Ford FW-25
The Ford FW-25 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 163 hp / 121.5 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 20283 lbs 9200 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 163 hp / 121.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
130.8 gal
495.1 L
Transmission
16 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
20283 lbs
9200 kg
Overview
 | 1986 - 1988
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorWaltanna built
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Waltanna built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Waltanna |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Tarrington, Victoria, Australia | |
Ford FW-25 Engine | |
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Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 130.8 gal
495.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Ford FW-25 Transmission | |
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16-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford FW-25 Power | |
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Engine | 163 hp
121.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 135.4 hp
101.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load sensing |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 3 |
Pump flow | 15.3 gpm
57.9 lpm |
20 gpmOptOptional
75.7 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 15124 lbs
6860 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@1875 |
1000@1920 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 135 inches
342 cm |
Weight | 20283 lbs
9200 kg |
Front tire | 23.1x34 |
Rear tire | 23.1x34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 401 ci / 6.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 401 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.40x4.40 inches
112 x 112 mm |
Power | 163 hp
121.5 kW |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 431 lb-ft
584.4 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Starter type | electric |
Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 4 reverse two-speed power shift
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Dimensions
Ford FW-25 Tires | |
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Ag front | 23.1x34 |
Ag rear | 23.1x34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 135 inches
342 cm |
Length | 260 inches
660 cm |
Width | 104 inches
264 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 133.7 inches
339 cm |
Weight | 20283 lbs
9200 kg |
Front tread | 62.2 to 107.9 inches
157 to 274 cm |
Rear tread | 62.2 to 107.9 inches
157 to 274 cm |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford FW-25 based on its 163 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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-25.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 15.4 hrs
Approximately 15.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (130.8 gal / 495.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.5 gal/hr (32.1 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-25 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford FW-25.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)163 hp
Kilowatts (kW)121.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)165.3 PS
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