- Articulated
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1977–1982
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-30 specs: hp, weight, years
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
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30”, 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
- 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”
How does the FW-30 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A maximum engine torque of 891 N·m is low for its class — 19% below the median of 1,101 N·m across the 50 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Ten forward gears is low for its class — 44% below the median of 18 across the 48 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 852 L fuel tank is high for its class — 45% above the median of 588 L across the 52 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 14,200 kg is high for its class — 45% above the median of 9,770 kg across the 59 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 59 tractors within 10% of its power, 29% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 59 comparable records. How we work this out
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.
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.
| Make & model | Cummins V-903 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 903.2 ci · 14.80 L |
| Max torque | 657 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.
| Pump flow | 20.0 gpm · 75.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Rear PTO | 1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/4"- 20 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30”
What transmission does a FW-30 have?
Transmission specifications for the FW-30 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-30”
How much does a FW-30 weigh?
A FW-30 weighs 31,306 lb (14,200 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 31,306 lb · 14,200 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 | 80.0–139.4 in · 2,032–3,540 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 80.0–139.4 in · 2,032–3,540 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30”
What oil does a FW-30 take, and how much?
A FW-30 engine takes 37.6 qt (35.6 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 37.6 qt · 35.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 37.0 qt · 35.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 100.0 qt · 94.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 67.6 qt · 64.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a FW-30?
Within 10% of its 265.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- WHITE 4-270266.3 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1988Side by side with the FW-30 →
- International Harvester 4786258.4 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1981Side by side with the FW-30 →
- Case-IH 9150276.1 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1990Side by side with the FW-30 →
- Ford 876280.1 hp engine, claimed · 1988–1993Side by side with the FW-30 →
Common questions about the Ford FW-30
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.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford FW-30”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford FW-30 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-75530 · revision 934735. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document