• 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

Illustration of the 1977–1982 Ford FW-20, a 207 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

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.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
207.2 hp

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.

Engine — FW-20 engine specifications
Make & modelCummins V-555
Cylinders8, liquid-cooled
Displacement554.5 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.

Hydraulics & PTO — FW-20 hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow20.0 gpm · 75.7 L/min
Hitch categoryCategory 3
Rear PTO540/1000 rpm

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-20”

What transmission does a FW-20 have?

Transmission specifications for the FW-20 are below.

Transmission — FW-20 transmission specifications
ClutchHydraulically operated dry double clutch
BrakesPedal-operated hydraulic four-wheel disc brake
SteeringHydraulic articulated steering system
Top speed18.6–21.7 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.

Weights & dimensions — FW-20 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight29,615 lb · 13,433 kg
Wheelbase132.5 in · 3,365 mm
Length267.0 in · 6,782 mm
Height134.3 in · 3,411 mm
Ground clearance12.0 in · 305 mm
Front track79.0–136.4 in · 2,006–3,465 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles
Rear track79.0–136.4 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.

FW-20 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil31.6 qt · 29.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-20” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission37.0 qt · 35.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-20” · single source, not independently verified
Hydraulic100.0 qt · 94.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-20” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system54.4 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.

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 checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: Ford FW-20 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-78709 · revision 934734. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document