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Head to head · Agricultural
Ford 976 vs Versatile 956
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 956
Four-Wheel Drive
- power
- 335 hp
- displacement
- 855 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
FordFord 976
vs
VersatileVersatile 956
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 976 higher · +25 hp (+7%)976360 hp
956335 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
976 is in the 96th percentile; 956 is in the 96th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied976855 ci
956855 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
976 is in the 97th percentile; 956 is in the 97th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied9766
9566
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
976 is in the 74th percentile; 956 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied97612
95612
Median Agricultural Tractor16
976 is in the 33rd percentile; 956 is in the 33rd · 972 models
976 (A)956 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 976 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Versatile | — |
| Model | 976 | 956 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Four-Wheel Drive | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 976 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | NTA-855-A360 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 360hp | 335hp | ▲ 976+25 hp · +7% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 855ci | 855ci | Same |
| Bore | 5.5in | 5.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 6in | 6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 976 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Constant mesh and Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 976 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 260in | 260in | Same |
| Height | 125in | 139in | ▲ 956+14 in · +11% |
| Operating Weight | 21,100lb | 24,500lb | ▲ 956+3,400 lb · +16% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 976 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 976 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | IVN/III | IVN/III | Same |
| Hitch Category | III | 3 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 976 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 976 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 976 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 15.9gal | 15.9gal | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 976 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 96th percentile (360 hp)B · 96th percentile (335 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 97th percentile (855 ci)B · 97th percentile (855 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 33rd percentile (12)B · 33rd percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 87th percentile (21,100 lb)B · 91st percentile (24,500 lb)
A · 976B · 956Median Agricultural Tractor