Overview
The Ford 876 is a 4WD farm tractor manufactured in Winnipeg, Manitoba, between 1989 and 1993, featuring an articulated steering system and a standard air-conditioned cab. It is powered by a 10.0L Cummins six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and utilizes either a 12-speed constant mesh or full power shift transmission. The machine is rated for 280 engine hp and has an operating weight of 24,900 pounds when equipped with 20.8-38 duals.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar Performance:
Nebraska Tractor Test 1569 measured a maximum drawbar power of 228.33 hp and a maximum pull of 27,703 lbs with a fuel consumption rate of 13.6 gallons per hour.
Powertrain and Torque Specifications:
The Cummins LT10-A280 engine produces a rated torque of 895 lb-ft at 1300 RPM and is paired with a 1000 RPM independent rear PTO and outboard planetary final drives.
Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a closed center load sensing hydraulic system delivering 25.2 gpm flow through 4 to 5 valves and a Category IVN/III rear hitch with 10,313 lbs of lift capacity.
Production
| Description | Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada / Original price was $93,000 in 1993 |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 10.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.921x5.354 inches (125 x 136 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 56.5 qts (53.5 L) |
| Description | Cummins LT10-A280 / aftercooled turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 611 ci (10.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 28 qts (26.5 L) |
| Power | 280 hp (208.8 kW) |
| Pre-heating | ether injection |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 895 lb-ft (1213.6 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 228.33 hp (170.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 246 hp (183.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 356mm dry disc / 228mm wet disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 21.5 qts (20.3 L) / 18 qts (17.0 L) |
| Transmission | Versatile |
| Type | constant mesh / full power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed constant mesh / 12-speed full power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed constant mesh / 12-speed full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 246 gal (931.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 15.3 gal (57.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 15.3 gal (57.9 L) |
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| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 25.2 gpm (95.4 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 25.9 gpm (98.0 lpm) |
| Steering press. | 2300 psi (158.6 bar) |
| Type | closed center load sensing *Steering pump is open center. |
| Valves | 4 to 5 |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 10313 lbs (III) (4677 kg) |
| Rear Type | IVN/III |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 4 |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 625 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Bar rear axle | 4 inch diameter (101 mm) |
|---|---|
| Description | Flange rear axle |
| Front axle | Bar: 4 inch diameter (101 mm) / Flange |
| Ground clearance | 16.1 inches (40 cm) |
| Length | 260 inches (660 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Front tire | 20.8x38 |
| Rear tire | 20.8x38 |
| Weight | 18100 to 24900 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Ag front | 20.8x38 / 18.4x38 |
| Ag rear | 20.8x38 / 18.4x38 |
876 Serial Numbers
| 1985 | 876 85 223035 |
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| 1986 | 876 86 270331 |
| 1987 | 876 87 ------ |
| 1988 | 876 88 330100 |
| 1989 | 876 89 D430197 |
| 1990 | 876 90 D450167 |
| 1991 | 876 91 D475041 |
| 1992 | 876 92 D485111 |
| 1993 | 876 93 D930000 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 876 93 D931179 |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the cab door post. |
Ford 876 Height
| Cab | 125 inches (317 cm) |
|---|---|
| Exhaust | 131 inches (332 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 102.4 inches (260 cm) |
Ford 876 Weight
| Max capacity | 29500 lbs (13381 kg) |
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| Operating | 24900 lbs (20.8-38 duals) (11294 kg) |
| Shipping | 18100 lbs (8210 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1569
| Description | Diesel manual 4WDMay 21 - 29, 1985Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1569 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 2-3 used for power test. / Gear 1-2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 13.6 gal/hour (51.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 228.33 hp (170.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 27,703 lbs (12566 kg) |
References
| Description | Versatile 230 to 360 hp 4WD Tractors published in 1989, by Ford / Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford |
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