Ford 946

The Ford 946 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 855 ci 14.0 L engine. The rated power output is 325 hp 242.4 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 32500 lbs 14742 kg.

Overview

	1989 - 1993 900 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1989 - 1993
900 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

1989 - 1993
900 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

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
Manufacturer	Ford
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Original price was $106,000 in 1993

Ford 946 Engine
Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Ford 946 Transmissions
12-speed constant mesh
12-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

Ford 946 Power
Engine	325 hp 242.4 kW
PTO (claimed)	286 hp 213.3 kW

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	outboard planetary
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Photos
Ford 946 photos...

Capacity
Fuel	286 gal 1082.5 L
Hydraulic system	15.3 gal 57.9 L

Hydraulics
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
Rear Type	IVN/III
Control	position control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	13036 lbs 5913 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent *PTO available only with power shift transmission.
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	130 inches 330 cm
Weight	32500 lbs 14742 kg
Front tire	24.5-32
Rear tire	24.5-32
Full dimensions and tires ...

946 Serial Numbers
Location:	Serial number plate on the cab door post.
1989	946 89 D430119
1990	946 90 D450110
1991	946 91 D475066
1992	946 92 D485002
1993	946 93 D930045
Final	946 93 D931121
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	90
Batteries	4
Battery CCA	625
Battery volts	12

References
Versatile 230 to 360 hp 4WD Tractors published in 1989, by Ford
Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford

Engine

	1989 - 1993 900 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1989 - 1993
900 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

1989 - 1993
900 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

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
Cummins NTA-855-A325
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

Transmission

	1989 - 1993 900 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1989 - 1993
900 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

1989 - 1993
900 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

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
12-speed constant mesh
12-speed full power shift

Transmission
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.

Speeds

Transmission
Type	full power shift
Gears	12 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	228mm wet disc
Oil capacity	50 qts 47.3 L

Speeds

Shift Pattern

Dimensions

	1989 - 1993 900 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1989 - 1993
900 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

1989 - 1993
900 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

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
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
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
Steering wheel	102.4 inches 260 cm
Cab	125 inches 317 cm
Exhaust	131 inches 332 cm

Photos

Ford 946