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Ford 8970 vs Ford TW-30
Verdict: Ford 8970 vs Ford TW-30
The Ford 8970 and the Ford TW-30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8970 leads on rated power with 212 hp against 188 hp. Ford TW-30 is the lighter machine (6,622 kg vs 16,950 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8970 is the newer design (1993 vs 1979). In short: choose the Ford 8970 for outright pulling power, or the Ford TW-30 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
212 hp
188 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Creeper range added to standard power shift transmission. With tractor in neutral and inching pedal pressed, toggle button is used to enter/exit creeper range.Reference
18.4x38 rear tires.Reference
Original price
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$52,277Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
2210
similar Buhler Versatile modelReference
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Engine
Engine
179.0 kWReference
130.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
141.3 kWReference
106.0 kWReference
Displacement
7.5 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 127 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power
179.0 kWReference
130.5 kWReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
15.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
4.5 kWReference
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Coolant capacity
25.0 LReference
23.2 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
0.432 mmReference
Oil capacity
20.8 LReference
87.1 LReference
Max power
141.3 kWReference
106.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
158.4 kWReference
121.8 kWReference
Fuel tank
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90.8 LReference
Engine (gross)
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140.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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107.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
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140.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dry with precleanerReference
Torque
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669.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1600Reference
Transmission
Gears
32 forward and 18 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
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Dual PowerReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
156.6 kWReference
121.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
167.5 kWReference
121.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
139.7 LReference
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Type
creeperReference
23Reference
Capacity
139.7 LReference
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Pressure
189.6 barReference
172.4 barReference
Valves
3Reference
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Pump flow
90.8 lpmReference
30.3 lpmReference
Total flow
208.2 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIReference
Rear lift
6804 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
356mm cerametallic discReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1903Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
167.4 kWReference
117.1 kWReference
Steering flow
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15.9 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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3095 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
416.4 LReference
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Front hubs
1.6 LReference
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Front diff.
12.3 LReference
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Max capacity
14288 kgReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
311 cmReference
280 cmReference
Weight
16950 to 19350 poundsReference
6622 kgReference
Front tire
14L-16.1Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4R42Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
16.9R28 (4WD)Reference
14.9x28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
18.4R42Reference
30.5x32Reference
Length
499 cmReference
484 cmReference
Width
245 cmReference
270 cmReference
Height (cab)
308 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
315 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
50 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
47 cmReference
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Front tread
157 to 220 cmReference
152 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
153 to 325 cmReference
152 to 279 cmReference
Operating
8777 kgReference
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Operating weight
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6622 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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8994 kgReference
Ground clearance
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40 cmReference
Bar rear axle
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2667 mmReference
Ford 8970 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
130Reference
72Reference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
950Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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128Reference
Test results
Fuel use
44.7 l/hourReference
35.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
12705 kgReference
7508 kgReference
Speeds
TW-30 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-30 Height
Hood
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203 cmReference
ROPS
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286 cmReference
Cab
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294 cmReference
Exhaust
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312 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.