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| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1977 |
| Model discontinued | 1982 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| No. produced | ? |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | Cummins |
| Engine model | ? |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Power hp | 400 |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 903 cu inches (14.8 litres) |
| No. of Cylinders | 8 |
| Bore in (mm) | 5.5 inches (140 mm) |
| Stroke in (mm) | 4.75 inches (121 mm) |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | Yes |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | Unknown |
| Forward | 10 (20) dual split (optional) |
| Reverse | 2 (4) |
| Drive | 2-WD or 4-WD |
| General Data | |
| Linkage Category | Cat III |
| Lift capacity (lb/kg) | 12,000 lb (5,400 kg) |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front |
24.5 x 32 (std) (Duals & Flotation tyre options) |
| Rear | 24.5 x 32 |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 31,300 lbs (14,200 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 inches (2580 mm) |
| Cab Details | |
| Cab Make | Steiger |
| Type of Cab | Safety |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Fargo, North Dakota USA |
| Plow rating | |
| Nebraska Tests No. | 1288 |
| Notes | Stieger model built for Ford |
The Ford FW-60 was introduced in 1977 as part of FW series of articulated models bought in from Steiger to offer a full line up and supplement the Ford TW series. This also cut sales by County of there High HP models. Only the Ford FW-30 and FW-60 were bought into the UK, the US market also had the FW 20 and FW 40 models. The FW-series was discontinued in 1982 when Steiger was taken over by Case IH and was replaced by the Versatile-built models after Ford took the firm over.
Model history[]
Specification[]
- See info box for basic spaec
Options[]
- Choice of wheel size
- Rear Linkage or Drawbar only
Prices[]
- ? (new) in 1977
- £15,400 + Vat Cheffins April 2009 sale.
Serial numbers[]
Plate on one tractor seen was X200218 - but description and other numbers / info was worn away.
- Located on the cab steps.
- Production data not available yet, please add if possible
UK sales[]
Few of these massive tractors were sold in the UK, mainly to the flat lands of Essex and East Anglia, with a few in the Midlands. Very little mounted equipment was available to fit these machines as in the USA they were not fitted with linkages, as they use trailed machinery.
Preservation[]
These relatively modern 'Classic' models are starting to be collected by owners for Showing and road run use and occasional work during the busy times of year in their farming enterprise. Also there are some smaller contractors who find a well maintained / restored example offers better value than investing in an over specified modern electronic controlled tractor as the relative simplicity allows them to service and repair them in there own workshop.
- There are probably about 6 or so examples on the UK & Irish show circuit with most of them being used for 'Work & Play'. The size makes transport an issue as dual wheels need removing for road transport.
- FW-30 - At Newby Hall Vintage Gathering
- FW-30 - At Bernard Saunders Working Day
- FW-30 - At Astwood Bank Vintage Gathering
- FW-30 (Goliath) HVX 385T+ - At Pickering Steam Rally with Erth Engineering Subsoiler
| Reg No. (if known) |
Serial No. | Build-Date | Engine-Type/Make | Owner (if known) |
Photo | Were seen/Featured in | Other info |
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| XVX 5X | sn unknown | 19? | ? | Owner ? | 
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At Northumberland Vintage Rally 2012 | Cummins engine |
| Reg no. | S/n unknown | 19? | ? | Owner ? | 
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Gallery[]
A Ford FW 30 at the Bernard Saunders workingday 2008
FW-30 "Goliath" at Pickering Steam Rally 2009
See also[]
- List of Tractor Manufacturers
- List of Ford Tractor Model Range
- List of Engine Manufacturers
- List of Tractor Dealers
- List of Tractor Parts Suppliers
- List of Tractor Restorers
- Collecting
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