ClaasFarm Tier
Claas 946
Claas 946 delivers 282 HP. Mainstream median tier in Farm class. Balanced ballast-to-power equilibrium

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Category Benchmark Standing & Percentiles
Relative performance compared against all 9,935 models in the Farm equipment category.
Engine Horsepower Rating
282 HP62th Percentile
MinMedian: 68.6 HPClass Max: 960 HP
Power-to-Weight Traction Density14.17 HP / 1,000 lb
Balanced ballast-to-power equilibrium
Operating Mass: 19,902 lbs
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity29.1 gpm
Exceeds the 16.5 gpm category median for modern hydraulic implements.
Category Median: 16.5 gpm
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Complete Machine Specifications
Engine & Mechanics
Rated Horsepower282 HP
ModelDeutz Deutz BF6L1013FC
TypeDiesel
Cylinders6
Displacement7.2 L
Drivetrain & Transmission
Drive Type4WD
TransmissionStandard
Forward Gears18
Reverse Gears8
Hydraulics & Dimensions
Pump Flow (Standard)29.1 gpm
Base Shipping Weight19,902 lbs
Wheelbase119.7 in
Nebraska TestStandard Factory