Ford TW-30

1979 - 1983

TW Series

Row-Crop tractor

Manufacturer

Ford

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Romeo, Michigan, USA

Original price

$52,277

Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel

Fuel tank

75 gal 283.9 L

24 gal (auxiliary tank) 90.8 L

16-speed

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

Two- or four-wheel drive

Steering

hydrostatic power

Differential power assist wet disc brakes

Cab optional with available air-conditioning.

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

Rear Type

III

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

6,825 lbs 3095 kg

Rear PTO

independent

Rear PTO Type

1000

Wheelbase

110.5 inches 280 cm

Weight

14,600 lbs 6622 kg

Front tire

11.00-16

Rear tire

18.4-38

Charging system

alternator

Charging amps

72

Battery volts

12

Battery AH

128

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

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

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.

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

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

Hood

80 inches 203 cm

ROPS

112.7 inches 286 cm

Cab

116 inches 294 cm

Exhaust

122.9 inches 312 cm

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.