Diesel 20-speed 4WD September 25 - October 14, 1978 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1288 file PTO performance Drawbar performance Gear 3LS used for power test Gear 1LO used for pull test
Power at rated PTO speed
105.31hp / 78.5kW
Fuel use
15.0gal/hour / 56.8l/hour
Max power
205.2hp / 153.0kW
Max pull
27803lbs / 12611kg
FORD FW-30 POWER
Engine (gross)
265hp / 197.6kW
Drawbar (claimed)
205hp / 152.9kW
PTO (claimed)
57hp / 42.5kW (540 RPM) 105hp / 78.3kW (1000 RPM)
Drawbar (tested)
205.2hp / 153.0kW
ENGINE DETAIL
Description
Cummins diesel 8-cylinder liquid-cooled V-8
Displacement
903ci / 14.8L
Bore/Stroke
5.50x4.75inches / 140x 121mm
Power (gross)
265hp / 197.6kW
Compression
16.5:1
Rated RPM
2600
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
37.6qts / 35.6L
Coolant capacity
67.6qts / 64.0L
FORD FW-30 ENGINE
Description
Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel
TRANSMISSIONS OVERVIEW
Description
10-speed 20-speed
TRANSMISSION 1
Transmission
Spicer 1010
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic 355mm cerametallic dry discs
Oil capacity
37qts / 35.0L
Description
Five gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high)
TRANSMISSION 2
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic dry disc
Description
Optional dual-speed transfer case provides 20 forward gears on the base 10-speed transmission
The Ford FW-30 tractor is part of the FW Series. The FW-30 is a Four-wheel Drive 4WD Tractors type, which is used most often in Agriculture Tractors. A engine powers the FW-30 tractor. This setup enhances real-world applicability.