Ford TW-30 tractor specifications

1979 - 1983

1979 - 1983 TW SeriesRow-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:TW-20 ← TW-30TW-35 ↓

1979 - 1983

TW Series

Row-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 ...

Ford TW-20 Engine

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

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 ...

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 ...

Ford TW-20 attachments

Ford TW-20 attachments
front-end loader
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TW-20 Serial Numbers

TW-20 Serial Numbers
Location:	Under right grill panel
1979:	C592200
1980:	C635700
1981:	C660700
1982:	C682200
1983:	C694500
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Electrical

Electrical
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	72
Battery volts:	12
Battery AH:	128

Production

Production Manufacturer:Ford
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Romeo, Michigan, USA
Original price:$52,277

Ford TW-30 Power

Ford TW-30 Power Engine (gross):188.2 hp
140.3 kW
Engine:175 hp
130.5 kW
Drawbar (claimed):144.2 hp
107.5 kW
PTO (claimed):163 hp
121.5 kW
Drawbar (tested):142.21 hp
106.0 kW
PTO (tested):163.28 hp
121.8 kW
power test details ...

1979 - 1983

TW Series

Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:	TW-20 ←	TW-30
		TW-35 ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 1299

Nebraska Tractor Test 1299
Diesel 16-speed 2WD March 27 - April 11, 1979 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1299 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	163.28 hp 121.8 kW
Fuel use:	10.4 gal/hour 39.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	157.04 hp 117.1 kW
Fuel use:	9.4 gal/hour 35.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	142.21 hp 106.0 kW
Fuel use:	10.4 gal/hour 39.4 l/hour
Gear 5PD used for power test.
Max pull:	16,553 lbs 7508 kg
Gear 2PD used for pull test.

Ford TW-30 Engine

Ford TW-30 Engine Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel Fuel tank:75 gal
283.9 L
24 gal
90.8 L (auxiliary tank)
Engine details ...

1979 - 1983

TW Series

Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:	TW-20 ←	TW-30
		TW-35 ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford
turbocharged intercooled diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	401 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.40x4.40 inches 112 x 112 mm
Power:	175 hp 130.5 kW
Power (gross):	188.2 hp 140.3 kW
Air cleaner:	dry with precleaner
Compression:	15.6:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Torque:	494 lb-ft 669.9 Nm
Torque RPM:	1600
Firing order:	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	20 qts 18.9 L
Coolant capacity:	23 qts 21.8 L
	24.5 qts 23.2 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
Steering:hydrostatic power
Brakes:differential power assist wet disc
Cab:Cab optional with available air-conditioning.
Transmission:16-speed
Transmission details ...

1979 - 1983

TW Series

Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:	TW-20 ←	TW-30
		TW-35 ↓

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Dual Power
Gears:	16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	356mm cerametallic disc
Oil capacity:	92 qts 87.1 L
The left lever selects high, low, or park. The right lever selects between four forward gears and reverse. The tractor must be stopped before shifting gear. The Dual Power pedal is located to the right of the clutch pedal. Pushing heel-down on the Dual Power pedal engages an underdrive. The Dual Power mode may be shifted on the move.

Speeds

Speeds
18.4x38 rear tires.

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:23
Pressure:2500 psi
172.4 bar
Pump flow:20 gpm
75.7 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):6,825 lbs
3095 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:110.5 inches
280 cm
Weight:14,600 lbs
6622 kg
Front tire:11.00-16
Rear tire:18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1979 - 1983

TW Series

Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:	TW-20 ←	TW-30
		TW-35 ↓

Ford TW-30 Tires

Ford TW-30 Tires
Ag front:	11.00-16 (2WD)
Ag rear:	18.4-38
Ag front:	14Lx16.1 (2WD)
	18.4x16.1 (2WD)
	14.9x24 (4WD)
	14.9x28 (4WD)
Ag rear:	24.5x32
	20.8x38
	18.4Rx38
	30.5x32

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	110.5 inches 280 cm
Length:	190.9 inches 484 cm
Width:	106.4 inches 270 cm
Operating weight:	14,600 lbs 6622 kg (cab)
Ballasted weight:	19,830 lbs 8994 kg
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