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FordModel A
Ford 8530
Agricultural
- power
- 116 hp
- displacement
- 401 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Agricultural
Ford 8530 vs Ford 946
FordFord 8530
vs
FordFord 946
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 946 higher · +209 hp (+180%)8530116 hp
946325 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
8530 is in the 54th percentile; 946 is in the 95th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 946 higher · +454 ci (+113%)8530401 ci
946855 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
8530 is in the 65th percentile; 946 is in the 97th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied85306
9466
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
8530 is in the 74th percentile; 946 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ 946 higher · +4 (+50%)85308
94612
Median Agricultural Tractor16
8530 is in the 16th percentile; 946 is in the 33rd · 972 models
8530 (A)946 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 8530 | 946 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Agricultural | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Cummins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | NTA-855-A325 | — |
| Power Output | 116hp | 325hp | ▲ 946+209 hp · +180% |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 8530+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 401ci | 855ci | ▲ 946+454 ci · +113% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 5.5in | ▲ 946+1.1 in · +25% |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 6in | ▲ 946+1.6 in · +36% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Constant Mesh | Full Power Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172in | 260in | ▲ 946+88 in · +51% |
| Width | 82in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 131in | — |
| Operating Weight | 11,395lb | 32,500lb | ▲ 946+21,105 lb · +185% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Closed Center Load Sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Open Center Gear Pump | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category II | III/IVN | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Open Center Gear Pump | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.3gal | 15.9gal | ▲ 946+10.6 gal · +200% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8530 | Ford 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 54th percentile (116 hp)B · 95th percentile (325 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 65th percentile (401 ci)B · 97th percentile (855 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 33rd percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 52nd percentile (11,395 lb)B · 96th percentile (32,500 lb)
A · 8530B · 946Median Agricultural Tractor