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Ford 976 vs Ford FW-40
Verdict: Ford 976 vs Ford FW-40
The Ford 976 and the Ford FW-40 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 976 leads on rated power with 316 hp against 295 hp. Ford 976 is the lighter machine (9,570 kg vs 13,893 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 976 is the newer design (1989 vs 1977). In short: choose the Ford 976 for outright pulling power, or the Ford FW-40 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
316 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
268.5 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
216.3 kWReference
171.5 kWReference
Displacement
14.0 LReference
14.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 152 mmReference
140 x 121 mmReference
Power
268.5 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual 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
1586.5 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 (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)
235.6 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
9570 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
Shipping weight
9570 kgReference
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Max weight
16329 kgReference
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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
976 Serial Numbers
1985
976 85 234050Reference
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1986
976 86 270102Reference
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1987
976 87 ------Reference
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1988
976 88 330140Reference
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1989
976 89 D430100Reference
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1990
976 90 D450100Reference
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1991
976 91 D475198Reference
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1992
976 92 D485039Reference
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1993
976 93 D930055Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference
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Final
976 93 D931144Reference
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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 976 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.