Compare/Ford 8830 vs Ford TW-35

Ford 8830 vs Ford TW-35

Verdict: Ford 8830 vs Ford TW-35

The Ford 8830 and the Ford TW-35 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford TW-35 leads on rated power with 192 hp against 170 hp. Ford 8830 is the lighter machine (12,995 kg vs 13,686 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 TW-35 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8830 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

170 hp

192 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

4WD cab Powershift

7039 kgReference

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Displacement

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Compression

15.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

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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143.2 kWReference

Engine

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139.4 kWReference

Power

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139.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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143.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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coolant heaterReference

Idle RPM

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700-2470Reference

Torque

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701.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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127.6 kWReference

Max power

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108.6 kWReference

Transmission

Dual Power - constant meshReference

Dual PowerReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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356mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

126.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

127.6 kWReference

Type

open center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference

partial power shiftReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

108.3 lpmReference

75.7 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

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Hydraulic system

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87.1 LReference

Capacity

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87.1 LReference

Total flow

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121.9 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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121.2 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

13686 to 15100 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

11.00x16Reference

Rear tire

18.4/15-38Reference

18.4x38Reference

Ag front

14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference

16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

18.4/15-38Reference

24.5x32Reference

Length

485 cmReference

453 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

212 cmReference

Ground clearance

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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152 to 294 cmReference

ROPS Shipping

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6207 kgReference

Cab Shipping

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6519 kgReference

4WD Cab Operating

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6849 kgReference

Ballasted

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9194 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

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

72Reference

Battery volts

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-35 attachments

TW-35 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-35 Height

Test results

Fuel use

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38.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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8538 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.