Head to head · Agricultural
Ford 946 vs John Deere 8345RT
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 8345RT
Crawler
- power
- 329 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
FordFord 946
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8345RT
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 8345RT higher · +4 hp (+1%)946325 hp
8345RT329 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
946 is in the 95th percentile; 8345RT is in the 95th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 946 higher · +307 ci (+56%)946855 ci
8345RT548 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
946 is in the 97th percentile; 8345RT is in the 90th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied9466
8345RT6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
946 is in the 74th percentile; 8345RT is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Operating Weight
▲ 8345RT higher · +2,170 lb (+7%)94632,500 lb
8345RT34,670 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb
946 is in the 96th percentile; 8345RT is in the 96th · 971 models
946 (A)8345RT (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 946 | John Deere 8345RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Model | 946 | 8345RT | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Crawler, Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 946 | John Deere 8345RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | John Deere | — |
| Model | NTA-855-A325 | John Deere PowerTech PSS | — |
| Power Output | 325hp | 329hp | ▲ 8345RT+4 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 1,800RPM | ▲ 946+300 RPM · +17% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 855ci | 548ci | ▲ 946+307 ci · +56% |
| Bore | 5.5in | 4.7in | ▲ 946+0.8 in · +17% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5.4in | ▲ 946+0.6 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 946 | John Deere 8345RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Infinitely variable transmission (IVT) | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 946 | John Deere 8345RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 260in | 224in | ▲ 946+36 in · +16% |
| Width | Not recorded | 150in | — |
| Height | 131in | 131in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 32,500lb | 34,670lb | ▲ 8345RT+2,170 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 946 | John Deere 8345RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center Load Sensing | Closed center pressure-flow compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Electro-hydraulic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 946 | John Deere 8345RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | III/IVN | Category 3 hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 946 | John Deere 8345RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Electro-hydraulic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 946 | John Deere 8345RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Emissions
| Spec | Ford 946 | John Deere 8345RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Not recorded | Tier 4B | — |
| Control System | Not recorded | DOC, SCR, and regenerative DPF | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 946 | John Deere 8345RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 15.9gal | 10.6gal | ▲ 946+5.3 gal · +50% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 946 | John Deere 8345RT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 95th percentile (325 hp)B · 95th percentile (329 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 97th percentile (855 ci)B · 90th percentile (548 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 96th percentile (32,500 lb)B · 96th percentile (34,670 lb)
Length
median 173 inA · 97th percentile (260 in)B · 91st percentile (224 in)
A · 946B · 8345RTMedian Agricultural Tractor