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Ford 9600 vs Ford TW-5
Verdict: Ford 9600 vs Ford TW-5
The Ford 9600 and the Ford TW-5 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 9600 leads on rated power with 135 hp against 125 hp. Ford 9600 is the lighter machine (5,379 kg vs 11,323 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford TW-5 is the newer design (1983 vs 1972). In short: choose the Ford 9600 for outright pulling power, or the Ford TW-5 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
125 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
With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
hydraulic rearReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
83.1 kWReference
69.1 kWReference
Displacement
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Air cleaner
paper elementReference
dryReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
700-2470Reference
700-2580Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
24.1 LReference
19.9 LReference
Coolant change
1200 hReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
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Oil capacity
60.6 LReference
87.1 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
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Power at rated engine speed
101.0 kWReference
78.9 kWReference
Max power
83.1 kWReference
69.1 kWReference
Engine (gross)
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93.2 kWReference
Engine
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91.0 kWReference
Power
—
91.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
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93.2 kWReference
Torque
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414.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1800Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Ford Dual PowerReference
Dual PowerReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
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330mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
101.0 kWReference
78.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
65.3 LReference
69.1 LReference
Capacity
65.3 LReference
69.1 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
60.6 lpmReference
94.6 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
1000@1918Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
95.8 kWReference
72.2 kWReference
PTO (claimed)
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78.3 kWReference
Total flow
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106.7 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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4286 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
162.8 LReference
219.5 LReference
Steering
2.8 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
274 cmReference
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Weight
5379 kgReference
11323 to 13200 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
11.00x16Reference
Rear tire
23.1-34Reference
18.4x38Reference
Ag front
11.00-16Reference
16.9x28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
16.9-38Reference
20.8x38Reference
Length
401 cmReference
414 cmReference
Width
213 cmReference
212 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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2WD Wheelbase
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274 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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266 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
Rear tread
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162 to 294 cmReference
ROPS Shipping
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5136 kgReference
Operating
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5987 kgReference
Ballasted
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6552 kgReference
Steering wheel
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220 cmReference
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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
72Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Ford 9600 Height
Hood
187 cmReference
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Exhaust
291 cmReference
331 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
28.8 l/hourReference
26.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
5535 kgReference
5556 kgReference
Ford TW-5 attachments
TW-5 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
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A917560Reference
1988
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A919438Reference
1989
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A922535Reference
1990
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A925099Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate under the forward right grill panel.Reference
Attachment overview
Ford TW-5 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.