Compare/Ford 8970 vs Ford TW-35

Ford 8970 vs Ford TW-35

Verdict: Ford 8970 vs Ford TW-35

The Ford 8970 and the Ford TW-35 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8970 leads on rated power with 212 hp against 192 hp. Ford TW-35 is the lighter machine (13,686 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 1983). In short: choose the Ford 8970 for outright pulling power, or the Ford TW-35 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

212 hp

192 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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hydraulic rearReference

Variants

2210

similar Buhler Versatile modelReference

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Engine

179.0 kWReference

139.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

141.3 kWReference

108.6 kWReference

Displacement

7.5 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

179.0 kWReference

139.4 kWReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

15.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

4.5 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

25.0 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

20.8 LReference

87.1 LReference

Max power

141.3 kWReference

108.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

158.4 kWReference

127.6 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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143.2 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

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

126.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

167.5 kWReference

127.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

139.7 LReference

87.1 LReference

Type

creeperReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

139.7 LReference

87.1 LReference

Pressure

189.6 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

90.8 lpmReference

75.7 lpmReference

Total flow

208.2 lpmReference

121.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear lift

6804 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

356mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1903Reference

1000@1918Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

167.4 kWReference

121.2 kWReference

Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Control

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position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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4286 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

416.4 LReference

378.5 LReference

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

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Weight

16950 to 19350 poundsReference

13686 to 15100 poundsReference

Front tire

14L-16.1Reference

11.00x16Reference

Rear tire

18.4R42Reference

18.4x38Reference

Ag front

16.9R28 (4WD)Reference

16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

18.4R42Reference

24.5x32Reference

Length

499 cmReference

453 cmReference

Width

245 cmReference

212 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

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Rear tread

153 to 325 cmReference

152 to 294 cmReference

Operating

8777 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

Ground clearance

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41 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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152 to 213 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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165 to 213 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 8970 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

130Reference

72Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

950Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

Test results

Fuel use

44.7 l/hourReference

38.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

12705 kgReference

8538 kgReference

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

—

A915854Reference

1987

—

A917560Reference

1988

—

A919438Reference

1989

—

A922535Reference

1990

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A925099Reference

Location:

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Under forward right grill panelReference

Attachment overview

Ford TW-35 Height

ROPS

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291 cmReference

Cab

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294 cmReference

Exhaust

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311 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.