Ford TW-20 tractor specifications

1979 - 1983

1979 - 1983 TW SeriesRow-Crop tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Ford
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Romeo, Michigan, USA
Original price:$40,648

Ford TW-20 Power

Ford TW-20 Power Engine (gross):157.1 hp
117.1 kW
Engine:144.5 hp
107.8 kW
Drawbar (claimed):121.5 hp
90.6 kW
PTO (claimed):135 hp
100.7 kW
Drawbar (tested):116.64 hp
87.0 kW
PTO (tested):135.60 hp
101.1 kW
power test details ...

1979 - 1983

TW Series

Row-Crop tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 1300

Nebraska Tractor Test 1300
Diesel 16-speed 2WD March 22 - April 10, 1979 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1300 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	135.60 hp 101.1 kW
Fuel use:	8.9 gal/hour 33.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	131.43 hp 98.0 kW
Fuel use:	8.1 gal/hour 30.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	116.64 hp 87.0 kW
Fuel use:	8.9 gal/hour 33.7 l/hour
Gear 5PD used for power test.
Max pull:	14155 lbs 6420 kg
Gear 2PD used for pull test.

Ford TW-20 Engine

Ford TW-20 Engine Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1979 - 1983

TW Series

Row-Crop tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	401 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.40x4.40 inches 112 x 112 mm
Power:	144.5 hp 107.8 kW
Power (gross):	157.1 hp 117.1 kW
Air cleaner:	dry with precleaner
Compression:	15.6:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Torque:	416 lb-ft 564.1 Nm
Torque RPM:	1600
Firing order:	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	20 qts 18.9 L
Coolant capacity:	22 qts 20.8 L
	23.5 qts 22.2 L (with heater)
Intake valve clearance:	0.014-0.016 inches 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.017-0.019 inches 0.432 mm

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD optional
Steering:power
Brakes:differential hydraulic wet discs
Cab:Cab optional with available air-conditioning.
Transmissions:16-speed
8-speed
Transmission details ...

1979 - 1983

TW Series

Row-Crop tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
16-speed
8-speed

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Dual Power
Gears:	16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	356mm cerametallic disc
Oil capacity:	79 qts 74.8 L
The Dual Power pedal is located to the right of the clutch pedal. Pushing heel-down on the pedal engages an underdrive. The Dual Power may be shifted on the move.

Speeds

Speeds
18.4x38 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Gears:	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	356mm cerametallic disc
Oil capacity:	73 qts 69.1 L
Left lever selects high, low, or park. Right lever selects one of four forward gears or reverse. Tractor must be stopped before changing gears.

Speeds

Speeds
18.4x38 rear tires.

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:33 gal
124.9 L
25 gal
94.6 L (auxiliary tank)
Hydraulic system:18.25 gal
69.1 L
19.75 gal
74.8 L (Dual Power)

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Capacity:18.25 gal
69.1 L
19.75 gal
74.8 L (Dual Power)
Pressure:2500 psi
172.4 bar
Pump flow:16 gpm
60.6 lpm
8 gpm
30.3 lpm (service pump)
Steering flow:4.2 gpm
15.9 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:III
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):5,700 lbs
2585 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540/1000

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:109.7 inches
278 cm
94 inches
238 cm (short)
Weight:12250 to 12850 pounds
Front tire:11.00-16
Rear tire:18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1979 - 1983

TW Series

Row-Crop tractor

Ford TW-20 Tires

Ford TW-20 Tires
Ag front:	11.00-16 (2WD)
Ag rear:	18.4-38
Ag front:	10.00-16 (2WD)
	14L-16.1 (2WD)
	18.4-16.1 (2WD)
	14.9-24 (4WD)
	14.9-28 (4WD)
Ag rear:	24.5-32
	20.8-38
	20.8R-38
	18.4R-38
	30.5-32

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	109.7 inches 278 cm
	94 inches 238 cm (short)
Length:	175.6 inches 446 cm
Width:	104.32 inches 264 cm
Ground clearance:	25.2 inches 64 cm (2WD)
	16 inches 40 cm (4WD)
Rear axle:	Bar: 84 inch length 2133 mm
Rear axle:	Bar: 105 inch length 2667 mm
Front tread:	60 to 84 inches 152 to 213 cm
Rear tread:	60 to 90 inches 152 to 228 cm
Rear tread:	60 to 110 inches 152 to 279 cm

Ford TW-20 Weight

Ford TW-20 Weight
	12,250 lbs 5556 kg
	12,850 lbs 5828 kg (cab)
Ballasted:	18,000 lbs 8164 kg

Ford TW-20 Height

Ford TW-20 Height
Hood:	80 inches 203 cm
ROPS:	112.7 inches 286 cm
Cab:	116 inches 294 cm
Exhaust:	127.4 inches 323 cm

Ford TW-20 attachments

Ford TW-20 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1979 - 1983

TW Series

Row-Crop tractor

Ford 773 Loader

Ford 773 Loader
Loader weight:	2480 lbs 1124 kg
Height (to pin):	134 inches 340 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	105.1 inches 266 cm
Dump reach:	48 inches 121 cm
Dump angle:	48°
Reach at ground:	81 inches 205 cm
Rollback angle:	14°
Breakout force (lift):	6600 lbs 2993 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	5000 lbs 2268 kg