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Ford 8830 vs Ford TW-25
Verdict: Ford 8830 vs Ford TW-25
The Ford 8830 and the Ford TW-25 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8830 leads on rated power with 170 hp against 160 hp. Ford TW-25 is the lighter machine (12,267 kg vs 12,995 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8830 is the newer design (1990 vs 1983). In short: choose the Ford 8830 for outright pulling power, or the Ford TW-25 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
170 hp
160 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
The Dual Power transmission provides a 'Powerdrive' low range to the basic constant mesh transmission. A foot switch next to the clutch is used to engage and disengage the mode, and may be switched while the tractor is in motion. A "rabbit" or "turtle" display light on the instrument panel indicates which mode the transmission is selected.Reference
With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
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hydraulic rearReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
108.6 kWReference
93.1 kWReference
4WD cab Powershift
7039 kgReference
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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
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
23.1 LReference
21.8 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
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Oil capacity
91.9 LReference
87.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
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119.3 kWReference
Engine
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116.3 kWReference
Power
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116.3 kWReference
Power (gross)
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119.3 kWReference
Fuel system
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indirect injectionReference
Air cleaner
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dual paper elementsReference
Pre-heating
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coolant heaterReference
Idle RPM
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700-2470Reference
Torque
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574.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1600Reference
Power at rated engine speed
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104.9 kWReference
Max power
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93.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual Power - constant meshReference
creeperReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
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356mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
126.8 kWReference
104.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
127.6 kWReference
104.9 kWReference
Type
open center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference
partial power shiftReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
2Reference
Pump flow
108.3 lpmReference
90.1 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
position control and lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Hydraulic system
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69.1 LReference
Capacity
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69.1 LReference
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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101.2 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
92.7 LReference
378.5 LReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
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Front hubs
0.8 LReference
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Front diff.
7.5 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
281 cmReference
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Weight
12995 to 15520 poundsReference
12267 to 15500 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
16.9-28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
18.4/15-38Reference
20.8x38Reference
Length
485 cmReference
453 cmReference
Width
208 cmReference
212 cmReference
Ground clearance
41 cmReference
41 cmReference
2WD ROPS
5894 kgReference
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2WD cab
6166 kgReference
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4WD ROPS
6441 kgReference
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4WD cab
6713 kgReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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274 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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281 cmReference
Lawn/turf front
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18.4x16.1 (2WD)Reference
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
Shipping
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5564 kgReference
Operating
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7030 kgReference
Ballasted
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8148 kgReference
Steering wheel
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221 cmReference
Ford 8830 attachments
8830 Serial Numbers
1990
A925439Reference
A925099Reference
1991
A928924Reference
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1992
A930626Reference
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1993
A931957Reference
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Location:
Tractor's rear axle.Reference
Under forward right grill panelReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
72Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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128Reference
Ford 8830 Height
ROPS
292 cmReference
291 cmReference
Cab
289 cmReference
294 cmReference
Exhaust
316 cmReference
311 cmReference
Speeds
Ford TW-25 attachments
TW-25 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-25 Height
Test results
Fuel use
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30.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
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7082 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.