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Versatile 946 Specs ( 1987-1993 )

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Nebraska Test #OECD 1340 / Nebraska Summary 120

FORD NEW HOLLAND CANADA LTD. FORD VERSATILE 946 DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 275.7 hp

Max Pull 35,320 lbs

Max Torque 1047 lb ft (1420 Nm) at 1307 rpm

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Production

Description	Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada / Original price was $106,000 in 1993
Drive type	Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Manufacturer	Versatile

Engine

Engine type	Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner	dry dry element
Bore/Stroke	5.50x6.00 inches (140 x 152 mm)
Coolant capacity	63.7 qts (60.3 L)
Description	Cummins NTA-855-A325 / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	855 ci (14.0 L)
Idle RPM	1000-2100
Oil capacity	39.1 qts (37.0 L)
Power	325 hp (242.4 kW)
Pre-heating	ether injection
Rated RPM	2100
Starter volts	12
Torque	1057 lb-ft (1433.3 Nm)
Torque RPM	1400
PTO (claimed)	286 hp (213.3 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	394mm dry disc / 228mm wet disc
Description	Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and 2 reverse
Manufacturer	Versatile
Oil capacity	21.5 qts (20.3 L) / 50 qts (47.3 L)
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	286 gal (1082.5 L)
Hydraulic system	15.3 gal (57.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	15.3 gal (57.9 L)
Pressure	2400 psi (165.5 bar)
Pump flow	24.5 gpm (92.7 lpm)
Steering flow	26.1 gpm (98.8 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)	13036 lbs (5913 kg)
Rear Type	IVN/III

PTO

Rear PTO	independent *PTO available only with power shift transmission.
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

Ground clearance	16.1 inches (40 cm)
Length	260 inches (660 cm)
Weight	32500 lbs (14742 kg)
Wheelbase	130 inches (330 cm)
Front tire	24.5-32
Rear tire	24.5-32
Weight	32500 lbs (14742 kg)
Wheelbase	130 inches (330 cm)
Ag front	24.5-32 / 18.4x38
Ag rear	24.5-32 / 18.4x38

946 Serial Numbers

1989	946 89 D430119
1990	946 90 D450110
1991	946 91 D475066
1992	946 92 D485002
1993	946 93 D930045
Description	FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Final	946 93 D931121
Location:	Serial number plate on the cab door post.

Versatile 946 Height

Cab	125 inches (317 cm)
Exhaust	131 inches (332 cm)
Steering wheel	102.4 inches (260 cm)

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #OECD 1340 / Nebraska Summary 120

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Test Date: June 1991

Location: N/A

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

293.90 hp

0.40 lb/hp·hr

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1047 lb ft (1420 Nm) at 1307 rpm
Torque Rise	42.5%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM
Rated Engine Speed	293.90	219.20	2102

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
293.90	2102	16.90	0.40	17.36	N/A
260.60	2190	15.90	0.43	16.40	N/A
210.00	2248	13.30	0.47	15.13	N/A
135.90	2287	10.70	0.55	12.77	N/A
69.10	2324	7.30	0.75	9.44	N/A
0.40	2350	5.30	93.22	0.07	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	inHg
Maximum Power - 5th (2-1) Gear	266.60	198.80	19,030	85	5.30	8.50	1957	4.10	29.92
75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 5th (2-1)...	219.00	163.30	14,345	64	5.70	9.20	2101	2.50	29.92
50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 5th (2-1)...	147.60	110.10	9,575	43	5.80	9.30	2097	1.30	29.92
75% of at Reduced Engine Speed - 5th (2-...	219.80	163.90	14,410	64	5.70	9.20	1807	2.50	29.92
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 6t...	147.50	110.00	9,555	43	5.80	9.30	1809	1.40	29.90

Drawbar Performance (Ballasted) Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal
1st (1-1) Gear	261.20	194.80	35,320	157.10	2.80	4.50	1974	8.60	15.94
2nd (1-2) Gear	266.60	198.80	30,800	137.00	3.20	5.20	1925	5.50	16.24
3rd (1-3) Gear	268.30	200.10	26,125	116.20	3.90	6.20	1954	4.10	16.34
4th (1-4) Gear	271.00	202.10	22,245	99.00	4.60	7.40	1976	3.20	17.16
5th (2-1) Gear	271.80	202.70	18,930	84.20	5.40	8.70	1978	2.40	16.45
6th (2-2) Gear	275.70	205.60	16,210	72.10	6.40	10.30	2008	1.90	16.24
7th (2-3) Gear	274.50	204.70	14,085	62.70	7.30	11.80	1990	1.40	16.70

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted)

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr
2nd (1-2) Gear	246.60	183.90	27,280	121.40	3.40	5.50	2101	9.90	14.72	0.48
3rd (1-3) Gear	256.00	190.90	26,395	117.40	3.70	5.90	1939	9.10	15.63	0.45
4th (1-4) Gear	263.50	196.50	22,505	100.10	4.40	7.10	1943	5.50	16.14	0.44
5th (2-1) Gear	266.60	198.80	19,030	84.70	5.30	8.50	1957	4.10	16.29	0.43
6th (2-2) Gear	265.70	198.10	16,110	71.70	6.20	10.00	1967	3.10	16.90	0.42

Engine

Make	Cummins
Type	Diesel six cylinder vertical with turbocharger and intercooler
Displacement	855 cu in
Compression Ratio	14.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	four wheel drive with duals
Steering	hydrostatic and articulated
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio
Front Tread Width	72.0 to 100.1 in
Rear Tread Width	72.0 to 100.1 in
Brakes	caliper disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	12,031 kg

Consumables

Fuel	Fuel No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A
Engine Oil	SAE 15W40 API SF/CD

Versatile 946 Specs ( 1987-1993 )

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

946 Serial Numbers

Versatile 946 Height

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Drawbar Performance (Ballasted) Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Maximum Power In Selected Gears (Unballasted)

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks