Ford 846
The Ford 846 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 611 ci 10.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 230 hp / 171.5 kW. Transmission: Versatile Three-by-Five. Operating weight: 18000 to 23000 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 230 hp / 171.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
246 gal
931.1 L
Transmission
Versatile Three-by-Five
Operating Weight
18000 to 23000 pounds
Overview
 | 1989 - 1993
800 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
800 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Series map: 846876230.0hp280.0hp
Note: the Ford model 846 is the same as the Versatile 846. The following data is from the 846 listing. |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
Ford 846 Engine | |
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Cummins 10.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 846 Power | |
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Engine | 230 hp
171.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 202 hp
150.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | outboard planetary |
inboard planetary (row-crop) | |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 246 gal
931.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 15.3 gal
57.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load sensing *Steering pump is open center. |
Capacity | 15.3 gal
57.9 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 4 to 5 |
Pump flow | 25.2 gpm
95.4 lpm |
Steering flow | 25.9 gpm
98.0 lpm |
Steering press. | 2300 psi
158.6 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
III/IVN | |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 10313 lbs (III)
4677 kg |
13036 lbs (IV/III)
5913 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 130 inches
330 cm |
Weight | 18000 to 23000 pounds |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Batteries | 4 |
Battery CCA | 625 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Versatile 230 to 360 hp 4WD Tractors published in 1989, by Ford | |
Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford |
Engine
Series map: 846876230.0hp280.0hp
Note: the Ford model 846 is the same as the Versatile 846. The following data is from the 846 listing. |
Engine Detail — 611 ci / 10.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins L10-A230 |
Configuration | aftercooled turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 611 ci
10.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.921x5.354 inches
125 x 136 mm |
Power | 230 hp
171.5 kW |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Pre-heating | ether injection |
block heater | |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 748 lb-ft
1014.3 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 28 qts
26.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 55 qts
52.1 L |
Ford 846 Engine | |
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Transmission
Series map: 846876230.0hp280.0hp
Note: the Ford model 846 is the same as the Versatile 846. The following data is from the 846 listing. |
Transmission options | |
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12-speed constant mesh | |
15-speed partially synchronized |
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse constant mesh
Type | constant mesh |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 356mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 21.5 qts
20.3 L |
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Transmission — Versatile Three-by-Five
Transmission | Versatile Three-by-Five |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 15 forward and 5 reverse |
Clutch | 228mm hydraulic wet disc |
Five synchronized gears in three ranges, plus reverse range. | |
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Dimensions
Series map: 846876230.0hp280.0hp
Note: the Ford model 846 is the same as the Versatile 846. The following data is from the 846 listing. |
Ford 846 Tires | |
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Ag front | 18.4x38 |
18.4x42 | |
24.5x32 | |
30.5x32 | |
Ag rear | 18.4x38 |
18.4x42 | |
24.5x32 | |
30.5x32 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 130 inches
330 cm |
Length | 260 inches
660 cm |
Ground clearance | 16.1 inches
40 cm |
Front axle | Bar |
Bar rear axle (row-crop) | |
Front tread | 60 to 122 inches
152 to 309 cm (row-crop) |
Rear tread | 60 to 122 inches
152 to 309 cm (row-crop) |
Ford 846 Weight | |
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Shipping | 18000 lbs
8164 kg |
Operating | 23000 lbs
10432 kg |
Max capacity | 28000 lbs
12700 kg |
Ford 846 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 102.4 inches
260 cm |
Cab | 125 inches
317 cm |
Exhaust | 131 inches
332 cm |
Photos
Ford 846
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 846 based on its 230 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 846.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 20.6 hrs
Approximately 20.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (246 gal / 931.2 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~12 gal/hr (45.3 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 846 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 846.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)230 hp
Kilowatts (kW)171.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)233.2 PS
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