Tractor · 1979Unverified
Ford TW-30
Ford TW-30 — TW Series · 188 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
188 hp
Max power
106.0 kW
Weight
6622 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Romeo, Michigan, USAReference
Original price$52,277Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Differential power assist wet disc brakesReference
Cab optional with available air-conditioning.Reference
Engine
Ford 6.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank283.9 LReference
Fuel tank90.8 LReference
Engine (gross)140.3 kWReference
Engine130.5 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)107.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)106.0 kWReference
FordReference
turbocharged intercooled dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference
Power130.5 kWReference
Power (gross)140.3 kWReference
Air cleanerdry with precleanerReference
Compression15.6:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Torque669.9 NmReference
Torque RPM1600Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity18.9 LReference
Coolant capacity21.8 LReference
Coolant capacity23.2 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.432 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed121.8 kWReference
Max power106.0 kWReference
Transmission
16-speedReference
TransmissionDual PowerReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch356mm cerametallic discReference
Oil capacity87.1 LReference
The left lever selects high, low, or park. The right lever selects between four forward gears and reverse. The tractor must be stopped before shifting gear. The Dual Power pedal is located to the right of the clutch pedal. Pushing heel-down on the Dual Power pedal engages an underdrive. The Dual Power mode may be shifted on the move.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)121.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)121.8 kWReference
Type23Reference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Pump flow75.7 lpmReference
Pump flow30.3 lpmReference
Steering flow15.9 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)3095 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed117.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase280 cmReference
Weight6622 kgReference
Front tire11.00-16Reference
Rear tire18.4-38Reference
Ag front11.00-16 (2WD)Reference
Ag rear18.4-38Reference
Ag front14Lx16.1 (2WD)Reference
Ag front18.4x16.1 (2WD)Reference
Ag front14.9x24 (4WD)Reference
Ag front14.9x28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear24.5x32Reference
Ag rear20.8x38Reference
Ag rear18.4Rx38Reference
Ag rear30.5x32Reference
Length484 cmReference
Width270 cmReference
Operating weight6622 kgReference
Ballasted weight8994 kgReference
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
TW-30 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-30 Height
Hood203 cmReference
ROPS286 cmReference
Cab294 cmReference
Exhaust312 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed 2WDMarch 27 - April 11, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1299 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use39.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use35.6 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 5PD used for power test.Reference
Max pull7508 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.