Ford 976

The Ford 976 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 855 ci 14.0 L engine. The rated power output is 360 hp 268.5 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 21100 lbs 9570 kg.

Overview

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

Series map: 946976325.0hp360.0hp

Note: the Ford model 976 is the same as the Versatile 976. The following data is from the 976 listing.

Production
Manufacturer	Ford
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Original price was $113,500 in 1993

Ford 976 Engine
Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Ford 976 Power
Engine	360 hp 268.5 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	290 hp 216.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	316 hp 235.6 kW

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

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	21100 lbs 9570 kg
Front tire	24.5-32
Rear tire	24.5-32
Full dimensions and tires ...

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

Series map: 946976325.0hp360.0hp

Note: the Ford model 976 is the same as the Versatile 976. The following data is from the 976 listing.

Engine Detail — 855 ci / 14.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Cummins NTA-855-A360
Configuration	aftercooled turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	855 ci 14.0 L
Bore/Stroke	5.50x6.00 inches 140 x 152 mm
Power	360 hp 268.5 kW
Air cleaner	dual dry element
Pre-heating	ether injection
	block heater
Rated RPM	2100
Idle RPM	1000-2100
Torque	1170 lb-ft 1586.5 Nm
Torque RPM	1400
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	39.1 qts 37.0 L
Coolant capacity	63.7 qts 60.3 L

Ford 976 Engine

Transmission

Series map: 946976325.0hp360.0hp

Note: the Ford model 976 is the same as the Versatile 976. The following data is from the 976 listing.

Transmission options
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.

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

Dimensions

Series map: 946976325.0hp360.0hp

Note: the Ford model 976 is the same as the Versatile 976. The following data is from the 976 listing.

Ford 976 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
Shipping weight	21100 lbs 9570 kg
Max weight	36000 lbs 16329 kg
Ground clearance	16.1 inches 40 cm

Ford 976 Height
Steering wheel	102.4 inches 260 cm
Cab	125 inches 317 cm
Exhaust	131 inches 332 cm

Photos

Ford 976

Ford 976 pulling a disc.