Ford FW-40

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford FW-40 is a powerful utility tractor made from 1977 to 1979. It has a strong 4-wheel drive system and can turn easily with its special steering. The tractor has a big V-8 diesel engine made by Cummins. This engine is very powerful, giving 295 horsepower, which is much more than most tractors.

The FW-40 is a large tractor, measuring 267 inches long and 134.3 inches tall. It's also very heavy, weighing 30,630 pounds. This makes it one of the biggest tractors in its class. The tractor has big 38-inch tires on both the front and back, which help it work well in fields. It has a comfortable cab for the driver and a three-point hitch to attach tools. The FW-40 can change gears easily with 20 forward speeds and 4 reverse speeds.

Ford made this tractor to handle tough farm jobs. It has features that put it above average in many areas, like engine size and power. The FW-40 is built to work hard and last long, making it a good choice for farmers who need a strong, reliable tractor.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 295 hp (220.0 kW)

Transmission: Spicer 1010

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 30630 lb (13894 kg)

Fuel Type: diesel

Ford FW-40 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Ford FW-40 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-40 is Excellent. It is greater than 97% 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-40 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-40 is Above Average. It is greater than 77% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Cummins
Cooling Type
liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
V-8
Fuel Type
diesel
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
295 hp (220.0 kW)

Transmission

Type
Spicer 1010
Forward Gears
20
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

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