Ford FW-30 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor Specs & Features

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Ford FW-30 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor Technical Specifications

Ford FW-30 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1977 – 1982.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford FW-30 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Ford FW-30 Production

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

Ford FW-30 Power

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

Ford FW-30 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	90
Batteries:	4
Battery CCA:	475*Each
Battery volts:	12

Ford FW-30 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×4 articulated 4WD

Final drives:

outboard planetary

Steering:

articulated power

Brakes:

hydraulic dry disc

Cab:

Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Transmissions:

10-speed

20-speed

Capacity

Fuel:	225 gal 851.6 L
Hydraulic system:	25 gal 94.6 L

Hydraulics

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

Tracktor Hitch

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent*Optional. Hydrostatic-driven PTO
Rear RPM:	540/1000

Ford FW-30 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Cummins
diesel
8-cylinder
liquid-cooled V-8
Displacement:	903 ci 14.8 L
Bore/Stroke:	5.50×4.75 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

Ford FW-30 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

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).

Ford FW-30 Dimensions

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

Ford FW-30 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1288

Nebraska Tractor Test 1288
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.

FAQ

Is Ford FW-30 a good tractor?

The Ford FW-30 is one of the great tractors in the Steiger stable, and it has earned Steiger a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford FW-30 take?

Check out the Ford FW-30 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Steiger made the FW-20

The Ford FW-30 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1977 – 1982