Ford FW-40 Tractor (1979)

Manufacturer:Ford

Price:66,572(USD)

Series:FW Series

Model:FW-40

Equipment Type: Four-wheel Drive 4WD Tractors

Factory:Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Full Specifications

NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 1290

Description: Diesel 20-speed 4WD October 10 - 16, 1978 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1290 file Drawbar performance Gear 3LO used for power test Gear 1HS used for pull test
Max power: 227.48hp / 169.6kW
Fuel use: 16.4gal/hour / 62.1l/hour
Max pull: 28,245lbs / 12811kg

FORD FW-40 POWER

Engine (gross): 295hp / 220.0kW
Drawbar (claimed): 230hp / 171.5kW
PTO (claimed): 57hp / 42.5kW (540 RPM) 105hp / 78.3kW (1000 RPM)
Drawbar (tested): 227.48hp / 169.6kW

ENGINE DETAIL

Description: Cummins diesel 8-cylinder liquid-cooled V-8
Displacement: 903ci / 14.8L
Bore/Stroke: 5.50x4.75inches / 140x 121mm
Power (gross): 295hp / 220.0kW
Air cleaner: dual paper elements
Compression: 16.5:1
Rated RPM: 2600
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 37.6qts / 35.6L
Coolant capacity: 67.6qts / 64.0L

FORD FW-40 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

MECHANICAL

Chassis: 4x4 articulated 4WD
Final drives: outboard planetary
Steering: articulated power
Brakes: hydraulic dry disc
Cab: Cab standard with air-conditioning
Transmissions: 10-speed 20-speed

CAPACITY

Fuel: 225gal / 851.6L
Hydraulic system: 25gal / 94.6L

HYDRAULICS

Type: open center
Capacity: 25gal / 94.6L
Pressure: 2250psi / 155.1bar
Valves: 4 or 5
Pump flow: 30.1gpm / 113.9lpm
SCV flow: 20gpm / 75.7lpm

TRACTOR HITCH

Rear Type: III
Rear lift (at 24: 12500lbs / 5670kg

POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)

Rear PTO: independent. Hydrostatic-driven PTO
Rear RPM: 540/1000

FORD FW-40 TIRES

Ag front: 24.5x32
Ag rear: 24.5x32 / 30.5x32 / 18.4x34 / 20.8x34 / 20.8x38 / 23.1x30 / 23.1x34 / 24.5x32

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase: 132.5inches / 336cm
Length: 267inches / 678cm
Height (hood): 94.3inches / 239cm
Height (cab): 134.3inches / 341cm
Operating weight: 30630lbs / 13893kg *Weight with 24.5-32 duals
Ballasted weight: 32950lbs / 14946kg
Ground clearance: 12inches / 30cm

DIMENSIONS & TIRES

Wheelbase: 132.5inches / 336cm
Weight: 30630lbs / 13893kg
Front tire: 18.4x38
Rear tire: 18.4x38

ELECTRICAL

Ground: negative
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 90
Batteries: 4
Battery CCA: 475*Each
Battery volts: 12

About Ford Tractor

The FW-40 tractor is part of the Ford's FW Series. The FW-40 is a Four-wheel Drive 4WD Tractors type, that is used mostly in the Agriculture Tractors. The engine of the FW-40 tractors is impressive. This setting improves usability in the real world scenario.