- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Articulated
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1989–1993
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 946 specs: hp, weight, years
CUMMINS NTA 855-A 325 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 324.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
324.9 hp
242.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 946”, 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
- 32,540 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 25.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Ford 946 specs: key facts
The Ford 946 was built from 1989 to 1993.
The Ford 946 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 242.3 kW (324.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 946 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Ford 946 has a CUMMINS NTA 855-A 325 engine, a 6-cylinder 14.02 L diesel unit.
The Ford 946 weighs 14,760 kg (32,540 lb) unladen.
The Ford 946 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 946 delivers 95.4 L/min (25.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 946”
How does the 946 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 31 tractors within 10% of its power, 32% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 31 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 946 have?
The only figure for the 946 is 324.9 hp (242.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 946”
What engine is in a 946?
A 946 has a CUMMINS NTA 855-A 325, a 6-cylinder 14.02 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CUMMINS NTA 855-A 325 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 855.3 ci · 14.02 L |
| Max torque | 1,058 lb·ft · 1,434 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 946”
How much will a 946 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 946 are below.
| Pump flow | 25.2 gpm · 95.4 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/4"- 20 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 946”
What transmission does a 946 have?
Transmission specifications for the 946 are below.
| Clutch | Dry single-plate clutch with pedal operation |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated disc brake with double-piston brake caliper |
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering with two steering cylinders |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 946”
How much does a 946 weigh?
A 946 weighs 32,540 lb (14,760 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 32,540 lb · 14,760 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 36,046 lb · 16,350 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 946”
What oil does a 946 take, and how much?
A 946 engine takes 39.1 qt (37.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 39.1 qt · 37.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 946” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 50.0 qt · 47.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 946” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 61.3 qt · 58.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 946” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 63.7 qt · 60.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 946” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 946?
Within 10% of its 324.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- New Holland TJ-330325.5 hp engine, claimed · 2001–2002Side by side with the 946 →
- Case-IH STX 325321 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2005Side by side with the 946 →
- New Holland TJ-325321 hp engine, claimed · 2001–2005Side by side with the 946 →
- Case-IH 9270330.4 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1995Side by side with the 946 →
- Case-IH 9170330.4 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1990Side by side with the 946 →
- Ford FW-60335 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1982Side by side with the 946 →
Common questions about the Ford 946
Is a 946 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 946 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 946 have?
A 946 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 946”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford Ford 946 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110221 · revision 917742. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document