Head to head · Utility
Ford 846 vs Ford FW-20
FordFord 846
vs
FordFord FW-20
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 846 higher · +20 hp (+10%)846230 hp
FW-20210 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
846 is in the 95th percentile; FW-20 is in the 95th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 846 higher · +56 ci (+10%)846611 ci
FW-20555 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
846 is in the 95th percentile; FW-20 is in the 94th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ FW-20 higher · +2 (+33%)8466
FW-208
Median Utility Tractor4
846 is in the 93rd percentile; FW-20 is in the 99th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ FW-20 higher · +5 (+33%)84615
FW-2020
Median Utility Tractor12
846 is in the 64th percentile; FW-20 is in the 86th · 4,941 models
846 (A)FW-20 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 846 | FW-20 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | L10-A230 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 230hp | 210hp | ▲ 846+20 hp · +10% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,850RPM | ▲ FW-20+750 RPM · +36% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | ▲ FW-20+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 611ci | 555ci | ▲ 846+56 ci · +10% |
| Bore | 4.9in | 4.6in | ▲ 846+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 4.1in | ▲ 846+1.3 in · +32% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized and constant mesh | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 260in | 267in | ▲ FW-20+7 in · +3% |
| Height | Not recorded | 134in | — |
| Operating Weight | 23,000lb | 29,615lb | ▲ FW-20+6,615 lb · +29% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Articulated Power | Articulated Power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | III | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Articulated Power | Articulated Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 13.8gal | 13.6gal | ▲ 846+0.2 gal · +1% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 95th percentile (230 hp)B · 95th percentile (210 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 95th percentile (611 ci)B · 94th percentile (555 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 99th percentile (8)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 64th percentile (15)B · 86th percentile (20)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 95th percentile (23,000 lb)B · 97th percentile (29,615 lb)
A · 846B · FW-20Median Utility Tractor