Ford 846
The Ford 846 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 611 ci 10.0 L engine. The rated power output is 230 hp 171.5 kW. Transmission: Versatile Three-by-Five. Operating weight: 18000 to 23000 pounds.
Engine Power
230 hp
171.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
246 gal
931.1 L
Transmission
Versatile Three-by-Five
Operating Weight
18000 to 23000 pounds
Ford 846 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1989 - 1993
800 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1989 - 1993 | |
800 Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
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 |
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