Compare/Ford 846 vs Ford TW-35

Ford 846 vs Ford TW-35

Verdict: Ford 846 vs Ford TW-35

The Ford 846 and the Ford TW-35 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 846 leads on rated power with 202 hp against 192 hp. Ford TW-35 is the lighter machine (13,686 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 1983). In short: choose the Ford 846 for outright pulling power, or the Ford TW-35 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

192 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

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

With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetary (row-crop)Reference

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Differential lock

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hydraulic rearReference

Engine

171.5 kWReference

139.4 kWReference

Displacement

10.0 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

125 x 136 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

171.5 kWReference

139.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dryReference

Pre-heating

block heaterReference

coolant heaterReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Torque

1014.3 NmReference

701.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.3 LReference

87.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

52.1 LReference

21.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

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143.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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108.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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143.2 kWReference

Compression

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15.6:1Reference

Idle RPM

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700-2470Reference

Firing order

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

Power at rated engine speed

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127.6 kWReference

Max power

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108.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

15 forward and 5 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

228mm hydraulic wet discReference

356mm dry discReference

Transmission

Versatile Three-by-FiveReference

Dual PowerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

150.6 kWReference

126.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

57.9 LReference

87.1 LReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

57.9 LReference

87.1 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

4 to 5Reference

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Pump flow

95.4 lpmReference

75.7 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

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

5913 kgReference

4286 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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127.6 kWReference

Total flow

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121.9 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1918Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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121.2 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

931.1 LReference

378.5 LReference

Max capacity

12700 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

330 cmReference

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Weight

18000 to 23000 poundsReference

13686 to 15100 poundsReference

Ag front

30.5x32Reference

16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

30.5x32Reference

24.5x32Reference

Length

660 cmReference

453 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

152 to 294 cmReference

Shipping

8164 kgReference

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Operating

10432 kgReference

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Steering wheel

260 cmReference

221 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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274 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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281 cmReference

Front tire

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11.00x16Reference

Rear tire

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18.4x38Reference

Lawn/turf front

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18.4x16.1 (2WD)Reference

Width

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212 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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152 to 213 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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165 to 213 cmReference

ROPS Shipping

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6207 kgReference

Cab Shipping

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6519 kgReference

4WD Cab Operating

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6849 kgReference

Ballasted

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9194 kgReference

846 Serial Numbers

1988

846 88 330335Reference

A919438Reference

1989

846 89 D430159Reference

A922535Reference

1990

846 90 D450298Reference

A925099Reference

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 forward right grill panelReference

Final

846 93 D931211Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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

311 cmReference

Ford TW-35 attachments

TW-35 Serial Numbers

1983

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C694500Reference

1984

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C707400Reference

1985

—

C732600Reference

1986

—

A915854Reference

1987

—

A917560Reference

Attachment overview

Ford TW-35 Height

ROPS

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291 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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38.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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8538 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.