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Tractor · 1979Unverified

Ford TW-30

Name: Ford TW-30
Brand: Ford

Ford TW-30 — TW Series · 188 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford TW-30 is a tractor with a power rating of 188 hp, positioning it amongst high-powered models in its class. This model was produced from 1979 to 1983. It features a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine, with four-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. The TW-30 has a listed weight of 6622 kg and is suitable for tasks covering approximately 600-1,500 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

104 rows

Recorded power

188 hp

Recorded weight

6622 kg

Transmissions

16-speed

Production years

1979-1983

Verified variants

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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.

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