Ford FW-20
The Ford FW-20 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 555 ci 9.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 210 hp / 156.6 kW. Transmission: Spicer 1010. Operating weight: 29615 lbs 13433 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 210 hp / 156.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
225 gal
851.6 L
Transmission
Spicer 1010
Operating Weight
29615 lbs*Weight with 23.1-30 duals.
13433 kg
Overview
 | 1977 - 1982
FW SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorSteiger built
FW Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Steiger built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Steiger |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Original price | $70,699 |
Ford FW-20 Engine | |
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Cummins 9.1L 8-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford FW-20 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 210 hp
156.6 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 155 hp
115.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 57 hp (540 RPM)
42.5 kW |
105 hp (1000 RPM)
78.3 kW | |
Drawbar (tested) | 150.51 hp
112.2 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | outboard planetary |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic dry disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 225 gal
851.6 L |
Hydraulic system | 25 gal
94.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 25 gal
94.6 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 4 or 5 |
Pump flow | 33.3 gpm
126.0 lpm |
SCV flow | 20 gpm
75.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 12500 lbs
5670 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent *Optional. Hydrostatic-driven PTO |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 132.5 inches
336 cm |
Weight | 29615 lbs
13433 kg |
Front tire | 18.4x38 |
Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 80 |
Batteries | 4 |
Battery CCA | 475 *Each |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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4-wheel drive tractors published in 1977, by Ford |
Engine
Engine Detail — 555 ci / 9.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 8-cylinder, liquid-cooled V-8 |
Displacement | 555 ci
9.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.625x4.125 inches
117 x 105 mm |
Power (gross) | 210 hp
156.6 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2850 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 31.6 qts
29.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 54.4 qts
51.5 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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10-speed | |
20-speed |
Transmission — Spicer 1010
Transmission | Spicer 1010 |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic 355mm cerametallic dry discs |
Oil capacity | 37 qts
35.0 L |
Five gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high). | |
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Transmission — 20 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 20 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic dry disc |
Optional dual-speed transfer case provides 20 forward gears on the base 10-speed transmission. | |
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Dimensions
Ford FW-20 Tires | |
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Ag front | 18.4x38 |
Ag rear | 18.4x38 |
Ag front | 24.5x32 |
30.5x32 | |
18.4x34 | |
20.8x34 | |
20.8x38 | |
23.1x30 | |
23.1x34 | |
24.5x32 | |
Ag rear | 24.5x32 |
30.5x32 | |
18.4x34 | |
20.8x34 | |
20.8x38 | |
23.1x30 | |
23.1x34 | |
24.5x32 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 132.5 inches
336 cm |
Length | 267 inches
678 cm |
Height (hood) | 94.3 inches
239 cm |
Height (cab) | 134.3 inches
341 cm |
Operating weight | 29615 lbs*Weight with 23.1-30 duals.
13433 kg |
Ballasted weight | 31000 lbs
14061 kg |
Ground clearance | 12 inches
30 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1291 | |
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Diesel 20-speed 4WD
October 5 - 12, 1978
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1291 file | |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 150.51 hp
112.2 kW |
Fuel use | 12.4 gal/hour
46.9 l/hour |
Gear 3-LO used for power test. | |
Max pull | 27155 lbs
12317 kg |
Gear 1-LS used for pull test. | |
Photos
Ford FW-20 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford FW-20 based on its 210 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford FW-20.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 20.6 hrs
Approximately 20.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (225 gal / 851.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~10.9 gal/hr (41.3 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford FW-20 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford FW-20.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)210 hp
Kilowatts (kW)156.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)212.9 PS
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