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Ford 876 vs Ford 946
Verdict: Ford 876 vs Ford 946
The Ford 876 and the Ford 946 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 946 leads on rated power with 286 hp against 246 hp. Ford 946 is the lighter machine (14,742 kg vs 18,100 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Ford 946 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 876 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
246 hp
286 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
VersatileReference
Gear 1-2 used for pull test.Reference
Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetary (row-crop axle)Reference
outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine
208.8 kWReference
242.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
170.3 kWReference
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Displacement
10.0 LReference
14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
125 x 136 mmReference
140 x 152 mmReference
Power
208.8 kWReference
242.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dry dry elementReference
Pre-heating
block heaterReference
block heaterReference
Compression
16:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
1213.6 NmReference
1433.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
17.0 LReference
47.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
53.5 LReference
60.3 LReference
Max power
170.3 kWReference
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Idle RPM
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1000-2100Reference
Transmission
Transmission
VersatileReference
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Gears
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
228mm wet discReference
228mm wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
183.4 kWReference
213.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
57.9 LReference
57.9 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
57.9 LReference
57.9 LReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
165.5 barReference
Valves
4 to 5Reference
4 to 5Reference
Pump flow
95.4 lpmReference
92.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
98.0 lpmReference
98.8 lpmReference
Steering press.
158.6 barReference
158.6 barReference
Rear Type
IVN/IIIReference
IVN/IIIReference
Control
position controlReference
position controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5913 kgReference
5913 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
931.1 LReference
1082.5 LReference
Max capacity
13381 kgReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
330 cmReference
330 cmReference
Weight
18100 to 24900 poundsReference
14742 kgReference
Front tire
20.8x38Reference
24.5-32Reference
Rear tire
20.8x38Reference
24.5-32Reference
Ag front
30.5x32Reference
30.5x32Reference
Ag rear
30.5x32Reference
30.5x32Reference
Length
660 cmReference
660 cmReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
40 cmReference
Front axle
FlangeReference
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Bar rear axle
101 mmReference
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Shipping
8210 kgReference
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Operating
11294 kgReference
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Steering wheel
260 cmReference
260 cmReference
876 Serial Numbers
1985
876 85 223035Reference
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1986
876 86 270331Reference
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1987
876 87 ------Reference
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1988
876 88 330100Reference
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1989
876 89 D430197Reference
946 89 D430119Reference
1990
876 90 D450167Reference
946 90 D450110Reference
1991
876 91 D475041Reference
946 91 D475066Reference
1992
876 92 D485111Reference
946 92 D485002Reference
1993
876 93 D930000Reference
946 93 D930045Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Final
876 93 D931179Reference
946 93 D931121Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
90Reference
Batteries
4Reference
4Reference
Battery CCA
625Reference
625Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ford 876 Height
Cab
317 cmReference
317 cmReference
Exhaust
332 cmReference
332 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
51.5 l/hourReference
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Max pull
12566 kgReference
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946 Serial Numbers
Ford 946 Height
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.