Ford FW-30 Specifications

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Engine Horsepower: 265 hp

Manufactured: 1977 to 1982

Ford FW-30 Summary

The Ford FW-30 was produced from 1977 to 1982 as part of the FW Series, featuring a four-wheel drive (4WD) design and built by Steiger. The tractor's engine delivered a gross power of 265 horsepower and a tested drawbar power of 205.2 horsepower.

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Ford FW-30 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:

Production

What details are there about the production of the Ford FW-30?

  • Distributor: Ford
  • Manufacturer: Steiger
  • Type: Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
  • Factory: Fargo, North Dakota, USA
  • Original price: $85,166

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the Ford FW-30?

  • Engine (gross): 265 hp (197.6 kW)
  • Drawbar (claimed): 205 hp (152.9 kW)
  • PTO (claimed): 57 hp (42.5 kW) at 540 RPM, 105 hp (78.3 kW) at 1000 RPM
  • Drawbar (tested): 205.2 hp (153.0 kW)

Engine

What type of engine does the Ford FW-30 have?

  • Model: Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel

Mechanical

What are the mechanical specifications of the Ford FW-30?

  • Chassis: 4x4 articulated 4WD
  • Final drives: outboard planetary
  • Steering: articulated power
  • Brakes: hydraulic dry disc
  • Cab: Standard with air-conditioning
  • Transmissions: 10-speed, 20-speed

Capacity

What are the capacities of the Ford FW-30?

  • Fuel: 225 gal (851.6 L)
  • Hydraulic system: 25 gal (94.6 L)

Hydraulics

What hydraulic specifications does the Ford FW-30 have?

  • 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

What are the hitch specifications of the Ford FW-30?

  • Rear Type: III
  • Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): 12500 lbs (5670 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications of the Ford FW-30?

  • Rear PTO: independent, optional hydrostatic-driven PTO
  • Rear RPM: 540/1000

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire sizes of the Ford FW-30?

  • Wheelbase: 132.5 inches (336 cm)
  • Weight: 31,310 lbs (14202 kg)
  • Front tire: 18.4x38
  • Rear tire: 18.4x38

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the Ford FW-30?

  • Ground: negative
  • Charging system: alternator
  • Charging amps: 90
  • Batteries: 4
  • Battery CCA: 475 each
  • Battery volts: 12
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