Ford FW-60

Ford FW-60 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor Technical Specifications

Ford FW-60 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-60 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-60 Production

















Manufacturer:
Distributor: Ford
Manufacturer: Steiger
Type: Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factory: Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price: $99,394 (1982 )


Ford FW-60 Power
















Engine:
Engine (gross): 335 hp
249.8 kW
Drawbar (claimed): 260 hp
193.9 kW
PTO (claimed): 57 hp
42.5 kW (540 RPM)
  105 hp
78.3 kW (1000 RPM)
Drawbar (tested): 270.87 hp
202.0 kW

Ford FW-60 Electrical



















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

Ford FW-60 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-60 Engine detail





































Engine Detail
Cummins
turbocharged 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): 335 hp
249.8 kW
Air cleaner: dual dry elements
Compression: 15.5:1
Rated RPM: 2600
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 37.6 qts
35.6 L
Coolant capacity: 67.6 qts
64.0 L



Ford FW-60 Transmission overview

Engine Oil














Transmission: Spicer 1010
Gears: 10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch: hydraulic 393mm cerametallic dry discs
Oil capacity: 37 qts
35.0 L
Five gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).

Ford FW-60 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
Operating weight: 31100 lbs
14106 kg *Weight with 24.5-32 duals.
Ballasted weight: 33970 lbs
15408 kg
Ground clearance: 12 inches
30 cm
Front tread: 80 to 139.4 inches
203 to 354 cm
Rear tread: 80 to 139.4 inches
203 to 354 cm

Ford FW-60 Tests























Nebraska Tractor Test 1289
Diesel 20-speed 4WD
September 28 – October 10, 1978
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1289 file
Drawbar performance
Max power: 270.87 hp
202.0 kW
Fuel use: 18.2 gal/hour
68.9 l/hour
Gear 3LO used for power test.
Max pull: 29,304 lbs
13292 kg
Gear 1HO used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford FW-60 a good tractor?

The Ford FW-60 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-60 take?

Check out the Ford FW-60 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-40

The Ford FW-60 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1977 – 1982

1 thought on “Ford FW-60”

  1. These Ford FW series tractors were badge engineered Stieger PT (Narrow Frame) Panther Series III machines – Steiger built them, not John Deere !! Apart from that, this is a pretty accurate spec’ on these machines

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