Ford

FW-30

Horsepower
265hp
Production
1977–1982
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$85,166
EngineCummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel
Tractor Typefour-wheel drive (4WD)
SeriesFW Series
Manufacture LocationFargo, North Dakota, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typefour-wheel drive
Steeringarticulated power
Brakeshydraulic dry disc
Cabstandard with air-conditioning
Final Drivesoutboard planetary

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typeopen center
Hydraulic Valves4 or 5
Hydraulic Pump Flow30.1 gpm (113.9 lpm)
Hydraulic Pressure2,250 psi (155.1 bar)
Scv Flow20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
Hydraulic System Capacity25 gal (94.6 L)

PTO & Hitch

Rear Hitch TypeIII
Rear Lift12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops225 gal (851.6 L)

Other

DistributorFord
PTO Claimed HP 540rpm57
PTO Claimed KW 540rpm42.5
PTO Claimed HP 1000rpm105
PTO Claimed KW 1000rpm78.3

Engine

Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders8-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled V-8
Displacement903 ci (14.8 L)
Bore5.5 in (140 mm)
Bore Stroke5.50x4.75 in (140 x 121 mm)
Stroke4.75 in (121 mm)
Compression Ratio16.5
Power Gross265 hp (197.6 kW)
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity37.6 qts (35.6 L)
Coolant Capacity67.6 qts (64 L)
Rated2,600 RPM

Dimensions

Length267 in (678 cm)
Height Cab134.3 in (341 cm)
Height Hood94.3 in (239 cm)
Wheelbase132.5 in (336 cm)
Ground Clearance12 in (30 cm)
Weight31,310 lbs (14,202 kg)
Tires Ag Front18.4x38, 24.5x32
Tires Ag Rear18.4x38, 30.5x32, 18.4x34, 20.8x34, 20.8x38, 23.1x30, 23.1x34, 24.5x32

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Transmission ModelSpicer 1010
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
Gear RangesFive gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high)
Clutchhydraulic 355mm cerametallic dry discs
Oil Capacity37 qts (35 L)

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 1288
Test Number1288
Test DateSeptember 25 - October 14, 1978
Fuel TypeDiesel
PTO Rated Power105.31 hp (78.5 kW)
Fuel Use PTO Rated10.9 gal/hr (41.3 L/hr)
Drawbar Max Power205.2 hp (153 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull27,803 lbs (12,611 kg)
Fuel Use Drawbar Max15 gal/hr (56.8 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 1288 file
Pull Test Gear1LO
Power Test Gear3LS
Transmission Type20-speed