- 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 976 specs: hp, weight, years
CUMMINS NTA 855-A 360 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 360.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
360.1 hp
268.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 976”, 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
- 36,046 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 24.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Ford 976 specs: key facts
The Ford 976 was built from 1988 to 1993.
The Ford 976 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 268.5 kW (360.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 976 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Ford 976 has a CUMMINS NTA 855-A 360 engine, a 6-cylinder 14.02 L diesel unit.
The Ford 976 weighs 16,350 kg (36,046 lb) unladen.
The Ford 976 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 976 delivers 92.7 L/min (24.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 976”
How does the 976 compare with its class?
We will not rate this machine against its class. Only 26 published tractors sit within 10% of its 269 kW — too few to say what is normal.
Derived by WhichTractor. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 976 have?
The only figure for the 976 is 360.1 hp (268.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 976”
What engine is in a 976?
A 976 has a CUMMINS NTA 855-A 360, a 6-cylinder 14.02 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CUMMINS NTA 855-A 360 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 855.3 ci · 14.02 L |
| Max torque | 1,171 lb·ft · 1,588 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 976”
How much will a 976 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 976 are below.
| Pump flow | 24.5 gpm · 92.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/4"- 20 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 976”
What transmission does a 976 have?
Transmission specifications for the 976 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry single-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated disc brake with dual-piston brake caliper |
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering with two steering cylinders |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 976”
How much does a 976 weigh?
A 976 weighs 36,046 lb (16,350 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 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 976”
What oil does a 976 take, and how much?
A 976 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 976” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 50.0 qt · 47.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 976” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 61.3 qt · 58.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 976” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 63.7 qt · 60.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford Ford 976” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 976?
Within 10% of its 360.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH 9370355.1 hp engine, claimed · 1995–2000Side by side with the 976 →
- New Holland 9682355.1 hp engine, claimed · 1995–1999Side by side with the 976 →
- New Holland 9684355.1 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2001Side by side with the 976 →
- John Deere 8960365.2 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1993Side by side with the 976 →
- Case-IH 9180369.9 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1990Side by side with the 976 →
- Case-IH STX 375369.9 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2005Side by side with the 976 →
Common questions about the Ford 976
Is a 976 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 976 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 976 have?
A 976 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 976”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford Ford 976 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110222 · revision 917744. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document