- Articulated
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1977–1982
It sits on the utility/standard-size boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford FW-20 specs: hp, weight, years
Cummins V-555 eight-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 207.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
207.2 hp
154.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-20”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 29,615 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 20.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–21.7 mph
Ford FW-20 specs: key facts
The Ford FW-20 was built from 1977 to 1982.
The Ford FW-20 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 154.5 kW (207.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford FW-20 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Ford FW-20 has a Cummins V-555 engine, a 8-cylinder 9.09 L diesel unit.
The Ford FW-20 weighs 13,433 kg (29,615 lb) unladen.
The Ford FW-20 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford FW-20 delivers 75.7 L/min (20.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-20”
How does the FW-20 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Ten forward gears is low for its class — 44% below the median of 18 across the 103 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 852 L fuel tank is high for its class — 113% above the median of 400 L across the 113 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 13,433 kg is high for its class — 61% above the median of 8,350 kg across the 117 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 117 tractors within 10% of its power, 18% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 117 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a FW-20 have?
The only figure for the FW-20 is 207.2 hp (154.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-20”
What engine is in a FW-20?
A FW-20 has a Cummins V-555, a 8-cylinder 9.09 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Cummins V-555 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 554.5 ci · 9.09 L |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-20”
How much will a FW-20 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the FW-20 are below.
| Pump flow | 20.0 gpm · 75.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-20”
What transmission does a FW-20 have?
Transmission specifications for the FW-20 are below.
| Clutch | Hydraulically operated dry double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic four-wheel disc brake |
| Steering | Hydraulic articulated steering system |
| Top speed | 18.6–21.7 mph · 30–35 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-20”
How much does a FW-20 weigh?
A FW-20 weighs 29,615 lb (13,433 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 29,615 lb · 13,433 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 132.5 in · 3,365 mm |
| Length | 267.0 in · 6,782 mm |
| Height | 134.3 in · 3,411 mm |
| Ground clearance | 12.0 in · 305 mm |
| Front track | 79.0–136.4 in · 2,006–3,465 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 79.0–136.4 in · 2,006–3,465 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-20”
What oil does a FW-20 take, and how much?
A FW-20 engine takes 31.6 qt (29.9 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 31.6 qt · 29.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-20” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 37.0 qt · 35.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-20” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 100.0 qt · 94.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-20” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 54.4 qt · 51.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-20” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a FW-20?
Within 10% of its 207.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- WHITE 4-210207.1 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1983Side by side with the FW-20 →
- WHITE 4-180210.1 hp engine, claimed · 1975–1978Side by side with the FW-20 →
- Case-IH 9130217.0 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1990Side by side with the FW-20 →
- Case-IH 9110197.3 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1990Side by side with the FW-20 →
- ALLIS-CHALMERS 4 W-220220 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1984Side by side with the FW-20 →
- Massey Ferguson 4800221.9 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1986Side by side with the FW-20 →
Common questions about the Ford FW-20
Is a FW-20 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford FW-20 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a FW-20 have?
A FW-20 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-20”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford FW-20 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-78709 · revision 934734. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document