Tractor · 1979Unverified
Ford TW-20
Ford TW-20 — TW Series · 157 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
157 hp
Max power
87.0 kW
Weight
12250 to 12850 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Romeo, Michigan, USAReference
Original price$40,648Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Differential hydraulic wet discs brakesReference
Cab optional with available air-conditioning.Reference
Engine
Ford 6.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)117.1 kWReference
Engine107.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)90.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)87.0 kWReference
FordReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference
Power107.8 kWReference
Power (gross)117.1 kWReference
Air cleanerdry with precleanerReference
Compression15.6:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Torque564.1 NmReference
Torque RPM1600Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity18.9 LReference
Coolant capacity20.8 LReference
Coolant capacity22.2 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.432 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed101.1 kWReference
Max power87.0 kWReference
Transmission
16-speedReference
8-speedReference
TransmissionDual PowerReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch356mm cerametallic discReference
Oil capacity74.8 LReference
The Dual Power pedal is located to the right of the clutch pedal. Pushing heel-down on the pedal engages an underdrive. The Dual Power may be shifted on the move.Reference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity69.1 LReference
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
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)100.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)101.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system69.1 LReference
Hydraulic system74.8 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity69.1 LReference
Capacity74.8 LReference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Pump flow60.6 lpmReference
Pump flow30.3 lpmReference
Steering flow15.9 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2585 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed98.0 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel124.9 LReference
Fuel94.6 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase278 cmReference
Wheelbase238 cmReference
Weight12250 to 12850 poundsReference
Front tire11.00-16Reference
Rear tire18.4-38Reference
Ag front11.00-16 (2WD)Reference
Ag rear18.4-38Reference
Ag front10.00-16 (2WD)Reference
Ag front14L-16.1 (2WD)Reference
Ag front18.4-16.1 (2WD)Reference
Ag front14.9-24 (4WD)Reference
Ag front14.9-28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear24.5-32Reference
Ag rear20.8-38Reference
Ag rear20.8R-38Reference
Ag rear18.4R-38Reference
Ag rear30.5-32Reference
Length446 cmReference
Width264 cmReference
Ground clearance64 cmReference
Ground clearance40 cmReference
Bar rear axle2133 mmReference
Bar rear axle2667 mmReference
Front tread152 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 228 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 279 cmReference
5556 kgReference
5828 kgReference
Ballasted8164 kgReference
Ford TW-20 attachments
front-end loaderReference
TW-20 Serial Numbers
Location:Under right grill panelReference
1979C592200Reference
1980C635700Reference
1981C660700Reference
1982C682200Reference
1983C694500Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps72Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH128Reference
Ford TW-20 Height
Hood203 cmReference
ROPS286 cmReference
Cab294 cmReference
Exhaust323 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed 2WDMarch 22 - April 10, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1300 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use33.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use30.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 5PD used for power test.Reference
Max pull6420 kgReference
Gear 2PD used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
18.4x38 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.