Head to head · Agricultural
Ford 946 vs Ford FW-40
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FordFord 946
vs
FordFord FW-40
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 946 higher · +30 hp (+10%)946325 hp
FW-40295 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
946 is in the 95th percentile; FW-40 is in the 93rd · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ FW-40 higher · +48 ci (+6%)946855 ci
FW-40903 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
946 is in the 97th percentile; FW-40 is in the 97th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
▲ FW-40 higher · +2 (+33%)9466
FW-408
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
946 is in the 74th percentile; FW-40 is in the 99th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ FW-40 higher · +8 (+67%)94612
FW-4020
Median Agricultural Tractor16
946 is in the 33rd percentile; FW-40 is in the 74th · 972 models
946 (A)FW-40 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 946 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 946 | FW-40 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 946 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | NTA-855-A325 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 325hp | 295hp | ▲ 946+30 hp · +10% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ FW-40+500 RPM · +24% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | ▲ FW-40+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 855ci | 903ci | ▲ FW-40+48 ci · +6% |
| Bore | 5.5in | 5.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 6in | 4.8in | ▲ 946+1.2 in · +25% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 946 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Spicer 1010 | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 946 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 260in | 267in | ▲ FW-40+7 in · +3% |
| Height | 131in | 134in | ▲ FW-40+3 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 32,500lb | 30,630lb | ▲ 946+1,870 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 946 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center Load Sensing | open center | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | articulated power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 946 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | III/IVN | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 946 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | articulated power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 946 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 946 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 15.9gal | 16.9gal | ▲ FW-40+1 gal · +6% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 946 | Ford FW-40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 95th percentile (325 hp)B · 93rd percentile (295 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 97th percentile (855 ci)B · 97th percentile (903 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 99th percentile (8)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 33rd percentile (12)B · 74th percentile (20)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 96th percentile (32,500 lb)B · 94th percentile (30,630 lb)
A · 946B · FW-40Median Agricultural Tractor