Compare/Ford 8030 vs Ford TW-10

Ford 8030 vs Ford TW-10

Verdict: Ford 8030 vs Ford TW-10

The Ford 8030 and the Ford TW-10 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford TW-10 leads on rated power with 128 hp against 122 hp. Ford 8030 is the lighter machine (4,510 kg vs 11,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8030 is the newer design (1992 vs 1979). In short: choose the Ford TW-10 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8030 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

122 hp

128 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Ford (a part of New Holland)Reference

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

Left lever selects high, low, or park. Right lever selects one of four forward gears or reverse. Tractor must be stopped before changing gears.Reference

Original price

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$36,160Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

91.0 kWReference

91.7 kWReference

Displacement

7.5 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

91.0 kWReference

91.7 kWReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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95.4 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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72.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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70.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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95.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry with precleanerReference

Compression

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16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2300Reference

Torque

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425.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1800Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Coolant capacity

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21.3 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Oil capacity

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69.1 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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82.2 kWReference

Max power

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70.3 kWReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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330mm cerametallic discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

open centerReference

Pump flow

34.8 lpmReference

30.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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82.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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82.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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74.8 LReference

Capacity

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74.8 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2721 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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75.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

252 cmReference

238 cmReference

Weight

4510 kgReference

11250 to 12865 poundsReference

Length

436 cmReference

446 cmReference

Height

286 cmReference

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Front tire

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10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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18.4-38Reference

Ag front

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14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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20.8-38Reference

Width

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264 cmReference

Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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2667 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 279 cmReference

Shipping

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5375 kgReference

Operating

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5835 kgReference

Ballasted

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6890 kgReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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72Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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94.6 LReference

Ford TW-10 attachments

TW-10 Serial Numbers

1979

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C592200Reference

1980

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C635700Reference

1981

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C660700Reference

1982

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C682200Reference

1983

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C694500Reference

Location:

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Under right grill panelReference

Ford TW-10 Height

Hood

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203 cmReference

ROPS

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286 cmReference

Cab

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294 cmReference

Exhaust

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320 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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29.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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5445 kgReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.