Ford

FW-40

Horsepower
295hp
Production
1977–1979
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$66,572 (1979)
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
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 RPM 540540
PTO RPM 10001,000

Engine

EngineCummins
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 Gross295 hp (220 kW)
Air Cleanerdual paper elements
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity37.6 qts (35.6 L)
Coolant Capacity67.6 qts (64 L)
Rated2,600 RPM

Dimensions

Length267 in (678 cm)
Height94.3 in (239 cm)
Height Cab134.3 in (341 cm)
Wheelbase132.5 in (336 cm)
Ground Clearance12 in (30 cm)
Operating Weight30,630 lbs (13,893 kg)
Tires Ag Front18.4x38, 24.5x32
Tires Ag Rear18.4x38, 24.5x32, 30.5x32, 18.4x34, 20.8x34, 20.8x38, 23.1x30, 23.1x34
Ballasted Weight32,950 lbs (14,946 kg)

Operating weight noted with 24.5-32 duals

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Transmission Model1010
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 1290
Test Number1290
Test DateOctober 10 - 16, 1978
Fuel TypeDiesel
Drawbar Max Power227.48 hp (169.6 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull28,245 lbs (12,811 kg)
Fuel Use Drawbar Max16.4 gal/hr (62.1 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 1290 file
Pull Test Gear1HS
Power Test Gear3LO
Transmission Type20-speed