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Ford 946 vs Ford FW-40
Verdict: Ford 946 vs Ford FW-40
The Ford 946 and the Ford FW-40 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford FW-40 leads on rated power with 295 hp against 286 hp. Ford FW-40 is the lighter machine (13,893 kg vs 14,742 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 946 is the newer design (1989 vs 1977). In short: choose the Ford FW-40 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
295 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
VersatileReference
SteigerReference
Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Optional dual-speed transfer case provides 20 forward gears on the base 10-speed transmission.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Distributor
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FordReference
Engine
Engine
242.4 kWReference
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Displacement
14.0 LReference
14.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 152 mmReference
140 x 121 mmReference
Power
242.4 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dry dry elementReference
dual paper elementsReference
Pre-heating
block heaterReference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2600Reference
Idle RPM
1000-2100Reference
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Torque
1433.3 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
47.3 LReference
35.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
60.3 LReference
64.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
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220.0 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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171.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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169.6 kWReference
Power (gross)
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220.0 kWReference
Compression
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16.5:1Reference
Max power
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169.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
228mm wet discReference
hydraulic dry discReference
Transmission
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Spicer 1010Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
213.3 kWReference
78.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
57.9 LReference
94.6 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
open centerReference
Capacity
57.9 LReference
94.6 LReference
Pressure
165.5 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
4 to 5Reference
4 or 5Reference
Pump flow
92.7 lpmReference
113.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
98.8 lpmReference
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Steering press.
158.6 barReference
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Rear Type
IVN/IIIReference
IIIReference
Control
position controlReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5913 kgReference
5670 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
540/1000Reference
SCV flow
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75.7 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
1082.5 LReference
851.6 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
330 cmReference
336 cmReference
Weight
14742 kgReference
13893 kgReference
Front tire
24.5-32Reference
18.4x38Reference
Rear tire
24.5-32Reference
18.4x38Reference
Ag front
30.5x32Reference
23.1x34Reference
Ag rear
30.5x32Reference
23.1x34Reference
Length
660 cmReference
678 cmReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
30 cmReference
Steering wheel
260 cmReference
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Height (hood)
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239 cmReference
Height (cab)
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341 cmReference
Operating weight
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13893 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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14946 kgReference
946 Serial Numbers
1989
946 89 D430119Reference
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1990
946 90 D450110Reference
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1991
946 91 D475066Reference
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1992
946 92 D485002Reference
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1993
946 93 D930045Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
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Final
946 93 D931121Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
90Reference
Batteries
4Reference
4Reference
Battery CCA
625Reference
475Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ford 946 Height
Cab
317 cmReference
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Exhaust
332 cmReference
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Test results
Fuel use
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62.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
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12811 kgReference
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.