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Ford 8030 vs Ford TW-5
Verdict: Ford 8030 vs Ford TW-5
The Ford 8030 and the Ford TW-5 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford TW-5 leads on rated power with 125 hp against 122 hp. Ford 8030 is the lighter machine (4,510 kg vs 11,323 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 1983). In short: choose the Ford TW-5 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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Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
122 hp
125 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Ford (a part of New Holland)Reference
FordReference
liquid-cooledReference
With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
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hydraulic rearReference
Engine
Engine
91.0 kWReference
91.0 kWReference
Displacement
7.5 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 127 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power
91.0 kWReference
91.0 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine (gross)
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93.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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69.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
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93.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Compression
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16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
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2300Reference
Idle RPM
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700-2580Reference
Torque
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414.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1800Reference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Oil capacity
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87.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
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19.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
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78.9 kWReference
Max power
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69.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual PowerReference
Dual PowerReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
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330mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
open centerReference
partial power shiftReference
Pump flow
34.8 lpmReference
94.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
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78.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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78.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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69.1 LReference
Capacity
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69.1 LReference
Pressure
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172.4 barReference
Total flow
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106.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
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15.9 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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4286 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@1918Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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72.2 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
252 cmReference
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Weight
4510 kgReference
11323 to 13200 poundsReference
Length
436 cmReference
414 cmReference
Height
286 cmReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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274 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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266 cmReference
Front tire
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11.00x16Reference
Rear tire
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18.4x38Reference
Ag front
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16.9x28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
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20.8x38Reference
Width
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212 cmReference
Ground clearance
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41 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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152 to 213 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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165 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
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162 to 294 cmReference
ROPS Shipping
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5136 kgReference
Operating
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5987 kgReference
Ballasted
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6552 kgReference
Steering wheel
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220 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Ground
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negativeReference
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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219.5 LReference
Ford TW-5 attachments
TW-5 Serial Numbers
1983
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C694500Reference
1984
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C707400Reference
1985
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C732600Reference
1986
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A915854Reference
1987
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A917560Reference
1988
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A919438Reference
1989
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A922535Reference
1990
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A925099Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate under the forward right grill panel.Reference
Attachment overview
Ford TW-5 Height
ROPS
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286 cmReference
Cab
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294 cmReference
Exhaust
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331 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
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26.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
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5556 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.