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Ford FW-20 vs Ford FW-30
Verdict: Ford FW-20 vs Ford FW-30
The Ford FW-20 and the Ford FW-30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford FW-30 leads on rated power with 265 hp against 210 hp. Ford FW-20 is the lighter machine (13,433 kg vs 14,202 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Ford FW-30 for outright pulling power, or the Ford FW-20 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
210 hp
265 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
FordReference
Manufacturer
SteigerReference
SteigerReference
Optional dual-speed transfer case provides 20 forward gears on the base 10-speed transmission.Reference
Optional dual-speed transfer case provides 20 forward gears on the base 10-speed transmission.Reference
Original price
$70,699Reference
$85,166Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
156.6 kWReference
197.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
115.6 kWReference
152.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
112.2 kWReference
153.0 kWReference
Displacement
9.1 LReference
14.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
117 x 105 mmReference
140 x 121 mmReference
Power (gross)
156.6 kWReference
197.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
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Compression
17:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2850Reference
2600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
35.0 LReference
35.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
51.5 LReference
64.0 LReference
Max power
112.2 kWReference
153.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Spicer 1010Reference
Spicer 1010Reference
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic dry discReference
hydraulic dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
78.3 kWReference
78.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
94.6 LReference
94.6 LReference
Type
open centerReference
open centerReference
Capacity
94.6 LReference
94.6 LReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
4 or 5Reference
4 or 5Reference
Pump flow
126.0 lpmReference
113.9 lpmReference
SCV flow
75.7 lpmReference
75.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5670 kgReference
5670 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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78.5 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
851.6 LReference
851.6 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
336 cmReference
336 cmReference
Weight
13433 kgReference
14202 kgReference
Front tire
18.4x38Reference
18.4x38Reference
Rear tire
18.4x38Reference
18.4x38Reference
Ag front
23.1x34Reference
23.1x34Reference
Ag rear
23.1x34Reference
23.1x34Reference
Length
678 cmReference
678 cmReference
Height (hood)
239 cmReference
239 cmReference
Height (cab)
341 cmReference
341 cmReference
Operating weight
13433 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
14061 kgReference
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Ground clearance
30 cmReference
30 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
80Reference
90Reference
Batteries
4Reference
4Reference
Battery CCA
475Reference
475Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
46.9 l/hourReference
56.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
12317 kgReference
12611 kgReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.