Overview
The Ford FW-20 is a four-wheel drive articulated farm tractor manufactured by Steiger and distributed by Ford between 1977 and 1982. It features a 9.1L Cummins V-8 diesel engine rated at 210 gross horsepower and is equipped with a Spicer 1010 transmission. The tractor was documented with an operating weight of 29,615 lbs and a standard air-conditioned cab.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar Performance:
Nebraska Tractor Test 1291 recorded a maximum drawbar pull of 27,155 lbs and a maximum tested power of 150.51 hp using a 20-speed configuration.
Engine and Fluid Specifications:
The 555 ci Cummins diesel engine is supported by a 225-gallon fuel tank and a liquid-cooling system with a 54.4-quart capacity.
Transmission and Chassis Configuration:
The articulated 4WD system utilizes a Spicer 1010 transmission offering up to 20 forward gears and features outboard planetary final drives with a 132.5-inch wheelbase.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Ford |
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
| Original price | $70,699 |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 9.1L 8-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.625x4.125 inches (117 x 105 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 54.4 qts (51.5 L) |
| Description | Cummins / diesel / 8-cylinder / liquid-cooled V-8 |
| Displacement | 555 ci (9.1 L) |
| Oil capacity | 31.6 qts (29.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 210 hp (156.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2850 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 155 hp (115.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 150.51 hp (112.2 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 210 hp (156.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 57 hp (540 RPM) (42.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic 355mm cerametallic dry discs / hydraulic dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Five gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high). / Optional dual-speed transfer case provides 20 forward gears on the base 10-speed transmission. |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse / 20 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 37 qts (35.0 L) |
| Transmission | Spicer 1010 |
| Transmission type | 10-speed / 20-speed |
| Transmission type | 10-speed / 20-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic dry disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 225 gal (851.6 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 25 gal (94.6 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 25 gal (94.6 L) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 33.3 gpm (126.0 lpm) |
| SCV flow | 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 4 or 5 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 12500 lbs (5670 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | III |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent *Optional. Hydrostatic-driven PTO |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 4 |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 475 *Each |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 80 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 31000 lbs (14061 kg) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 12 inches (30 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 134.3 inches (341 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 94.3 inches (239 cm) |
| Length | 267 inches (678 cm) |
| Operating weight | 29615 lbs*Weight with 23.1-30 duals. (13433 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4x38 |
| Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
| Weight | 29615 lbs (13433 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4x38 / 24.5x32 |
| Ag rear | 18.4x38 / 24.5x32 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1291
| Description | Diesel 20-speed 4WDOctober 5 - 12, 1978Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1291 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-LO used for power test. / Gear 1-LS used for pull test. |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 12.4 gal/hour (46.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 150.51 hp (112.2 kW) |
| Max pull | 27155 lbs (12317 kg) |
References
| Drive type | 4-wheel drive tractors published in 1977, by Ford |
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