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 listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 265 hp / 197.6 kW. Transmission: Spicer 1010. Operating weight: 31,310 lbs 14202 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 265 hp / 197.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
225 gal
851.6 L
Transmission
Spicer 1010
Operating Weight
31,310 lbs
14202 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 | $85,166 |
Ford FW-30 Engine | |
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Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel | |
Engine 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. | |
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
Engine Detail — 903 ci / 14.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 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
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-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
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.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford FW-30 based on its 265 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
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 | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
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-30.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 16.3 hrs
Approximately 16.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (225 gal / 851.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~13.8 gal/hr (52.2 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-30 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford FW-30.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)265 hp
Kilowatts (kW)197.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)268.7 PS
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