Compare/Ford 846 vs Ford FW-20

Ford 846 vs Ford FW-20

Verdict: Ford 846 vs Ford FW-20

The Ford 846 and the Ford FW-20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford FW-20 leads on rated power with 210 hp against 202 hp. Ford FW-20 is the lighter machine (13,433 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 846 is the newer design (1989 vs 1977). In short: choose the Ford FW-20 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

202 hp

210 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

SteigerReference

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

Optional dual-speed transfer case provides 20 forward gears on the base 10-speed transmission.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetary (row-crop)Reference

outboard planetaryReference

Distributor

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FordReference

Original price

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$70,699Reference

Engine

171.5 kWReference

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Displacement

10.0 LReference

9.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

125 x 136 mmReference

117 x 105 mmReference

Power

171.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dual paper elementsReference

Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2850Reference

Torque

1014.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.3 LReference

35.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

52.1 LReference

51.5 LReference

Engine (gross)

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156.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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115.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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112.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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156.6 kWReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Max power

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112.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

15 forward and 5 reverseReference

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

228mm hydraulic wet discReference

hydraulic dry discReference

Transmission

Versatile Three-by-FiveReference

Spicer 1010Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

150.6 kWReference

78.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

57.9 LReference

94.6 LReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

open centerReference

Capacity

57.9 LReference

94.6 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

Valves

4 to 5Reference

4 or 5Reference

Pump flow

95.4 lpmReference

126.0 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

5670 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

540/1000Reference

SCV flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

931.1 LReference

851.6 LReference

Max capacity

12700 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

330 cmReference

336 cmReference

Weight

18000 to 23000 poundsReference

13433 kgReference

Ag front

30.5x32Reference

23.1x34Reference

Ag rear

30.5x32Reference

23.1x34Reference

Length

660 cmReference

678 cmReference

Ground clearance

40 cmReference

30 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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18.4x38Reference

Rear tire

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18.4x38Reference

Height (hood)

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239 cmReference

Height (cab)

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341 cmReference

Operating weight

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13433 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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14061 kgReference

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

80Reference

Batteries

4Reference

Battery CCA

625Reference

475Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ford 846 Height

Cab

317 cmReference

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Exhaust

332 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

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46.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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12317 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.