Ford 946

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Ford 946 tractor, produced between 1989 and 1993, is an exemplary piece of machinery tailored for robust agricultural tasks. It's powered by a resilient Cummins NTA-855-A325 engine, which is an inline, 6-cylinder turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine with an ample displacement of 855 cubic inches, generating 325 horsepower at 2100 RPM. The engine's robust design is complemented by a liquid cooling system with a substantial capacity of 63.7 quarts. The tractor's versatility in the field is supported by multiple transmission configurations, which include a 12-forward and 4-reverse gear constant mesh setup alongside a full power shift option. With a weight of 32,500 pounds and dimensions encapsulated by a length of 260 inches and height up to the exhaust top of 131 inches, this tractor showcases the substantial presence required for heavy agricultural applications. Equipped with a Category 3 rear hitch system, the Ford 946 offers ample capability for a broad range of implements.
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Key Specifications

Power Output: 325

Transmission: Full Power Shift, Constant Mesh

Operating Weight: 32500

Fuel Type: Diesel

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Cummins
Model
NTA-855-A325
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged aftercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
855
Bore (in)
5.5
Stroke (in)
6
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output (hp)
325

Transmission

Type
Full Power Shift, Constant Mesh
Forward Gears
12
Reverse Gears
4 (Constant Mesh), 2 (Full Power Shift)
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
260
Width (in)
-
Height (in)
131 (To top of exhaust)
Operating Weight (lb)
32500

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
-
Drive Type
-
Steering Type
-
Coolant Capacity (qts)
63.7
Front Tire Diameter (in)
32 (From 24.5-32) & 38 (From 18.4x38)
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
32 (From 24.5-32) & 38 (From 18.4x38)
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year
1993
Hitch Type
III/IVN
Hitch Category
Category 3
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Cab
Starter Type
Electric Starter
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Closed Center Load Sensing

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