Ford 946
The Ford 946 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 855 ci 14.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 325 hp / 242.4 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 32500 lbs 14742 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 325 hp / 242.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
286 gal
1082.5 L
Transmission
12 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
32500 lbs
14742 kg
Overview
 | 1989 - 1993
900 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
900 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Series map: 946976325.0hp360.0hp
Note: the Ford model 946 is the same as the Versatile 946. The following data is from the 946 listing. |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
Original price was $106,000 in 1993 | |
Ford 946 Engine | |
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Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 946 Power | |
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Engine | 325 hp
242.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 286 hp
213.3 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | outboard planetary |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 286 gal
1082.5 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 | 2400 psi
165.5 bar |
Valves | 4 to 5 |
Pump flow | 24.5 gpm
92.7 lpm |
Steering flow | 26.1 gpm
98.8 lpm |
Steering press. | 2300 psi
158.6 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IVN/III |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 13036 lbs
5913 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent *PTO available only with power shift transmission. |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 130 inches
330 cm |
Weight | 32500 lbs
14742 kg |
Front tire | 24.5-32 |
Rear tire | 24.5-32 |
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: 946976325.0hp360.0hp
Note: the Ford model 946 is the same as the Versatile 946. The following data is from the 946 listing. |
Engine Detail — 855 ci / 14.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins NTA-855-A325 |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 855 ci
14.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches
140 x 152 mm |
Power | 325 hp
242.4 kW |
Air cleaner | dry dry element |
Pre-heating | ether injection |
block heater | |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Idle RPM | 1000-2100 |
Torque | 1057 lb-ft
1433.3 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 39.1 qts
37.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 63.7 qts
60.3 L |
Ford 946 Engine | |
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Transmission
Series map: 946976325.0hp360.0hp
Note: the Ford model 946 is the same as the Versatile 946. The following data is from the 946 listing. |
Transmission options | |
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12-speed constant mesh | |
12-speed full power shift |
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse constant mesh
Manufacturer | Versatile |
Type | constant mesh |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 394mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 21.5 qts
20.3 L |
Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range. | |
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Transmission — 12 forward and 2 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 228mm wet disc |
Oil capacity | 50 qts
47.3 L |
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Dimensions
Series map: 946976325.0hp360.0hp
Note: the Ford model 946 is the same as the Versatile 946. The following data is from the 946 listing. |
Ford 946 Tires | |
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Ag front | 24.5-32 |
Ag rear | 24.5-32 |
Ag front | 18.4x38 |
18.4x42 | |
20.8x38 | |
20.8x42 | |
30.5x32 | |
Ag rear | 18.4x38 |
18.4x42 | |
20.8x38 | |
20.8x42 | |
30.5x32 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 130 inches
330 cm |
Length | 260 inches
660 cm |
Weight | 32500 lbs
14742 kg |
Ground clearance | 16.1 inches
40 cm |
Ford 946 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 102.4 inches
260 cm |
Cab | 125 inches
317 cm |
Exhaust | 131 inches
332 cm |
Photos
Ford 946
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 946 based on its 325 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 946.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 16.9 hrs
Approximately 16.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (286 gal / 1082.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~16.9 gal/hr (64 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 946 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 946.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)325 hp
Kilowatts (kW)242.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)329.5 PS
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