Production

Where and by whom was the Ford FW-40 tractor produced?

• Distributor: Ford
• Manufacturer: Steiger
• Type: Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
• Factory: Fargo, North Dakota, USA
• Original price: $66,572 (1979)

Horsepower

What are the horsepower specifications of the Ford FW-40 tractor?

• Engine (gross): 295 hp (220.0 kW)
• Drawbar (claimed): 230 hp (171.5 kW)
• PTO (claimed): 57 hp (42.5 kW) at 540 RPM, 105 hp (78.3 kW) at 1000 RPM
• Drawbar (tested): 227.48 hp (169.6 kW)

Engine

What type of engine does the Ford FW-40 have?

• Engine: Cummins 14.8L 8-cylinder diesel

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the Ford FW-40 tractor?

• 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 is the fuel and hydraulic system capacity of the Ford FW-40 tractor?

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

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic specifications of the Ford FW-40 tractor?

• 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 is the rear hitch type and lift capacity?

• Rear Type: III
• Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): 12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications of the Ford FW-40 tractor?

• Rear PTO: Independent (Optional. Hydrostatic-driven)
• Rear RPM: 540/1000

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire sizes of the Ford FW-40 tractor?

• Wheelbase: 132.5 inches (336 cm)
• Weight: 30,630 lbs (13,893 kg)
• Front tire: 18.4x38
• Rear tire: 18.4x38

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the Ford FW-40 tractor?

• Ground: Negative
• Charging system: Alternator
• Charging amps: 90
• Batteries: 4
• Battery CCA: 475 (Each)
• Battery volts: 12