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Ford 9600 vs Ford TW-10
Verdict: Ford 9600 vs Ford TW-10
The Ford 9600 and the Ford TW-10 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 9600 leads on rated power with 135 hp against 128 hp. Ford 9600 is the lighter machine (5,379 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 1972). In short: choose the Ford 9600 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
135 hp
128 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Syncrhonized upshift from 3-to-4 and 7-to-8 using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped for all other shifts.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
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Original price
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$36,160Reference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
83.1 kWReference
70.3 kWReference
Displacement
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Air cleaner
paper elementReference
dry with precleanerReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
700-2470Reference
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Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
24.1 LReference
21.3 LReference
Coolant change
1200 hReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.432 mmReference
Oil capacity
60.6 LReference
69.1 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
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Power at rated engine speed
101.0 kWReference
82.2 kWReference
Max power
83.1 kWReference
70.3 kWReference
Engine (gross)
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95.4 kWReference
Engine
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91.7 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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72.6 kWReference
Power
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91.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
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95.4 kWReference
Torque
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425.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1800Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Ford Dual PowerReference
Dual PowerReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
open centerReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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330mm cerametallic discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
101.0 kWReference
82.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
65.3 LReference
74.8 LReference
Capacity
65.3 LReference
74.8 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
60.6 lpmReference
30.3 lpmReference
Steering flow
15.9 lpmReference
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
Rear lift
8164 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1935Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
95.8 kWReference
75.4 kWReference
PTO (claimed)
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82.0 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
Wheelbase
274 cmReference
238 cmReference
Weight
5379 kgReference
11250 to 12865 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
23.1-34Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
11.00-16Reference
14.9-28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
16.9-38Reference
20.8-38Reference
Length
401 cmReference
446 cmReference
Width
213 cmReference
264 cmReference
Operating weight
5379 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
8164 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
64 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
67 cmReference
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Ground clearance
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40 cmReference
Bar rear axle
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2667 mmReference
Front tread
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152 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 to 279 cmReference
Shipping
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5375 kgReference
Operating
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5835 kgReference
Ballasted
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6890 kgReference
9600 Serial Numbers
1972
C327200Reference
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1973
C367300Reference
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1974
C405200Reference
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1975
C450700Reference
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1976
C490300Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
72Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Ford 9600 Height
Hood
187 cmReference
203 cmReference
Exhaust
291 cmReference
320 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
28.8 l/hourReference
29.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
5535 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
ROPS
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286 cmReference
Cab
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294 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.