Ford FW-30
The Ford FW-30 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 903 ci 14.8 L engine. The rated power output is 265 hp 197.6 kW. Transmission: Spicer 1010. Operating weight: 31,310 lbs 14202 kg.
Overview
 | 1977 - 1982
FW SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorSteiger 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. |
Engine
| 1977 - 1982
FW SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorSteiger built |
|---|---|
1977 - 1982 | |
FW Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Steiger built | |
1977 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
FW Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Steiger built |
Engine Detail | |
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Cummins | |
diesel | |
8-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled V-8 | |
Displacement | 903 ci
14.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.50x4.75 inches
140 x 121 mm |
Power (gross) | 265 hp
197.6 kW |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 37.6 qts
35.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 67.6 qts
64.0 L |
Transmission
| 1977 - 1982
FW SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorSteiger built |
|---|---|
1977 - 1982 | |
FW Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Steiger built | |
1977 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
FW Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Steiger built |
Transmission options | |
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10-speed | |
20-speed |
Transmission | |
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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). | |
Speeds | |
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Transmission | |
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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. | |
Speeds | |
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Dimensions
| 1977 - 1982
FW SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorSteiger built |
|---|---|
1977 - 1982 | |
FW Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Steiger built | |
1977 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
FW Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Steiger built |
Ford FW-30 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 |
Weight | 31,310 lbs
14202 kg |
Ground clearance | 12 inches
30 cm |
Tests
| 1977 - 1982
FW SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorSteiger built |
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1977 - 1982 | |
FW Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Steiger built | |
1977 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
FW Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Steiger built |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1288 | ||
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1288 | |
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Diesel 20-speed 4WD
September 25 - October 14, 1978
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1288 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated PTO speed | 105.31 hp
78.5 kW |
Fuel use | 10.9 gal/hour
41.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 205.2 hp
153.0 kW |
Fuel use | 15.0 gal/hour
56.8 l/hour |
Gear 3LS used for power test. | |
Max pull | 27803 lbs
12611 kg |
Gear 1LO used for pull test. | |
Photos
Ford FW-30, right side.
Ford FW-30, left side.
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