Embed

Paste on your site — shows live UK/US specs and links back here. Free to use.

<iframe src="https://farmfleetspecs.com/embed/ford-fw-40" width="100%" height="430" loading="lazy" style="border:1px solid #e6e8e4;border-radius:14px;max-width:560px" title="Ford FW-40 specs — FarmFleetSpecs"></iframe>

Tractor · 1977Unverified

Ford FW-40

Name: Ford FW-40
Brand: Ford

Ford FW-40 — FW Series · 295 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford FW-40 is a tractor with a rated output of 295 hp, positioning it among the higher-powered machines in its class. It was manufactured from 1977 to 1979. The tractor is powered by an 8-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives four-wheel drive through a 10-speed gearbox. Its listed weight is 13,893 kg, and it is intended for use on areas of approximately 1,500+ acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

295 hp

Max power

169.6 kW

Weight

13893 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

90 rows

Recorded power

295 hp

Recorded weight

13893 kg

Transmissions

10-speed

Production years

1977-1979

Verified variants

No linked source document is currently displayed; verify critical figures with the manufacturer or dealer.

Hover a source tag to verify

Overview

DistributorFordReference

ManufacturerSteigerReference

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference

Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USAReference

Original price was $66,572 in 1979Reference

Four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesoutboard planetaryReference

Articulated power steeringReference

Hydraulic dry disc brakesReference

Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)220.0 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)171.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)169.6 kWReference

CumminsReference

dieselReference

8-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled V-8Reference

Displacement14.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke140 x 121 mmReference

Power (gross)220.0 kWReference

Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference

Compression16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2600Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity35.6 LReference

Coolant capacity64.0 LReference

Max power169.6 kWReference

Transmission

10-speedReference

20-speedReference

TransmissionSpicer 1010Reference

Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchhydraulic 355mm cerametallic dry discsReference

Oil capacity35.0 LReference

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

Gears20 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutchhydraulic dry discReference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)42.5 kWReference

PTO (claimed)78.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system94.6 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity94.6 LReference

Pressure155.1 barReference

Valves4 or 5Reference

Pump flow113.9 lpmReference

SCV flow75.7 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)5670 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel851.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase336 cmReference

Weight13893 kgReference

Front tire18.4x38Reference

Rear tire18.4x38Reference

Ag front18.4x38Reference

Ag rear18.4x38Reference

Ag front24.5x32Reference

Ag front30.5x32Reference

Ag front18.4x34Reference

Ag front20.8x34Reference

Ag front20.8x38Reference

Ag front23.1x30Reference

Ag front23.1x34Reference

Ag rear24.5x32Reference

Ag rear30.5x32Reference

Ag rear18.4x34Reference

Ag rear20.8x34Reference

Ag rear20.8x38Reference

Ag rear23.1x30Reference

Ag rear23.1x34Reference

Length678 cmReference

Height (hood)239 cmReference

Height (cab)341 cmReference

Operating weight13893 kgReference

Ballasted weight14946 kgReference

Ground clearance30 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps90Reference

Batteries4Reference

Battery CCA475Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 20-speed 4WDOctober 10 - 16, 1978Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1290 fileReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use62.1 l/hourReference

Gear 3LO used for power test.Reference

Max pull12811 kgReference

Gear 1HS used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

Partner tool · Free

Working out if you can afford this tractor?

YourIncomeCalculator.com — free, HMRC-aligned take-home pay, self-employment & VAT calculators. No sign-up.

Calculate your take-home pay

Recommended kit

Handy kit for owners

Popular tractor and farm accessories owners pick up for machines like this.

Disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Learn more.