Max capacity

12700 kgReference

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Steering

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1.9 LReference

Front hubs

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0.8 LReference

Front diff.

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7.5 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

330 cmReference

281 cmReference

Weight

18000 to 23000 poundsReference

12995 to 15520 poundsReference

Ag front

30.5x32Reference

14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

30.5x32Reference

18.4/15-38Reference

Length

660 cmReference

485 cmReference

Ground clearance

40 cmReference

41 cmReference

Front axle

BarReference

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Front tread

152 to 309 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 309 cmReference

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Shipping

8164 kgReference

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Operating

10432 kgReference

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Steering wheel

260 cmReference

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Front tire

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11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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18.4/15-38Reference

Width

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208 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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5894 kgReference

2WD cab

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6166 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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6441 kgReference

4WD cab

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6713 kgReference

846 Serial Numbers

1988

846 88 330335Reference

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1989

846 89 D430159Reference

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1990

846 90 D450298Reference

A925439Reference

1991

846 91 D475001Reference

A928924Reference

1992

846 92 D485051Reference

A930626Reference

1993

846 93 D930035Reference

A931957Reference

Location:

Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference

Tractor's rear axle.Reference

Final

846 93 D931211Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

Batteries

4Reference

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Battery CCA

625Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Ford 846 Height

Cab

317 cmReference

289 cmReference

Exhaust

332 cmReference

316 cmReference

Ford 8830 attachments

8830 Serial Numbers

Ford 8830 Height

ROPS

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292 cmReference

Speeds

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.