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Ford 8630 vs Ford TW-10
Verdict: Ford 8630 vs Ford TW-10
The Ford 8630 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 121 hp. Ford TW-10 is the lighter machine (11,250 kg vs 11,435 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8630 is the newer design (1990 vs 1979). In short: choose the Ford TW-10 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8630 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
121 hp
128 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Tranmission is operated with two levers and the clutch pedal. Left lever selects high, low, or the optional creeper range. Right lever selects one of four forward gears, or reverse. Tractor must be stopped to make gear or range changes.Reference
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
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
78.9 kWReference
70.3 kWReference
Displacement
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Compression
15.6:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Coolant capacity
22.3 LReference
21.3 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
0.432 mmReference
Oil capacity
82.6 LReference
69.1 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
90.4 kWReference
82.2 kWReference
Max power
78.9 kWReference
70.3 kWReference
Engine (gross)
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95.4 kWReference
Engine
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91.7 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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72.6 kWReference
Power
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91.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
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95.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dry with precleanerReference
Torque
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425.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1800Reference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Constant meshReference
Dual PowerReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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330mm cerametallic discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
90.2 kWReference
82.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
90.4 kWReference
82.2 kWReference
Type
open centerReference
open centerReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
108.3 lpmReference
30.3 lpmReference
SCV flow
71.9 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
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Steering press.
139.6 barReference
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Rear Type
3/2Reference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
86.2 kWReference
75.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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74.8 LReference
Capacity
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74.8 LReference
Steering flow
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15.9 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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2721 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
92.7 LReference
94.6 LReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
266 cmReference
238 cmReference
Weight
11435 to 13960 poundsReference
11250 to 12865 poundsReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4/15-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference
14.9-28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
18.4/15-38Reference
20.8-38Reference
Length
436 cmReference
446 cmReference
Width
208 cmReference
264 cmReference
Ground clearance
41 cmReference
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
Ford 8630 attachments
8630 Serial Numbers
1990
A925439Reference
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1991
A928924Reference
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1992
A930626Reference
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1993
A931957Reference
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Location:
Center of the rear axle in the rearReference
Under right grill panelReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
72Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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128Reference
Ford 8630 Height
ROPS
292 cmReference
286 cmReference
Cab
289 cmReference
294 cmReference
Exhaust
316 cmReference
320 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
3.8 l/hourReference
29.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
7229 kgReference
5445 kgReference
Speeds
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
Ford TW-10 Height
Hood
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203 cmReference
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.