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Ford TW-15

The Ford TW-15 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The rated power output is 137 hp 102.2 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 11355 to 14300 pounds.

Engine Power
137 hp 102.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
58 gal 219.5 L
Transmission
Dual Power
Operating Weight
11355 to 14300 pounds

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Overview

Ford TW-15 tractor photo
1983 - 1990 TW SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1983 - 1990
TW Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Ford
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Antwerp, Belgium
Original price
$41,000
Ford TW-15 Engine
Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Ford TW-15 Power
Engine (gross)
140 hp 104.4 kW
Engine
137 hp 102.2 kW
PTO (claimed)
120 hp 89.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)
105.89 hp 79.0 kW
PTO (tested)
121.40 hp 90.5 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock
hydraulic rear
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post fixed ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Capacity
Fuel
58 gal 219.5 L
Hydraulic system
18.25 gal 69.1 L
23.8 gal (Series II) 90.1 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center *With closed-center remote valves.
Capacity
18.25 gal 69.1 L
23.8 gal (Series II) 90.1 L
Pressure
2500 psi 172.4 bar
Valves
2
Pump flow
15.3 gpm 57.9 lpm
Total flow
27.5 gpm 104.1 lpm
Steering flow
4.2 gpm 15.9 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II/I
III OptOptional
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
7150 lbs 3243 kg
9450 lbs*With optional auxiliary ram. 4286 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Engine RPM
540@1861
1000@1918
Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase
108 inches 274 cm
4WD Wheelbase
105 inches 266 cm
Weight
11355 to 14300 pounds
Front tire
10.00-16
Rear tire
18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
72
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
128
References
TW-15 references literature
Farm Loaders published in 1988, by Ford
Front-end Loaders published in 1989, by Ford
Front-end Loaders published in 1992, by Ford
Front-end Loaders published in 1995, by New Holland
Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford
Sales Reference Guide published in 1986, by Ford
TW Series Tractors published in 1987, by Ford
TW Series Tractors Repair Manual (SE 4117) published in 1983

Engine

Engine Detail — 401 ci / 6.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Ford
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
401 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.4x4.4 inches 112 x 112 mm
Power
137 hp 102.2 kW
Power (gross)
140 hp 104.4 kW
Air cleaner
dry
Compression
15.6:1
Rated RPM
2200
Idle RPM
700-2470
Torque
384 lb-ft 520.7 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

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed two-speed power shift
24-speed

Transmission — Dual Power

Transmission
Dual Power
Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
356mm dry disc
Oil capacity
92 qts 87.1 L
Electrically-actuated Dual Power allows shift-on-the-move from Direct mode to lower Power Mode for each gear.
With 18.4x38 rear tires.
TW-15 Dual Power two-speed power shift speeds

Transmission — 24 forward and 6 reverse

Gears
24 forward and 6 reverse

Dimensions

Ford TW-15 Tires
Ag front
10.00-16 (2WD)
Ag rear
18.4-38
Ag front
11.00-16 (2WD)
14L-16 (2WD)
14.9-24 (4WD)
14.9-28 (4WD)
16.9-28 (4WD)
Ag rear
20.8-38
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
108 inches 274 cm
4WD Wheelbase
105 inches 266 cm
Length
163.2 inches 414 cm
Width
83.6 inches 212 cm
Ground clearance
16.4 inches 41 cm
2WD Front tread
60 to 84 inches 152 to 213 cm
4WD Front tread
65 to 84 inches 165 to 213 cm
Rear tread
64 to 110 inches 162 to 279 cm (manual)
Rear tread
64 to 116 inches 162 to 294 cm (power)
Ford TW-15 Weight
ROPS Shipping
11355 lbs 5150 kg
Operating
14300 lbs (4WD cab duals) 6486 kg
Ballasted
16680 lbs 7566 kg
Ford TW-15 Height
Steering wheel
97 inches 246 cm
ROPS
113 inches 287 cm
Cab
116 inches 294 cm
Exhaust
130.5 inches 331 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1515: diesel 16-speed 2WD
NTTL 1536: diesel 16-speed 4WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 1515
Diesel 16-speed 2WD April 25 - May 12, 1984 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1515 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
121.40 hp 90.5 kW
Fuel use
7.7 gal/hour 29.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
117.83 hp 87.9 kW
Fuel use
7.0 gal/hour 26.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
105.89 hp 79.0 kW
Fuel use
7.7 gal/hour 29.1 l/hour
Gear 5L used for power test.
Max pull
13,247 lbs 6008 kg
Gear 2L used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 1536
Diesel 16-speed 4WD September 10 - 18, 1984 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1536 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
121.25 hp 90.4 kW
Fuel use
7.6 gal/hour 28.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
115.58 hp 86.2 kW
Fuel use
1.0 gal/hour 3.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
105.76 hp 78.9 kW
Fuel use
7.6 gal/hour 28.8 l/hour
Gear 5L used for power test.
Max pull
15,939 lbs 7229 kg
Gear 1H used for pull test.

Attachments

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Photos

US model Ford TW-15 with two-wheel drive.

US model Ford TW-15 with two-wheel drive.

European model Ford TW-15 with four-wheel drive.

European model Ford TW-15 with four-wheel drive.

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