Ford 946

Ford 946 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor Technical Specifications

Ford 946 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1989 – 1993.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 946 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Ford 946 Production














Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Ford
Type: Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factory: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Original price: $106,000 (1993 )


Ford 946 Power






Engine:
Engine: 325 hp
242.4 kW
PTO (claimed): 286 hp
213.3 kW







Ford 946 Engine
Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel


























Mechanical
Chassis: 4×4 articulated 4WD
Final drives: outboard planetary
Steering: articulated power
Brakes: hydraulic disc
Cab: Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Transmissions: 12-speed constant mesh
  12-speed full power shift




Ford 946 photos…










Capacity
Fuel: 286 gal
1082.5 L
Hydraulic system: 15.3 gal
57.9 L

























Hydraulics
Type: closed center load sensing*Steering pump is open center.
Capacity: 15.3 gal
57.9 L
Pressure: 2400 psi
165.5 bar
Valves: 4 to 5
Pump flow: 24.5 gpm
92.7 lpm
Steering flow: 26.1 gpm
98.8 lpm
Steering press.: 2300 psi
158.6 bar













Tractor hitch
Rear Type: IVN/III
Control: position control
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm): 13036 lbs
5913 kg










Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO: independent*PTO available only with power shift transmission.
Rear RPM: 1000 (1.75)


















Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase: 130 inches
330 cm
Weight: 32500 lbs
14742 kg
Front tire: 24.5-32
Rear tire: 24.5-32
Full dimensions and tires …


























946 Serial Numbers
Location: Serial number plate on the cab door post.
1989: 946 89 D430119
1990: 946 90 D450110
1991: 946 91 D475066
1992: 946 92 D485002
1993: 946 93 D930045
Final: 946 93 D931121

Ford 946 Electrical



















Ground: negative
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 90
Batteries: 4
Battery CCA: 625
Battery volts: 12

Ford 946 Mechanical
























Chassis: 4×4 articulated 4WD
Final drives: outboard planetary
Steering: articulated power
Brakes: hydraulic disc
Cab: Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Transmissions: 12-speed constant mesh
  12-speed full power shift

Capacity







Fuel: 286 gal
1082.5 L
Hydraulic system: 15.3 gal
57.9 L

Hydraulics






















Type: closed center load sensing*Steering pump is open center.
Capacity: 15.3 gal
57.9 L
Pressure: 2400 psi
165.5 bar
Valves: 4 to 5
Pump flow: 24.5 gpm
92.7 lpm
Steering flow: 26.1 gpm
98.8 lpm
Steering press.: 2300 psi
158.6 bar

Tracktor Hitch










Rear Type: IVN/III
Control: position control
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm): 13036 lbs
5913 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)







Rear PTO: independent*PTO available only with power shift transmission.
Rear RPM: 1000 (1.75)

Title serial numbers
























Location: Serial number plate on the cab door post.
1989: 946 89 D430119
1990: 946 90 D450110
1991: 946 91 D475066
1992: 946 92 D485002
1993: 946 93 D930045
Final: 946 93 D931121


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Ford 946? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Ford 946 Engine detail

















































Engine Detail
Cummins NTA-855-A325
turbocharged aftercooled diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled inline
Displacement: 855 ci
14.0 L
Bore/Stroke: 5.50×6.00 inches
140 x 152 mm
Power: 325 hp
242.4 kW
Air cleaner: dry dry element
Pre-heating: ether injection
  block heater
Rated RPM: 2100
Idle RPM: 1000-2100
Torque: 1057 lb-ft
1433.3 Nm
Torque RPM: 1400
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 39.1 qts
37.0 L
Coolant capacity: 63.7 qts
60.3 L



Ford 946 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

















Manufacturer: Versatile
Type: constant mesh
Gears: 12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch: 394mm dry disc
Oil capacity: 21.5 qts
20.3 L
Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.

Ford 946 Dimensions













Wheelbase: 130 inches
330 cm
Length: 260 inches
660 cm
Weight: 32500 lbs
14742 kg
Ground clearance: 16.1 inches
40 cm













Ford 946 Height
Steering wheel: 102.4 inches
260 cm
Cab: 125 inches
317 cm
Exhaust: 131 inches
332 cm

FAQ

Is Ford 946 a good tractor?

The Ford 946 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford 946 take?

Check out the Ford 946 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Ford made the 946?

The Ford 946 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1989 – 1993

Where is the serial number on a Ford 946?

Lookup serial number plate on the cab door post.

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