Ford TW-5
The Ford TW-5 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 122 hp / 91.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 125 hp / 93.2 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 11323 to 13200 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 122 hp / 91.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 125 hp / 93.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
58 gal
219.5 L
Transmission
Dual Power
Operating Weight
11323 to 13200 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1983 - 1986
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 Antwerp, Belgium | |
Ford TW-5 Engine | |
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Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Ford TW-5 Transmission | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Ford TW-5 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 125 hp
93.2 kW |
Engine | 122 hp
91.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 105 hp
78.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 92.62 hp
69.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 105.74 hp
78.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | hydraulic rear |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 58 gal
219.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 18.25 gal
69.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center *With closed-center remote valves. |
Capacity | 18.25 gal
69.1 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Pump flow | 16 gpm
60.6 lpm |
25 gpm (Series II)
94.6 lpm | |
Total flow | 28.2 gpm
106.7 lpm |
Steering flow | 4.2 gpm
15.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 7150 lbs
3243 kg |
9450 lbs*With optional auxiliary rams.
4286 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@1861 |
1000@1918 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 108 inches
274 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 105 inches
266 cm |
Weight | 11323 to 13200 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00x16 |
Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 72 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 128 |
References | |
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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 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 401 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.4x4.4 inches
112 x 112 mm |
Power | 122 hp
91.0 kW |
Power (gross) | 125 hp
93.2 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Idle RPM | 700-2580 |
Torque | 306 lb-ft
414.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 21 qts
19.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Dual Power
Transmission | Dual Power |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 330mm 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. | |
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Dimensions
Ford TW-5 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00x16 (2WD) |
14Lx16 (2WD) | |
10.00x16 (2WD) | |
14.9x24 (4WD) | |
14.9x28 (4WD) | |
16.9x28 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 18.4x38 |
20.8x38 | |
Dimensions | |
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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-5 Weight | |
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ROPS Shipping | 11323 lbs
5136 kg |
Operating | 13200 lbs (2WD duals cab)
5987 kg |
Ballasted | 14445 lbs
6552 kg |
Ford TW-5 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 87 inches
220 cm |
ROPS | 112.7 inches
286 cm |
Cab | 116 inches
294 cm |
Exhaust | 130.5 inches
331 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1514 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 2WD
April 26 - May 16, 1984
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1514 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 105.74 hp
78.9 kW |
Fuel use | 7.1 gal/hour
26.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 96.83 hp
72.2 kW |
Fuel use | 6.2 gal/hour
23.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 92.62 hp
69.1 kW |
Fuel use | 7.0 gal/hour
26.5 l/hour |
Gear 5L used for power test. | |
Max pull | 12,249 lbs
5556 kg |
Gear 2L used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Ford 773 loader | |
Ford 7412 loader |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford TW-5.
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-5 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford TW-5.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Ford TW-5 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 122 hp / 91.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 125 hp / 93.2 kW
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