Compare/Ford FW-20 vs Ford TW-30

Ford FW-20 vs Ford TW-30

Verdict: Ford FW-20 vs Ford TW-30

The Ford FW-20 and the Ford TW-30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford FW-20 leads on rated power with 210 hp against 188 hp. Ford TW-30 is the lighter machine (6,622 kg vs 13,433 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford TW-30 is the newer design (1979 vs 1977). In short: choose the Ford FW-20 for outright pulling power, or the Ford TW-30 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

210 hp

188 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

SteigerReference

FordReference

Optional dual-speed transfer case provides 20 forward gears on the base 10-speed transmission.Reference

18.4x38 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$70,699Reference

$52,277Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

156.6 kWReference

140.3 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

115.6 kWReference

107.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

112.2 kWReference

106.0 kWReference

Displacement

9.1 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 105 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (gross)

156.6 kWReference

140.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

dry with precleanerReference

Compression

17:1Reference

15.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

2850Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

35.0 LReference

87.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

51.5 LReference

23.2 LReference

Max power

112.2 kWReference

106.0 kWReference

Fuel tank

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90.8 LReference

Engine

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130.5 kWReference

Power

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130.5 kWReference

Torque

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669.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Firing order

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

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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121.8 kWReference

Transmission

Spicer 1010Reference

Dual PowerReference

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic dry discReference

356mm cerametallic discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

78.3 kWReference

121.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

94.6 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

23Reference

Capacity

94.6 LReference

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Pressure

155.1 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

4 or 5Reference

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Pump flow

126.0 lpmReference

30.3 lpmReference

SCV flow

75.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

5670 kgReference

3095 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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121.8 kWReference

Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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117.1 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

851.6 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

336 cmReference

280 cmReference

Weight

13433 kgReference

6622 kgReference

Front tire

18.4x38Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4x38Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

23.1x34Reference

14.9x28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

23.1x34Reference

30.5x32Reference

Length

678 cmReference

484 cmReference

Height (hood)

239 cmReference

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Height (cab)

341 cmReference

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Operating weight

13433 kgReference

6622 kgReference

Ballasted weight

14061 kgReference

8994 kgReference

Ground clearance

30 cmReference

40 cmReference

Width

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270 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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

80Reference

72Reference

Batteries

4Reference

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Battery CCA

475Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

Test results

Fuel use

46.9 l/hourReference

35.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

12317 kgReference

7508 kgReference

TW-30 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-30 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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312 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.