Ford TW-30 Specifications

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Engine Horsepower: 175 hp

Manufactured: 1979 to 1983

Ford TW-30 Summary

The Ford TW-30 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1979 to 1983 as part of the TW Series. It delivers a gross engine power of 188.2 hp and claimed PTO power of 163 hp. The tractor was manufactured in Romeo, Michigan, USA, and was originally priced at $52,277. Variants include 4x2 2WD and 4x4 MFWD 4WD configurations.

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Ford TW-30 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:

Production

Who manufactures the tractor and where?

  • Manufacturer: Ford
  • Type: Row-Crop tractor
  • Factory: Romeo, Michigan, USA
  • Original price: $52,277

Horsepower

What are the power specifications?

  • 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)

Engine

What are the engine specifications?

  • Model: Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
  • Fuel tank: 75 gal (283.9 L)
  • Auxiliary tank: 24 gal (90.8 L)

Mechanical

What mechanical features are included?

  • Chassis: 4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD
  • Steering: hydrostatic power
  • Brakes: differential power assist wet disc
  • Cab: optional with available air-conditioning
  • Transmission: 16-speed

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic specifications?

  • Type: 23
  • Pressure: 2500 psi (172.4 bar)
  • Pump flow: 20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
  • Service pump flow: 8 gpm (30.3 lpm)
  • Steering flow: 4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)

Tractor hitch

What is the hitch specification?

  • Rear Type: III
  • Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): 6,825 lbs (3095 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications?

  • Rear PTO: independent
  • Rear RPM: 1000

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire sizes?

  • Wheelbase: 110.5 inches (280 cm)
  • Weight: 14,600 lbs (6622 kg)
  • Front tire: 11.00-16
  • Rear tire: 18.4-38

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications?

  • Charging system: alternator
  • Charging amps: 72
  • Battery volts: 12
  • Battery AH: 128
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