Compare/Ford 9000 vs Ford TW-15

Ford 9000 vs Ford TW-15

Verdict: Ford 9000 vs Ford TW-15

The Ford 9000 and the Ford TW-15 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford TW-15 leads on rated power with 140 hp against 131 hp. Ford 9000 is the lighter machine (9,800 kg vs 11,355 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford TW-15 is the newer design (1983 vs 1970). In short: choose the Ford TW-15 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 9000 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

140 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

With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$11,600Reference

$41,000Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

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hydraulic rearReference

Variants

9100

all-purposeReference

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9200

row-cropReference

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Engine

108.1 kWReference

102.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

82.3 kWReference

79.0 kWReference

Displacement

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

108.1 kWReference

102.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

15.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

507.1 NmReference

520.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

24.1 LReference

20.8 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Oil capacity

65.3 LReference

87.1 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

97.9 kWReference

90.4 kWReference

Max power

82.3 kWReference

78.9 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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104.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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104.4 kWReference

Idle RPM

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700-2470Reference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

Clutch

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356mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

96.9 kWReference

89.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

97.9 kWReference

90.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

65.5 LReference

90.1 LReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

65.5 LReference

90.1 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

60.6 lpmReference

57.9 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

IIIReference

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

86.2 kWReference

Valves

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2Reference

Total flow

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104.1 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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4286 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1918Reference

Capacities

Fuel

162.8 LReference

219.5 LReference

Steering

2.8 LReference

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Dimensions

All purpose Wheelbase

232 cmReference

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Row crop Wheelbase

274 cmReference

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Weight

9800 to 10320 poundsReference

11355 to 14300 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

16.9-28 (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

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Front tread

142 to 213 cmReference

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Rear tread

172 to 228 cmReference

162 to 294 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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274 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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266 cmReference

Length

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414 cmReference

Width

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212 cmReference

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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5150 kgReference

Operating

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6486 kgReference

Ballasted

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7566 kgReference

Steering wheel

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246 cmReference

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

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

3.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

6341 kgReference

7229 kgReference

Ford TW-15 attachments

TW-15 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

—

A917560Reference

1988

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A919438Reference

1989

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A922535Reference

1990

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A925099Reference

Location:

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Under forward right grill panelReference

Ford TW-15 Height

ROPS

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287 cmReference

Cab

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294 cmReference

Exhaust

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331 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.