• 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

Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is

Ford 876 specs: hp, weight, years

CUMMINS LTA 10-A 280 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 280.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

280.1 hp

208.9 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 876”, 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
28,058 lb
Hyd. flow
25.2 gpm
Top speed
15.5 mph

Ford 876 specs: key facts

  • The Ford 876 was built from 1988 to 1993.

  • The Ford 876 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 208.9 kW (280.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The Ford 876 is four-wheel drive (4WD).

  • The Ford 876 has a CUMMINS LTA 10-A 280 engine, a 6-cylinder 10.00 L diesel unit.

  • The Ford 876 weighs 12,727 kg (28,058 lb) unladen.

  • The Ford 876 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Ford 876 delivers 95.4 L/min (25.2 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 876”

How does the 876 compare with its class?

  • Limitation:

    Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 25% below the median of 16 across the 48 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Strength:

    A 933 L fuel tank is high for its class — 54% above the median of 606 L across the 49 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 60 tractors within 10% of its power, 27% carry one.

Derived by WhichTractor from 60 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1988–1993 Ford 876, a 280 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does an 876 have?

The only figure for the 876 is 280.1 hp (208.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
280.1 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 876”

What engine is in an 876?

An 876 has a CUMMINS LTA 10-A 280, a 6-cylinder 10.00 L diesel engine.

Engine — 876 engine specifications
Make & modelCUMMINS LTA 10-A 280
Cylinders6, liquid-cooled
Displacement610.3 ci · 10.00 L
Max torque895 lb·ft · 1,214 N·m @ 1,300 rpm
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 876”

How much will an 876 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 876 are below.

Hydraulics & PTO — 876 hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow25.2 gpm · 95.4 L/min
Rear PTO1000 rpm
PTO shaft1 3/4"- 20 teilig

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 876”

What transmission does an 876 have?

Transmission specifications for the 876 are below.

Transmission — 876 transmission specifications
ClutchPedal-operated, dry single-plate clutch
BrakesPedal-operated disc brake with double-piston brake caliper
SteeringHydrostatic steering with two steering cylinders
Top speed15.5 mph · 25 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 876”

How much does an 876 weigh?

An 876 weighs 28,058 lb (12,727 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 876 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight28,058 lb · 12,727 kg
Maximum permissible mass29,542 lb · 13,400 kg
Wheelbase130.0 in · 3,302 mm
Length260.0 in · 6,604 mm
Width124.0 in · 3,150 mm
Height125.0 in · 3,175 mm
Ground clearance16.1 in · 410 mm
Front track72.0–128.0 in · 1,830–3,250 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles
Rear track72.0–128.0 in · 1,830–3,250 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 876”

What oil does an 876 take, and how much?

An 876 engine takes 27.5 qt (26.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

876 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil27.5 qt · 26.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 876” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission50.0 qt · 47.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 876” · single source, not independently verified
Hydraulic61.3 qt · 58.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 876” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system57.0 qt · 53.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 876” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with an 876?

Within 10% of its 280.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Ford 876

Is an 876 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Ford 876 is four-wheel drive (4WD).

What PTO does an 876 have?

An 876 has a 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/4"- 20 teilig shaft.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 876”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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  1. Traktorenlexikon: Ford Ford 876 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110220 · revision 917739. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document