ford fw 40
![]() | 1977 - 1979
FW SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorSteiger built | 1977 - 1979 | FW Series | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | Steiger built |
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1977 - 1979 | |||||
FW Series | |||||
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |||||
Steiger built | |||||
1977 - 1979 | |
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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 was $66,572 in 1979 | |
Ford FW-40 Engine | |
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Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Ford FW-40 Transmissions | |
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10-speed | |
20-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
Ford FW-40 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 295 hp
220.0 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 230 hp
171.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 57 hp (540 RPM)
42.5 kW |
| 105 hp (1000 RPM)
78.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 227.48 hp
169.6 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-40 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 | 30630 lbs
13893 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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4-wheel drive tractors published in 1977, by Ford |
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