Compare/Ford 846 vs Ford TW-30

Ford 846 vs Ford TW-30

Verdict: Ford 846 vs Ford TW-30

The Ford 846 and the Ford TW-30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 846 leads on rated power with 202 hp against 188 hp. Ford TW-30 is the lighter machine (6,622 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 1979). In short: choose the Ford 846 for outright pulling power, or the Ford TW-30 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

188 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

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

18.4x38 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetary (row-crop)Reference

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Original price

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$52,277Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

171.5 kWReference

130.5 kWReference

Displacement

10.0 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

125 x 136 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

171.5 kWReference

130.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dry with precleanerReference

Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Torque

1014.3 NmReference

669.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.3 LReference

87.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

52.1 LReference

23.2 LReference

Fuel tank

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90.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

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140.3 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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107.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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106.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

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140.3 kWReference

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

Power at rated engine speed

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121.8 kWReference

Max power

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106.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

15 forward and 5 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

228mm hydraulic wet discReference

356mm cerametallic discReference

Transmission

Versatile Three-by-FiveReference

Dual PowerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

150.6 kWReference

121.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

57.9 LReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

23Reference

Capacity

57.9 LReference

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Pressure

155.1 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

4 to 5Reference

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Pump flow

95.4 lpmReference

30.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

98.0 lpmReference

15.9 lpmReference

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

3095 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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121.8 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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117.1 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

931.1 LReference

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Max capacity

12700 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

330 cmReference

280 cmReference

Weight

18000 to 23000 poundsReference

6622 kgReference

Ag front

30.5x32Reference

14.9x28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

30.5x32Reference

Length

660 cmReference

484 cmReference

Ground clearance

40 cmReference

Front axle

BarReference

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Front tread

152 to 309 cmReference

152 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

152 to 309 cmReference

152 to 279 cmReference

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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18.4-38Reference

Width

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270 cmReference

Operating weight

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6622 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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8994 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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2667 mmReference

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

Under right grill panelReference

Final

846 93 D931211Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

72Reference

Batteries

4Reference

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Battery CCA

625Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

Ford 846 Height

Cab

317 cmReference

294 cmReference

Exhaust

332 cmReference

312 cmReference

TW-30 Serial Numbers

1979

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C592200Reference

1980

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C635700Reference

1981

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C660700Reference

1982

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C682200Reference

1983

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C694500Reference

Ford TW-30 Height

Hood

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203 cmReference

ROPS

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286 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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35.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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7508 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.