Compare/Ford 9000 vs Ford TW-10

Ford 9000 vs Ford TW-10

Verdict: Ford 9000 vs Ford TW-10

The Ford 9000 and the Ford TW-10 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 9000 leads on rated power with 131 hp against 128 hp. Ford 9000 is the lighter machine (9,800 kg vs 11,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford TW-10 is the newer design (1979 vs 1970). In short: choose the Ford 9000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford TW-10 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

131 hp

128 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Dual Power adds a power shift to the basic eight-speed transmission. Two foot buttons control the shift, the left button engages direct drive (normal) mode while the right "power drive" button provides the lower range. The power drive button must be down for stationary PTO work.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

$11,600Reference

$36,160Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Variants

9100

all-purposeReference

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9200

row-cropReference

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Engine

108.1 kWReference

91.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

82.3 kWReference

70.3 kWReference

Displacement

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

108.1 kWReference

91.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

dry with precleanerReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Torque

507.1 NmReference

425.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1800Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

24.1 LReference

21.3 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

0.432 mmReference

Oil capacity

65.3 LReference

69.1 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

97.9 kWReference

82.2 kWReference

Max power

82.3 kWReference

70.3 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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95.4 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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72.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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95.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

Clutch

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330mm cerametallic discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

96.9 kWReference

82.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

97.9 kWReference

82.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

65.5 LReference

74.8 LReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

open centerReference

Capacity

65.5 LReference

74.8 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

60.6 lpmReference

30.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

15.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.

2.8 LReference

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Steering press.

103.4 barReference

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Rear Type

III/IIReference

IIReference

Control

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

94.0 kWReference

75.4 kWReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2721 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

162.8 LReference

94.6 LReference

Steering

2.8 LReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Dimensions

All purpose Wheelbase

232 cmReference

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Row crop Wheelbase

274 cmReference

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Weight

9800 to 10320 poundsReference

11250 to 12865 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

23.1-34Reference

18.4-38Reference

All purpose Ag front

7.50-18Reference

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Row crop Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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All purpose Ag rear

23.1-34Reference

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Row crop Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

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Ag front

11.00-16Reference

14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

20.8-38Reference

All purpose Length

383 cmReference

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Row crop Length

401 cmReference

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All purpose Width

231 cmReference

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Row crop Width

209 cmReference

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All purpose Weight

4445 kgReference

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Row crop Weight

4681 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

64 cmReference

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All purpose Clearance (rear axle)

73 cmReference

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Row crop Clearance (rear axle)

67 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

2540 mmReference

2667 mmReference

Front tread

142 to 213 cmReference

152 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

172 to 228 cmReference

152 to 279 cmReference

Wheelbase

—

238 cmReference

Length

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446 cmReference

Width

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264 cmReference

Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Shipping

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5375 kgReference

Operating

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5835 kgReference

Ballasted

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6890 kgReference

Ford 9000 attachments

9000 Serial Numbers

1970

C257600Reference

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1971

C292100Reference

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1972

C327200Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

72Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 9000 Height

All purpose Hood

188 cmReference

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Row crop Hood

187 cmReference

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All purpose Exhaust

297 cmReference

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Row crop Exhaust

291 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

27.6 l/hourReference

29.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

6341 kgReference

5445 kgReference

Ford TW-10 attachments

TW-10 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-10 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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320 cmReference

Speeds

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.