ford fw 30
![]() | 1977 - 1982
FW SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorSteiger built | 1977 - 1982 | FW Series | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | Steiger built |
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1977 - 1982 | |||||
FW Series | |||||
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |||||
Steiger built |
1977 - 1982 | |
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FW Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Steiger built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Steiger |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Original price | $85,166 |
Ford FW-30 Engine | |
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Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... ![]() |
Ford FW-30 Transmissions | |
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10-speed | |
20-speed | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
Ford FW-30 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 265 hp
197.6 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 205 hp
152.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 57 hp (540 RPM)
42.5 kW |
| 105 hp (1000 RPM)
78.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 205.2 hp
153.0 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. |
Photos | |
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Ford FW-30 photos... ![]() |
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 | 30.1 gpm
113.9 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 | 31,310 lbs
14202 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 | 90 |
Batteries | 4 |
Battery CCA | 475 *Each |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Ford now offer tractor from 37 to 295 horsepower published in 1979* | |
4-wheel drive tractors published in 1977, by Ford | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
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