Overview
The Waltanna FW-280 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured in Tarrington, Victoria, Australia, between 1986 and 1988. It is powered by a Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cylinder diesel engine rated at 280 hp and equipped with a 20-speed gear transmission. This 24,802-pound machine features articulated power steering, an air-conditioned cab, and a Category III rear hitch.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Engine Performance:
The Caterpillar 3306B diesel engine is rated at 280 hp at 2100 RPM and produces 910 lb-ft of torque at 1400 RPM.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical layout includes a 20-speed gear transmission with 20 forward and 4 reverse gears, paired with a four-wheel drive system and articulated power steering.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The tractor features a closed center load sensing hydraulic system with a 21.9 gpm pump flow, four valves, and a 3000 psi pressure rating to support the Rear Type III hitch.
Production
| Description | Built in Tarrington, Victoria, Australia |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Waltanna |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3306B / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 638 ci (10.5 L) |
| Power | 280 hp (208.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter type | electric |
| Torque | 910 lb-ft (1234.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
Transmission
| Gears | 20 forward and 4 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 20-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Articulated power steering / Mechanical disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 179.6 gal (679.8 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 19.8 gal (74.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 19.8 gal (74.9 L) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3000 psi (206.8 bar) |
| Pump flow | 21.9 gpm (82.9 lpm) |
| Type | closed center load sensing |
| Valves | 4 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III |
|---|
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 62.2 to 107.9 inches (157 to 274 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (exhaust) | 133.8 inches (339 cm) |
| Length | 260 inches (660 cm) |
| Rear tread | 62.2 to 107.9 inches (157 to 274 cm) |
| Weight | 24802 lbs (11250 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 135 inches (342 cm) |
| Width | 104 inches (264 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4x38 |
| Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
| Weight | 24802 lbs (11250 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 135 inches (342 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4x38 |
| Ag rear | 18.4x38 |