Compare/Ford 846 vs Ford 8970

Ford 846 vs Ford 8970

Verdict: Ford 846 vs Ford 8970

The Ford 846 and the Ford 8970 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8970 leads on rated power with 212 hp against 202 hp. Ford 8970 is the lighter machine (16,950 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 8970 is the newer design (1993 vs 1989). In short: choose the Ford 8970 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

202 hp

212 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

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

Creeper range added to standard power shift transmission. With tractor in neutral and inching pedal pressed, toggle button is used to enter/exit creeper range.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetary (row-crop)Reference

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Engine

171.5 kWReference

179.0 kWReference

Displacement

10.0 LReference

7.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

125 x 136 mmReference

112 x 127 mmReference

Power

171.5 kWReference

179.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

1014.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.3 LReference

20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

52.1 LReference

25.0 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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141.3 kWReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Firing order

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

Starter power

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4.5 kWReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Max power

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141.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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158.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

15 forward and 5 reverseReference

32 forward and 18 reverseReference

Clutch

228mm hydraulic wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission

Versatile Three-by-FiveReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

150.6 kWReference

156.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

57.9 LReference

139.7 LReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

creeperReference

Capacity

57.9 LReference

139.7 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

189.6 barReference

Valves

4 to 5Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

95.4 lpmReference

90.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

98.0 lpmReference

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Steering press.

158.6 barReference

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Rear Type

III/IVNReference

IIIReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

5913 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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167.5 kWReference

Total flow

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208.2 lpmReference

Rear lift

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6804 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1903Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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167.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

931.1 LReference

416.4 LReference

Max capacity

12700 kgReference

14288 kgReference

Front hubs

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1.6 LReference

Front diff.

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12.3 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

330 cmReference

311 cmReference

Weight

18000 to 23000 poundsReference

16950 to 19350 poundsReference

Ag front

30.5x32Reference

16.9R28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

30.5x32Reference

18.4R42Reference

Length

660 cmReference

499 cmReference

Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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Front axle

BarReference

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Front tread

152 to 309 cmReference

157 to 220 cmReference

Rear tread

152 to 309 cmReference

153 to 325 cmReference

Shipping

8164 kgReference

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Operating

10432 kgReference

8777 kgReference

Steering wheel

260 cmReference

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Front tire

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14L-16.1Reference

Rear tire

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18.4R42Reference

Width

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245 cmReference

Height (cab)

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308 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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315 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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47 cmReference

846 Serial Numbers

1988

846 88 330335Reference

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1989

846 89 D430159Reference

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1990

846 90 D450298Reference

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1991

846 91 D475001Reference

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1992

846 92 D485051Reference

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1993

846 93 D930035Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference

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Final

846 93 D931211Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

130Reference

Batteries

4Reference

2Reference

Battery CCA

625Reference

950Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ford 846 Height

Cab

317 cmReference

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Exhaust

332 cmReference

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Variants

2210

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similar Buhler Versatile modelReference

Ford 8970 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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44.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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12705 kgReference

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.