Compare/Ford FW-35 vs Ford TW-30

Ford FW-35 vs Ford TW-30

Verdict: Ford FW-35 vs Ford TW-30

The Ford FW-35 and the Ford TW-30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford TW-30 leads on rated power with 188 hp against 168 hp. Ford TW-30 is the lighter machine (6,622 kg vs 9,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford FW-35 holds more fuel (495.1 L vs 283.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford FW-35 is the newer design (1986 vs 1979). In short: choose the Ford TW-30 for outright pulling power, or the Ford FW-35 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

168 hp

188 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

WaltannaReference

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

18.4x38 rear tires.Reference

Original price

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$52,277Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

495.1 LReference

90.8 LReference

Engine

145.4 kWReference

130.5 kWReference

Displacement

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

145.4 kWReference

130.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

694.3 NmReference

669.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Engine (gross)

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140.3 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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107.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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106.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

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140.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry with precleanerReference

Compression

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15.6:1Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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87.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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23.2 LReference

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

Max power

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106.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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Dual PowerReference

Clutch

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356mm cerametallic discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

125.0 kWReference

121.5 kWReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

23Reference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

30.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear lift

6860 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1920Reference

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PTO (tested)

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121.8 kWReference

Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3095 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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117.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

342 cmReference

280 cmReference

Weight

9300 kgReference

6622 kgReference

Front tire

24.5x32Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

24.5x32Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

24.5x32Reference

14.9x28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

24.5x32Reference

30.5x32Reference

Length

660 cmReference

484 cmReference

Width

264 cmReference

270 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

339 cmReference

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Front tread

157 to 274 cmReference

152 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

157 to 274 cmReference

152 to 279 cmReference

Operating weight

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6622 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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8994 kgReference

Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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2667 mmReference

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

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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72Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

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

Test results

Fuel use

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35.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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7508 kgReference

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.