- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Articulated
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1988–1993
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 846 specs: hp, weight, years
CUMMINS LT 10-A 230 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 229.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
229.9 hp
171.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 846”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 23,049 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 25.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Ford 846 specs: key facts
The Ford 846 was built from 1988 to 1993.
The Ford 846 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 171.4 kW (229.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 846 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Ford 846 has a CUMMINS LT 10-A 230 engine, a 6-cylinder 10.00 L diesel unit.
The Ford 846 weighs 10,455 kg (23,049 lb) unladen.
The Ford 846 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 846 delivers 95.4 L/min (25.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 846”
How does the 846 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 18 across the 79 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 933 L fuel tank is high for its class — 106% above the median of 454 L across the 88 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 90 tractors within 10% of its power, 21% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 90 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does an 846 have?
The only figure for the 846 is 229.9 hp (171.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 846”
What engine is in an 846?
An 846 has a CUMMINS LT 10-A 230, a 6-cylinder 10.00 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CUMMINS LT 10-A 230 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 610.3 ci · 10.00 L |
| Max torque | 749 lb·ft · 1,015 N·m @ 1,300 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 846”
How much will an 846 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 846 are below.
| Pump flow | 25.2 gpm · 95.4 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 846”
What transmission does an 846 have?
Transmission specifications for the 846 are below.
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 846”
How much does an 846 weigh?
An 846 weighs 23,049 lb (10,455 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 23,049 lb · 10,455 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 28,058 lb · 12,727 kg |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in · 3,302 mm |
| Length | 260.0 in · 6,604 mm |
| Width | 124.0 in · 3,150 mm |
| Height | 125.0 in · 3,175 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.1 in · 410 mm |
| Front track | 72.0–128.0 in · 1,830–3,250 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 72.0–128.0 in · 1,830–3,250 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 846”
What oil does an 846 take, and how much?
An 846 engine takes 27.5 qt (26.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 27.5 qt · 26.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 846” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 24.9 qt · 23.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 846” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 61.3 qt · 58.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 846” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 55.1 qt · 52.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 846” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 846?
Within 10% of its 229.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- International Harvester 7388229.9 hp engine, claimed · 1981Side by side with the 846 →
- Case-IH 9230231.7 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1995Side by side with the 846 →
- John Deere 8560232 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1993Side by side with the 846 →
- Fiat 44-23227.0 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1982Side by side with the 846 →
- Case-IH 9330236.7 hp engine, claimed · 1995–2000Side by side with the 846 →
- New Holland 9184236.7 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2001Side by side with the 846 →
Common questions about the Ford 846
Is an 846 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 846 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 846 have?
An 846 has a 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 846”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford Ford 846 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110205 · revision 1055903. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document