The Ford 846 tractor specifications include engine power rated at 230 hp (171.5 kW), a constant mesh or partially synchronized transmission, and a listed weight of 18,000 to 23,000 lbs.
Ford 846 key specifications
| Engine power |
230 hp (171.5 kW) |
| PTO power |
202 hp (150.6 kW) |
| Displacement |
611 cu in (10.0 L) |
| Transmission |
constant mesh or partially synchronized |
| Fuel capacity |
246 gal (931.1 L) |
| Weight |
18,000 to 23,000 lbs |
| Wheelbase |
130 inches (330 cm) |
Ford 846 industry comparison
See how this tractor compares across up to six main specifications using the low, average and high values for Ford farm and compact tractors in this specifications database.
Engine power230 hp
Low 13 hpAverage 96.2 hpHigh 360 hp
PTO power202 hp
Low 11 hpAverage 78.8 hpHigh 316 hp
Displacement10 L
Low 0.7 LAverage 4.4 LHigh 14.8 L
Fuel capacity246 gal
Low 3.5 galAverage 40.3 galHigh 286 gal
Maximum listed weight23,000 lbs
Low 1,344 lbsAverage 8,007.5 lbsHigh 32,500 lbs
Wheelbase130 in
Low 48 inAverage 89.4 inHigh 139 in
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Maximum fuel capacity931.1 L
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Engine specifications
| Bore/Stroke |
4.921 × 5.354 inches (125 × 136 mm) |
| Rated RPM |
2,100 |
| Torque |
748 lb-ft (1,014.3 Nm) |
| Torque RPM |
1,300 |
| Air cleaner |
dual dry element |
| Pre-heating |
ether injection |
| Oil capacity |
28 qt (26.5 L) |
| Coolant capacity |
55 qt (52.1 L) |
| Starter volts |
12 |
Transmission options
| Gear options |
12 forward and 4 reverse or 15 forward and 5 reverse |
| Clutch |
356 mm dry disc or 228 mm hydraulic wet disc |
| Oil capacity |
21.5 qt (20.3 L) |
PTO and hitch
| Rear hitch category |
Category III |
| Hitch control |
position control |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) |
10,313 lbs (4,677 kg, III) |
| Rear PTO |
independent |
| Rear PTO speed |
1,000 rpm, 1.75-inch shaft |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic capacity |
15.3 gal (57.9 L) |
| Hydraulic type |
closed center load sensing * Steering pump is open center. |
| Hydraulic pressure |
2,250 psi (155.1 bar) |
| Valves |
4 to 5 |
| Pump flow |
25.2 gpm (95.4 L/min) |
| Steering flow |
25.9 gpm (98.0 L/min) |
| Steering pressure |
2,300 psi (158.6 bar) |
Mechanical specifications
| Final drives |
outboard planetary |
Electrical specifications
| Electrical ground |
negative |
| Charging system |
alternator |
| Charging amps |
90 |
| Batteries |
4 |
| Battery CCA |
625 |
| Battery volts |
12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Listed weight range |
18,000 to 23,000 lbs |
| Length |
260 inches (660 cm) |
| Ground clearance |
16.1 inches (40 cm) |
| Shipping weight |
18,000 lbs (8,164 kg) |
| Operating weight |
23,000 lbs (10,432 kg) |
| Front axle type |
Bar |
| Maximum permitted weight |
28,000 lbs (12,700 kg) |
| Steering wheel height |
102.4 inches (260 cm) |
| Cab height |
125 inches (317 cm) |
| Exhaust height |
131 inches (332 cm) |
Tires and tread
| Front tread |
60 to 122 inches (152 to 309 cm, row-crop) |
| Rear tread |
60 to 122 inches (152 to 309 cm, row-crop) |
| Front tire |
18.4-38 |
| Rear tire |
18.4-38 |
Other specifications
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