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Ford 876 vs Ford 976
Verdict: Ford 876 vs Ford 976
The Ford 876 and the Ford 976 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 976 leads on rated power with 316 hp against 246 hp. Ford 976 is the lighter machine (9,570 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 976 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
316 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
268.5 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
268.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual dry elementReference
Pre-heating
block heaterReference
block heaterReference
Compression
16:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
1213.6 NmReference
1586.5 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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Drawbar (claimed)
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216.3 kWReference
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
235.6 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
9570 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
Shipping weight
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9570 kgReference
Max weight
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16329 kgReference
876 Serial Numbers
1985
876 85 223035Reference
976 85 234050Reference
1986
876 86 270331Reference
976 86 270102Reference
1987
876 87 ------Reference
976 87 ------Reference
1988
876 88 330100Reference
976 88 330140Reference
1989
876 89 D430197Reference
976 89 D430100Reference
1990
876 90 D450167Reference
976 90 D450100Reference
1991
876 91 D475041Reference
976 91 D475198Reference
1992
876 92 D485111Reference
976 92 D485039Reference
1993
876 93 D930000Reference
976 93 D930055Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Final
876 93 D931179Reference
976 93 D931144Reference
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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976 Serial Numbers
Ford 976 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.