Production

Who manufactured the tractor and where was it built?

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

Engine

What type of engine does the Ford 946 have?

• Engine model: Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel

Transmissions

What are the available transmissions for the tractor?

• Transmissions: 12-speed constant mesh, 12-speed full power shift

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the Ford 946?

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

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the Ford 946?

• Drivetrain: Four-wheel drive
• Final drives: Outboard planetary
• Steering: Articulated power steering
• Brakes: Hydraulic disc brakes
• Cab: Standard with air-conditioning

Capacity

What are the fuel and hydraulic system capacities?

• Fuel capacity: 286 gal (1082.5 L)
• Hydraulic system capacity: 15.3 gal (57.9 L)

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic specifications?

• 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 pressure: 2300 psi (158.6 bar)

Tractor Hitch

What type of rear hitch does the tractor have and its lifting capacity?

• Rear type: IVN/III
• Control: Position control
• Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): 13036 lbs (5913 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications of the Ford 946?

• Rear PTO: Independent (available only with power shift transmission)
• Rear RPM: 1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tires

What are the key dimensions and tire sizes?

• Wheelbase: 130 inches (330 cm)
• Weight: 32500 lbs (14742 kg)
• Front tire: 24.5-32
• Rear tire: 24.5-32

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the Ford 946?

• Ground: Negative
• Charging system: Alternator
• Charging amps: 90
• Batteries: 4
• Battery CCA: 625
• Battery volts: 12