Ford FW-30

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford FW-30 is a powerful utility tractor made from 1977 to 1982. It has a strong Cummins diesel engine with 8 cylinders in a V shape. This engine can produce 265 horsepower, which is very high compared to other tractors. The FW-30 is big and heavy, weighing 31,310 pounds, making it one of the heaviest tractors in its class.

This tractor is built for tough jobs with its 4-wheel drive and articulated steering. It has a manual transmission with 20 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of control. The FW-30 has big agricultural tires on all four wheels, each 38 inches tall and 18.4 inches wide. It comes with a comfortable cab for the driver and a three-point hitch at the back for attaching tools. The tractor is 267 inches long and 94.3 inches tall, with 12 inches of ground clearance, making it suitable for various farming tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 265 hp (197.6 kW)

Transmission: Manual

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 31310 lb (14202 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Ford FW-30 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Ford FW-30 is Excellent. It is greater than 96% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Ford FW-30 is Excellent. It is greater than 98% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ford FW-30 is Excellent. It is greater than 98% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Ford FW-30 is Above Average. It is greater than 77% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Cummins
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
V-8
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural
Cylinders
8
Displacement
903 ci (14.8 L)
Bore
5.50 in (139.7 mm)
Stroke
4.75 in (120.6 mm)
Rated RPM
2600
Power Output
265 hp (197.6 kW)

Transmission

Type
Manual
Total Gears
20 forward and 4 reverse

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Articulated power