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Ford 8730 vs Ford TW-20
Verdict: Ford 8730 vs Ford TW-20
The Ford 8730 and the Ford TW-20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford TW-20 leads on rated power with 157 hp against 141 hp. Ford 8730 is the lighter machine (12,185 kg vs 12,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8730 is the newer design (1990 vs 1979). In short: choose the Ford TW-20 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8730 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
141 hp
157 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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$40,648Reference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
93.1 kWReference
87.0 kWReference
Displacement
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Compression
15.6:1Reference
15.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Coolant capacity
22.3 LReference
22.2 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
104.9 kWReference
101.1 kWReference
Max power
93.1 kWReference
87.0 kWReference
Engine (gross)
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117.1 kWReference
Engine
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107.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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90.6 kWReference
Power
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107.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
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117.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dry with precleanerReference
Torque
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564.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1600Reference
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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356mm cerametallic discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
104.4 kWReference
100.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)
104.9 kWReference
101.1 kWReference
Type
open center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference
open centerReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
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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
IIIReference
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
101.2 kWReference
98.0 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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2585 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
92.7 LReference
94.6 LReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
281 cmReference
238 cmReference
Weight
12185 to 14710 poundsReference
12250 to 12850 poundsReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
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
30.5-32Reference
Length
485 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
Ballasted
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8164 kgReference
Ford 8730 attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
72Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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128Reference
Ford 8730 Height
ROPS
292 cmReference
286 cmReference
Cab
289 cmReference
294 cmReference
Exhaust
316 cmReference
323 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
30.7 l/hourReference
30.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
7082 kgReference
6420 kgReference
Speeds
Ford TW-20 attachments
TW-20 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-20 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.