Ford TW-10
The Ford TW-10 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The rated power output is 123 hp 91.7 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 11250 to 12865 pounds.
Engine Power
123 hp
91.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
33 gal
124.9 L
Transmission
Dual Power
Operating Weight
11250 to 12865 pounds
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Overview
 | 1979 - 1983
TW SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1979 - 1983 | |
TW Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Romeo, Michigan, USA | |
Original price | $36,160 |
Ford TW-10 Engine | |
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Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford TW-10 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 127.9 hp
95.4 kW |
Engine | 123 hp
91.7 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 97.4 hp
72.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 110 hp
82.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 94.34 hp
70.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 110.24 hp
82.2 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Differential hydraulic wet discs brakes | |
Cab optional with available air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 33 gal
124.9 L |
25 gal (auxiliary tank)
94.6 L | |
Hydraulic system | 18.25 gal
69.1 L |
19.75 gal (Dual Power)
74.8 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 18.25 gal
69.1 L |
19.75 gal (Dual Power)
74.8 L | |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Pump flow | 16 gpm
60.6 lpm |
8 gpm (service pump)
30.3 lpm | |
Steering flow | 4.2 gpm
15.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6,000 lbs
2721 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 109.7 inches
278 cm |
94 inches (short)
238 cm | |
Weight | 11250 to 12865 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 72 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 128 |
References | |
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9400 Series published in 1991, by AGCO | |
Farm Loaders published in 1982, by Ford | |
TW-10, TW-20, TW-30 published by Ford | |
Operator's Manual TW-10, TW-20, & TW-30 (SE 3967) published in 1978 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 401 ci / 6.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 401 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.40x4.40 inches
112 x 112 mm |
Power | 123 hp
91.7 kW |
Power (gross) | 127.9 hp
95.4 kW |
Air cleaner | dry with precleaner |
Compression | 16.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Torque | 314 lb-ft
425.8 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 21 qts
19.9 L |
22.5 qts (with heater)
21.3 L | |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014-0.016 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.017-0.019 inches
0.432 mm |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed | |
8-speed |
Transmission — Dual Power
Transmission | Dual Power |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 330mm 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. | |
18.4x38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 330mm 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. | |
18.4x38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Ford TW-10 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 (2WD) |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Ag front | 7.50-18 (2WD) |
14L-16.1 (2WD) | |
18.4-16.1 (2WD) | |
14.9-24 (4WD) | |
14.9-28 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
24.5-32 | |
20.8-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 109.7 inches
278 cm |
94 inches (short)
238 cm | |
Length | 175.6 inches
446 cm |
Width | 104.32 inches
264 cm |
Ground clearance | 25.2 inches (2WD)
64 cm |
16 inches (4WD)
40 cm | |
Bar rear axle | 84 inch length
2133 mm |
Bar rear axle | 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-10 Weight | |
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Shipping | 11,250 lbs
5103 kg |
11,850 lbs (cab)
5375 kg | |
Operating | 12,865 lbs (cab and duals)
5835 kg |
Ballasted | 15,190 lbs
6890 kg |
Ford TW-10 Height | |
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Hood | 80 inches
203 cm |
ROPS | 112.7 inches
286 cm |
Cab | 116 inches
294 cm |
Exhaust | 126.3 inches
320 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1301 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 2WD
March 22 - April 9, 1979
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1301 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 110.24 hp
82.2 kW |
Fuel use | 7.7 gal/hour
29.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 101.09 hp
75.4 kW |
Fuel use | 6.8 gal/hour
25.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 94.34 hp
70.3 kW |
Fuel use | 7.8 gal/hour
29.5 l/hour |
Gear 5PD used for power test. | |
Max pull | 12,006 lbs
5445 kg |
Gear 2PD used for pull test. | |
Photos
Ford TW-10, left side.