• Articulated
  • WhichTractor size: Standard-size
  • Not independently tested
  • 1977–1982

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Ford FW-30 Full specifications

Cummins V-903 eight-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 265.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

265.1 hp

197.7 kW as stated by the source

Not independently tested

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30”, claimed

Weight
31,306 lb
Hyd. flow
20.0 gpm
Top speed
18.6–21.7 mph

Ford FW-30 specs: key facts

  • The Ford FW-30 was built from 1977 to 1982.

  • The Ford FW-30 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 197.7 kW (265.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The Ford FW-30 is four-wheel drive (4WD).

  • The Ford FW-30 has a Cummins V-903 engine, a 8-cylinder 14.80 L diesel unit.

  • The Ford FW-30 weighs 14,200 kg (31,306 lb) unladen.

  • The Ford FW-30 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Ford FW-30 delivers 75.7 L/min (20.0 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30”

Ford FW-30 tractor
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How much horsepower does a FW-30 have?

The only figure for the FW-30 is 265.1 hp (197.7 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)
265.1 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30”

What engine is in a FW-30?

A FW-30 has a Cummins V-903, a 8-cylinder 14.80 L diesel engine.

Engine — FW-30 engine specifications
Make & modelCummins V-903
Cylinders8, liquid-cooled
Displacement903.2 ci · 14.80 L
Max torque657 lb·ft · 891 N·m @ 1,500 rpm

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30”

How much will a FW-30 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the FW-30 are below.

Hydraulics & PTO — FW-30 hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow20.0 gpm · 75.7 L/min
Hitch categoryCategory 3
Rear PTO1000 rpm
PTO shaft1 3/4"- 20 teilig

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30”

What transmission does a FW-30 have?

Transmission specifications for the FW-30 are below.

Transmission — FW-30 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-30”

How much does a FW-30 weigh?

A FW-30 weighs 31,306 lb (14,200 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — FW-30 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight31,306 lb · 14,200 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 track80.0–139.4 in · 2,032–3,540 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles
Rear track80.0–139.4 in · 2,032–3,540 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30”

Everything else people ask

Is a FW-30 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Ford FW-30 is four-wheel drive (4WD).

What PTO does a FW-30 have?

A FW-30 has a 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/4"- 20 teilig shaft.

Where this page comes from

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30”.

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  1. Traktorenlexikon: Ford FW-30CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-75530 · revision 934735. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document