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Ford 8430 vs Ford TW-15
Verdict: Ford 8430 vs Ford TW-15
The Ford 8430 and the Ford TW-15 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 140 hp. Ford 8430 is the newer design (1992 vs 1983). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
140 hp
140 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Ford (a part of New Holland)Reference
FordReference
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I, II, III) plus reverse (R) range with additional dual range shift (creeper/normal).Reference
With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference
Original price
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$41,000Reference
Differential lock
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hydraulic rearReference
Engine
Engine
104.4 kWReference
102.2 kWReference
Displacement
5.8 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
104 x 115 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power
104.4 kWReference
102.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine (gross)
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104.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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79.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
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104.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Compression
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15.6:1Reference
Idle RPM
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700-2470Reference
Torque
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520.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1600Reference
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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20.8 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
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90.4 kWReference
Max power
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78.9 kWReference
Transmission
Type
creeperReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Gears
24 forward and 8 reverseReference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
Transmission
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Dual PowerReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IIReference
IIIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
305mm cerametallic discReference
356mm dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
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89.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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90.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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90.1 LReference
Capacity
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90.1 LReference
Pressure
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172.4 barReference
Valves
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2Reference
Pump flow
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57.9 lpmReference
Total flow
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104.1 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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86.2 kWReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging amps
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72Reference
Battery AH
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128Reference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
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219.5 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
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274 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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266 cmReference
Weight
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11355 to 14300 poundsReference
Front tire
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10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
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18.4-38Reference
Ag front
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16.9-28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
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20.8-38Reference
Length
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414 cmReference
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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5150 kgReference
Operating
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6486 kgReference
Ballasted
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7566 kgReference
Steering wheel
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246 cmReference
Ford TW-15 attachments
TW-15 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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Under forward right grill panelReference
Attachment overview
Ford TW-15 Height
ROPS
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287 cmReference
Cab
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294 cmReference
Exhaust
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331 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
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3.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
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7229 kgReference
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.