Ford TW-30
The Ford TW-30 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 175 hp / 130.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 188.2 hp / 140.3 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 14,600 lbs 6622 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 175 hp / 130.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 188.2 hp / 140.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
75 gal
283.9 L
Transmission
Dual Power
Operating Weight
14,600 lbs (cab)
6622 kg
Overview
 | 1979 - 1983
TW SeriesRow-Crop tractor
TW Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Romeo, Michigan, USA | |
Original price | $52,277 |
Ford TW-30 Engine | |
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Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 75 gal
283.9 L |
24 gal (auxiliary tank)
90.8 L | |
Engine details ...  | |
Ford TW-30 Transmission | |
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16-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford TW-30 Power | |
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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 |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Differential power assist wet disc brakes | |
Cab optional with available air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | 23 |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Pump flow | 20 gpm
75.7 lpm |
8 gpm (service pump)
30.3 lpm | |
Steering flow | 4.2 gpm
15.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6,825 lbs
3095 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 72 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 128 |
References | |
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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 |
Configuration | 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 (with heater)
23.2 L | |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014-0.016 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.017-0.019 inches
0.432 mm |
Transmission
Transmission — Dual Power
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. | |
18.4x38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Ford TW-30 Tires | |
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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 | |
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Wheelbase | 110.5 inches
280 cm |
Length | 190.9 inches
484 cm |
Width | 106.4 inches
270 cm |
Operating weight | 14,600 lbs (cab)
6622 kg |
Ballasted weight | 19,830 lbs
8994 kg |
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-30 Height | |
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Hood | 80 inches
203 cm |
ROPS | 112.7 inches
286 cm |
Cab | 116 inches
294 cm |
Exhaust | 122.9 inches
312 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1299 | |
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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. | |
Photos
Ford TW-30
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford TW-30.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford TW-30 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford TW-30.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 175 hp / 130.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 188.2 hp / 140.3 kW
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