Ford TW-25

The Ford TW-25 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 156 hp / 116.3 kW; Diesel (gross): 160 hp / 119.3 kW. Transmission: creeper. Operating weight: 12267 to 15500 pounds.

Overview

	1983 - 1989 TW SeriesRow-Crop tractor TW Series Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Ford
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Antwerp, Belgium

Ford TW-25 Engine
Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Ford TW-25 Power
Engine (gross)	160 hp 119.3 kW
Engine	156 hp 116.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	140 hp 104.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	124.84 hp 93.1 kW
PTO (tested)	140.68 hp 104.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock	hydraulic rear
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
ROPS. Cab optional.

Capacity
Fuel	75 gal 283.9 L
	100 gal (Series II) 378.5 L
Hydraulic system	18.25 gal 69.1 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center *With closed-center remote valves.
Capacity	18.25 gal 69.1 L
Pressure	2500 psi 172.4 bar
Valves	2
Pump flow	15.3 gpm 57.9 lpm
	23.8 gpm (Series II) 90.1 lpm
Total flow	27.5 gpm 104.1 lpm
Steering flow	4.2 gpm 15.9 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
	III OptOptional
Control	position control and lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	7150 lbs 3243 kg
	9450 lbs*With optional auxiliary rams. 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	110.73 inches 281 cm
Weight	12267 to 15500 pounds
Front tire	11.00-16
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
Farm Loaders published in 1988, 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	156 hp 116.3 kW
Power (gross)	160 hp 119.3 kW
Fuel system	indirect injection
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Pre-heating	ether injection
	coolant heater
Compression	15.6:1
Rated RPM	2200
Idle RPM	700-2470
Torque	424 lb-ft 574.9 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

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed partial power shift
24-speed

Transmission — Dual Power

Transmission	Dual Power
Type	partial 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.
Transmission	creeper
Gears	24 forward and 6 reverse

Dimensions

Ford TW-25 Tires
Ag front	11.00-16 (2WD)
Ag rear	18.4-38
Ag front	14Lx16 (2WD)
	10.00x16 (2WD)
	14.9-24 (4WD)
	14.9-28 (4WD)
	16.9-28 (4WD)
Ag rear	20.8x38
Lawn/turf front	18.4x16.1 (2WD)

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	108 inches 274 cm
4WD Wheelbase	110.73 inches 281 cm
Length	178.7 inches 453 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 100 inches 162 to 254 cm (manual)
Rear tread	64 to 116 inches 162 to 294 cm (power)

Ford TW-25 Weight
Shipping	12267 lbs (ROPS) 5564 kg
Operating	15500 lbs (with duals) 7030 kg
Ballasted	17965 lbs 8148 kg

Ford TW-25 Height
Steering wheel	87.3 inches 221 cm
ROPS	114.8 inches 291 cm
Cab	116 inches 294 cm
Exhaust	122.5 inches 311 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1516
Diesel 16-speed 2WD April 25 - May 15, 1984 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1516 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	140.68 hp 104.9 kW
Fuel use	9.0 gal/hour 34.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	135.70 hp 101.2 kW
Fuel use	8.1 gal/hour 30.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	124.84 hp 93.1 kW
Fuel use	9.0 gal/hour 34.1 l/hour
Gear 5L used for power test.
Max pull	15,614 lbs 7082 kg
Gear 2L used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
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Photos

Ford TW-25

Ford TW-25

Ford TW-25, right side.