Compare/Ford 8630 vs Ford TW-5

Ford 8630 vs Ford TW-5

Verdict: Ford 8630 vs Ford TW-5

The Ford 8630 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 121 hp. Ford TW-5 is the lighter machine (11,323 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 1983). In short: choose the Ford TW-5 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

121 hp

125 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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hydraulic rearReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

78.9 kWReference

69.1 kWReference

Displacement

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Compression

15.6:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Firing order

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

Coolant capacity

22.3 LReference

19.9 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.432 mmReference

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Oil capacity

82.6 LReference

87.1 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

90.4 kWReference

78.9 kWReference

Max power

78.9 kWReference

69.1 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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93.2 kWReference

Engine

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91.0 kWReference

Power

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91.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

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93.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Idle RPM

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700-2580Reference

Torque

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414.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1800Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Constant meshReference

Dual PowerReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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330mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

90.2 kWReference

78.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

90.4 kWReference

78.9 kWReference

Type

open centerReference

partial power shiftReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

108.3 lpmReference

94.6 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

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

86.2 kWReference

72.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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69.1 LReference

Capacity

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69.1 LReference

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

Capacities

Fuel

92.7 LReference

219.5 LReference

Steering

1.9 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

266 cmReference

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Weight

11435 to 13960 poundsReference

11323 to 13200 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

11.00x16Reference

Rear tire

18.4/15-38Reference

18.4x38Reference

Ag front

14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference

16.9x28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

18.4/15-38Reference

20.8x38Reference

Length

436 cmReference

414 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

212 cmReference

Ground clearance

41 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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274 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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266 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

Ford 8630 attachments

8630 Serial Numbers

1990

A925439Reference

A925099Reference

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

Serial number plate under the forward right grill panel.Reference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

72Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery AH

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128Reference

Ford 8630 Height

ROPS

292 cmReference

286 cmReference

Cab

289 cmReference

294 cmReference

Exhaust

316 cmReference

331 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

3.8 l/hourReference

26.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

7229 kgReference

5556 kgReference

Speeds

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

Attachment overview

Ford TW-5 Height

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.