Head to head · Utility

Ford FW-60 vs Steiger Panther IV SM-325

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FordModel A

Ford FW-60

Utility

power
335 hp
displacement
903 ci
Cylinders
8
Forward gears
20
Full FW-60 specs
FordFord FW-60
vs
SteigerSteiger Panther IV SM-325

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Panther IV SM-325 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
FW-60335 hp
Panther IV SM-325336 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

FW-60 is in the 97th percentile; Panther IV SM-325 is in the 97th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ FW-60 higher · +229 ci (+34%)
FW-60903 ci
Panther IV SM-325674 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

FW-60 is in the 98th percentile; Panther IV SM-325 is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ FW-60 higher · +2 (+33%)
FW-608
Panther IV SM-3256
Median Utility Tractor4

FW-60 is in the 99th percentile; Panther IV SM-325 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
FW-6020
Panther IV SM-32520
Median Utility Tractor12

FW-60 is in the 86th percentile; Panther IV SM-325 is in the 86th · 4,941 models

FW-60 (A)Panther IV SM-325 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord FW-60Steiger Panther IV SM-325Difference
ManufacturerFordSteiger—
ModelFW-60Panther IV SM-325—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord FW-60Steiger Panther IV SM-325Difference
ManufacturerCumminsKomatsu—
Power Output335hp336hp▲ Panther IV SM-325+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,100RPM▲ FW-60+500 RPM · +24%
Cylinders86▲ FW-60+2 · +33%
Displacement903ci674ci▲ FW-60+229 ci · +34%
Bore5.5in4.9in▲ FW-60+0.6 in · +12%
Stroke4.8in5.9in▲ Panther IV SM-325+1.1 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecFord FW-60Steiger Panther IV SM-325Difference
TypeManual with hydraulic cerametallic dry discs clutchConstant mesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord FW-60Steiger Panther IV SM-325Difference
Length267inNot recorded—
Height134inNot recorded—
Operating Weight31,100lb29,000lb▲ FW-60+2,100 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecFord FW-60Steiger Panther IV SM-325Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen center load sensing—
Steering TypeArticulated powerArticulated powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord FW-60Steiger Panther IV SM-325Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord FW-60Steiger Panther IV SM-325Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Not recorded—
Hitch Capacity12,502lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord FW-60Steiger Panther IV SM-325Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerArticulated powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord FW-60Steiger Panther IV SM-325Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord FW-60Steiger Panther IV SM-325Difference
Coolant16.9galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecFord FW-60Steiger Panther IV SM-325Difference
TypeCab with air-conditioningNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 97th percentile (335 hp)B · 97th percentile (336 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 98th percentile (903 ci)B · 96th percentile (674 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 99th percentile (8)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 86th percentile (20)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 97th percentile (31,100 lb)B · 97th percentile (29,000 lb)
A · FW-60B · Panther IV SM-325Median Utility Tractor
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