Overview
The Ford FW-60 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured by Steiger between 1977 and 1982, featuring a 14.8L Cummins V-8 turbocharged diesel engine. This articulated model is equipped with a Spicer 1010 transmission offering up to 20 forward speeds and was originally priced at 99,394 dollars in 1982. With an operating weight of 31,100 pounds, the machine includes a 225-gallon fuel capacity and standard air-conditioning.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1289, the unit achieved a maximum drawbar power of 270.87 horsepower and a maximum pull of 29,304 pounds while consuming 18.2 gallons of fuel per hour.
Engine and Mechanical Specifications:
The 903 cubic inch liquid-cooled engine is rated at 2600 RPM and 335 gross horsepower, supported by a four-battery 12-volt electrical system and a 90-amp alternator.
Chassis and Hydraulic Configuration:
This tractor is built on a 132.5-inch wheelbase with articulated power steering, featuring a Category III rear hitch with 12,500 pounds of lift capacity and an open center hydraulic system providing 30.1 GPM of pump flow.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $99,394 in 1982 |
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| Distributor | Ford |
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x4.75 inches (140 x 121 mm) |
| Compression | 15.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 67.6 qts (64.0 L) |
| Description | Cummins / turbocharged diesel / 8-cylinder / liquid-cooled V-8 |
| Displacement | 903 ci (14.8 L) |
| Oil capacity | 37.6 qts (35.6 L) |
| Power (gross) | 335 hp (249.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 260 hp (193.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 270.87 hp (202.0 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 335 hp (249.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 57 hp (540 RPM) (42.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic 393mm cerametallic dry discs / hydraulic dry disc |
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| 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) |
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| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 30.1 gpm (113.9 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) |
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| Rear Type | III |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent *Optional. Hydrostatic-driven PTO |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 4 |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 475 *Each |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 33970 lbs (15408 kg) |
|---|---|
| Front tread | 80 to 139.4 inches (203 to 354 cm) |
| 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 | 31100 lbs*Weight with 24.5-32 duals. (14106 kg) |
| Rear tread | 80 to 139.4 inches (203 to 354 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4x38 |
| Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
| Weight | 31100 lbs (14106 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4x38 / 24.5x32 |
| Ag rear | 18.4x38 / 24.5x32 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1289
| Description | Diesel 20-speed 4WDSeptember 28 - October 10, 1978Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1289 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3LO used for power test. / Gear 1HO used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 18.2 gal/hour (68.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 270.87 hp (202.0 kW) |
| Max pull | 29,304 lbs (13292 kg) |
References
| Drive type | 4-wheel drive tractors published in 1977, by Ford |
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