- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1996–2003
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 1846 FA specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere 3029 DFG-22 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 55.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
55.3 hp
41.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1846 F/A”, 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
- 4,519 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,461 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 6.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
John Deere 1846 FA specs: key facts
The John Deere 1846 FA was built from 1996 to 2003.
The John Deere 1846 FA has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 41.2 kW (55.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 1846 FA is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The John Deere 1846 FA has a John Deere 3029 DFG-22 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.94 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 1846 FA weighs 2,050 kg (4,519 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 1846 FA has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 750 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 1846 FA lifts 1,570 kg (3,461 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 1846 FA delivers 26.0 L/min (6.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1846 F/A”
How does the 1846 FA compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A 40 L fuel tank is low for its class — 43% below the median of 70 L across the 308 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 323 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does an 1846 FA have?
The only figure for the 1846 FA is 55.3 hp (41.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1846 F/A”
What engine is in an 1846 FA?
An 1846 FA has a John Deere 3029 DFG-22, a 3-cylinder 2.94 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere 3029 DFG-22 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 179.4 ci · 2.94 L |
| Max torque | 133 lb·ft · 181 N·m @ 1,570 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1846 F/A”
How much will an 1846 FA lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 1846 FA lifts 3,461 lb (1,570 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 6.9 gpm · 26.0 L/min |
| Pressure | 2,176 psi · 150 bar |
| Lift at ends | 3,461 lb · 1,570 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm / 750 rpm / 1000 rpm @ 2,160 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1846 F/A”
What transmission does an 1846 FA have?
Transmission specifications for the 1846 FA are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry LuK double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated wet Goldoni multi-disc brake designed as single wheel brake |
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1846 F/A”
How much does an 1846 FA weigh?
An 1846 FA weighs 4,519 lb (2,050 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,519 lb · 2,050 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 75.3 in · 1,912 mm |
| Length | 128.6 in · 3,267 mm |
| Width | 57.5 in · 1,460 mm |
| Height | 83.1 in · 2,110 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.4 in · 365 mm |
| Front track | 49.1–54.0 in · 1,248–1,372 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 46.5–58.6 in · 1,180–1,488 mmthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1846 F/A”
What oil does an 1846 FA take, and how much?
An 1846 FA engine takes 9.0 qt (8.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1846 F/A” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 33.8 qt · 32.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1846 F/A” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 4.8 qt · 4.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1846 F/A” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 1846 FA?
Within 10% of its 55.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Deutz-Fahr Agroplus 6055.3 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2005Side by side with the 1846 FA →
- Hürlimann H-655 XA55.3 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2004Side by side with the 1846 FA →
- Lamborghini 654-55 (DT)55.3 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2004Side by side with the 1846 FA →
- SAME Dorado 55 (DT)55.3 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2004Side by side with the 1846 FA →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrolux 6055.3 hp engine, claimed · 2001–2005Side by side with the 1846 FA →
- Ford 4130 (A)55.3 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1996Side by side with the 1846 FA →
Common questions about the John Deere 1846 FA
Is an 1846 FA two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 1846 FA is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 1846 FA have?
An 1846 FA has a independent 540 rpm / 750 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1846 F/A”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 1846 F/A — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106994 · revision 885960. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document