Head to head · Utility
Ford 846 vs Ford FW-40
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FordFord 846
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FordFord FW-40
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ FW-40 higher · +65 hp (+28%)846230 hp
FW-40295 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
846 is in the 95th percentile; FW-40 is in the 96th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ FW-40 higher · +292 ci (+48%)846611 ci
FW-40903 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
846 is in the 95th percentile; FW-40 is in the 98th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ FW-40 higher · +2 (+33%)8466
FW-408
Median Utility Tractor4
846 is in the 93rd percentile; FW-40 is in the 99th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ FW-40 higher · +5 (+33%)84615
FW-4020
Median Utility Tractor12
846 is in the 64th percentile; FW-40 is in the 86th · 4,941 models
846 (A)FW-40 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 846 | FW-40 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | L10-A230 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 230hp | 295hp | ▲ FW-40+65 hp · +28% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ FW-40+500 RPM · +24% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | ▲ FW-40+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 611ci | 903ci | ▲ FW-40+292 ci · +48% |
| Bore | 4.9in | 5.5in | ▲ FW-40+0.6 in · +12% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 4.8in | ▲ 846+0.6 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized and constant mesh | Spicer 1010 | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 260in | 267in | ▲ FW-40+7 in · +3% |
| Height | Not recorded | 134in | — |
| Operating Weight | 23,000lb | 30,630lb | ▲ FW-40+7,630 lb · +33% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing | open center | — |
| Steering Type | Articulated Power | articulated power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | III | III | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-40 | 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-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 13.8gal | 16.9gal | ▲ FW-40+3.1 gal · +22% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 846 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 95th percentile (230 hp)B · 96th percentile (295 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 95th percentile (611 ci)B · 98th percentile (903 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 (30,630 lb)
A · 846B · FW-40Median Utility Tractor