Head to head · Utility
Ford 846 vs JCB Fastrac 3230
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JCBModel B
JCB Fastrac 3230
Utility
- power
- 230 hp
- displacement
- 409 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 54
FordFord 846
vs
JCBJCB Fastrac 3230
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied846230 hp
Fastrac 3230230 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
846 is in the 95th percentile; Fastrac 3230 is in the 95th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 846 higher · +202 ci (+49%)846611 ci
Fastrac 3230409 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
846 is in the 95th percentile; Fastrac 3230 is in the 90th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8466
Fastrac 32306
Median Utility Tractor4
846 is in the 93rd percentile; Fastrac 3230 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ Fastrac 3230 higher · +39 (+260%)84615
Fastrac 323054
Median Utility Tractor12
846 is in the 64th percentile; Fastrac 3230 is in the 99th · 4,941 models
846 (A)Fastrac 3230 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 846 | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | JCB | — |
| Model | 846 | Fastrac 3230 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 846 | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | L10-A230 | QSB6.7 | — |
| Power Output | 230hp | 230hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ Fastrac 3230+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 611ci | 409ci | ▲ 846+202 ci · +49% |
| Bore | 4.9in | 4.2in | ▲ 846+0.7 in · +17% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 4.9in | ▲ 846+0.5 in · +10% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 846 | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized and constant mesh | Synchromesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 846 | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 260in | 205in | ▲ 846+55 in · +27% |
| Width | Not recorded | 99.6in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 124in | — |
| Wheelbase | Not recorded | 121in | — |
| Operating Weight | 23,000lb | 17,570lb | ▲ 846+5,430 lb · +31% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 846 | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Articulated Power | Power assist | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 846 | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | 3-point hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | III | III | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 846 | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Articulated Power | Power assist | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 846 | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 846 | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 13.8gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 846 | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 95th percentile (230 hp)B · 95th percentile (230 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 95th percentile (611 ci)B · 90th percentile (409 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 64th percentile (15)B · 99th percentile (54)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 95th percentile (23,000 lb)B · 94th percentile (17,570 lb)
A · 846B · Fastrac 3230Median Utility Tractor