Waltanna FW-280
The Waltanna FW-280 is a tractor produced by Waltanna. It is equipped with a 638 ci 10.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 280 hp / 208.8 kW. Transmission: 20 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 24802 lbs 11250 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 280 hp / 208.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
179.6 gal
679.8 L
Transmission
20 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
24802 lbs
11250 kg
Overview
 | 1986 - 1988
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Waltanna |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Tarrington, Victoria, Australia | |
Waltanna FW-280 Engine | |
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Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Waltanna FW-280 Transmission | |
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20-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Waltanna FW-280 Power | |
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Engine | 280 hp
208.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Articulated power steering | |
Mechanical disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 179.6 gal
679.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 19.8 gal
74.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load sensing |
Capacity | 19.8 gal
74.9 L |
Pressure | 3000 psi
206.8 bar |
Valves | 4 |
Pump flow | 21.9 gpm
82.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 135 inches
342 cm |
Weight | 24802 lbs
11250 kg |
Front tire | 18.4x38 |
Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 638 ci / 10.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar 3306B |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 638 ci
10.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches
121 x 152 mm |
Power | 280 hp
208.8 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 910 lb-ft
1234.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter type | electric |
Transmission
Transmission — 20 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 20 forward and 4 reverse |
Dimensions
Waltanna FW-280 Tires | |
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Ag front | 18.4x38 |
Ag rear | 18.4x38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 135 inches
342 cm |
Length | 260 inches
660 cm |
Width | 104 inches
264 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 133.8 inches
339 cm |
Weight | 24802 lbs
11250 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 Waltanna FW-280 based on its 280 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 Waltanna FW-280.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.3 hrs
Approximately 12.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (179.6 gal / 679.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~14.6 gal/hr (55.1 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
Waltanna FW-280 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Waltanna FW-280.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)280 hp
Kilowatts (kW)208.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)283.9 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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