Wikitractor

Ford FW-40

Production ended · 4WD

PTO power

57 hp

Weight
30,630 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1979
$66,572

Power

Engine295 hp gross
PTO57 hp claimed; 540 RPM
Drawbar230 hp claimed
Drawbar, tested227.5 hp
Listed power295 hp engine basis

Engines

Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl dieselDiesel · 8 cyl903 ci
Engine details
Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
5.5 in × 4.75 in
Rated speed
2,600 rpm
Rated power
295 hp
Compression
16.5:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled V-8

Transmissions

Spicer 101010F / 2R
20-speed20F / 4R
Transmission notes

Spicer 1010: Five gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).

20-speed: Optional dual-speed transfer case provides 20 forward gears on the base 10-speed transmission.

Weight

Weight30,630 lb operating
Ballasted32,950 lb

Dimensions

Wheelbase132.5 in
Length267 in
Ground clearance12 in

Capacities

Fuel tank225 gal
Hydraulic system25 gal

Hydraulics

Systemopen center
Pump flow30.1 gpm
Remote valve flow20 gpm
Pressure2,250 psi
Remote valves4 or 5

Hitch

Rear hitch categoryIII
Rear lift capacityno record
Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm)12,500 lb

PTO

Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO speeds540/1000

Chassis

Drive4WD
SteeringArticulated power steering
BrakesHydraulic dry disc brakes
Final drivesoutboard planetary
CabCab standard with air-conditioning

Tires

Front18.4x38
Rear18.4x38

Electrical

System voltage12 V
Batteries4
Cold cranking475 CCA
Chargingalternator
Charging output90 A
Groundnegative

Production

Price new$66,572 (1979)
FactoriesFargo, North Dakota, USA
Built bySteiger

Literature

  • 4-wheel drive tractors Ford, 1977