Head to head · Utility
Ford 846 vs Versatile 856
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 856
Utility
- power
- 240 hp
- displacement
- 611 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
FordFord 846
vs
VersatileVersatile 856
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 856 higher · +10 hp (+4%)846230 hp
856240 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
846 is in the 95th percentile; 856 is in the 96th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied846611 ci
856611 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
846 is in the 95th percentile; 856 is in the 95th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8466
8566
Median Utility Tractor4
846 is in the 93rd percentile; 856 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 846 higher · +3 (+25%)84615
85612
Median Utility Tractor12
846 is in the 64th percentile; 856 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
846 (A)856 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 846 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Versatile | — |
| Model | 846 | 856 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 846 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | L10-A230 | L10 | — |
| Power Output | 230hp | 240hp | ▲ 856+10 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 611ci | 611ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.9in | 4.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 5.4in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 846 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized and constant mesh | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 846 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 260in | 260in | Same |
| Height | Not recorded | 131in | — |
| Operating Weight | 23,000lb | 24,900lb | ▲ 856+1,900 lb · +8% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 846 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing | Closed center load sensing | Same |
| Steering Type | Articulated Power | Hydraulic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 846 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | III | IVN/III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 846 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Articulated Power | Hydraulic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 846 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | 12 Volt | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 846 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 13.8gal | 13.8gal | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 846 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 95th percentile (230 hp)B · 96th percentile (240 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 95th percentile (611 ci)B · 95th percentile (611 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 64th percentile (15)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 95th percentile (23,000 lb)B · 96th percentile (24,900 lb)
A · 846B · 856Median Utility Tractor