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Ford 946 vs Ford 976
Verdict: Ford 946 vs Ford 976
The Ford 946 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 286 hp. Ford 976 is the lighter machine (9,570 kg vs 14,742 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 946 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
286 hp
316 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
VersatileReference
VersatileReference
Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine
242.4 kWReference
268.5 kWReference
Displacement
14.0 LReference
14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 152 mmReference
140 x 152 mmReference
Power
242.4 kWReference
268.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry dry elementReference
dual dry elementReference
Pre-heating
block heaterReference
block heaterReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
1000-2100Reference
1000-2100Reference
Torque
1433.3 NmReference
1586.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
47.3 LReference
47.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
60.3 LReference
60.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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216.3 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
228mm wet discReference
228mm wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
213.3 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
165.5 barReference
165.5 barReference
Valves
4 to 5Reference
4 to 5Reference
Pump flow
92.7 lpmReference
92.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
98.8 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
1082.5 LReference
1082.5 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
330 cmReference
330 cmReference
Weight
14742 kgReference
9570 kgReference
Front tire
24.5-32Reference
24.5-32Reference
Rear tire
24.5-32Reference
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
Steering wheel
260 cmReference
260 cmReference
Shipping weight
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9570 kgReference
Max weight
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16329 kgReference
946 Serial Numbers
1989
946 89 D430119Reference
976 89 D430100Reference
1990
946 90 D450110Reference
976 90 D450100Reference
1991
946 91 D475066Reference
976 91 D475198Reference
1992
946 92 D485002Reference
976 92 D485039Reference
1993
946 93 D930045Reference
976 93 D930055Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
Final
946 93 D931121Reference
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 946 Height
Cab
317 cmReference
317 cmReference
Exhaust
332 cmReference
332 cmReference
976 Serial Numbers
1985
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976 85 234050Reference
1986
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976 86 270102Reference
1987
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976 87 ------Reference
1988
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976 88 330140Reference
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.