Ford TW-30 Tractor (1983)

Manufacturer:Ford

Price:52,277(USD)

Series:TW Series

Model:TW-30

Equipment Type: Row-Crop Tractors

Factory:Romeo, Michigan, USA

Full Specifications

NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 1299 2

Description: Diesel 16-speed 2WD March 27 - April 11, 1979 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1299 file PTO performance Drawbar performance Gear 5PD used for power test Gear 2PD used for pull test
Power at rated engine speed: 163.28hp / 121.8kW
Fuel use: 10.4gal/hour / 39.4l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 157.04hp / 117.1kW
Max power: 142.21hp / 106.0kW
Max pull: 16,553lbs / 7508kg

FORD TW-30 POWER

Engine (gross): 188.2hp / 140.3kW
Engine: 175hp / 130.5kW
Drawbar (claimed): 144.2hp / 107.5kW
PTO (claimed): 163hp / 121.5kW
Drawbar (tested): 142.21hp / 106.0kW
PTO (tested): 163.28hp / 121.8kW

ENGINE DETAIL

Description: Ford/turbocharged intercooled diesel 6-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement: 401ci / 6.6L
Bore/Stroke: 4.40x4.40inches / 112x 112mm
Power: 175hp / 130.5kW
Power (gross): 188.2hp / 140.3kW
Air cleaner: dry with precleaner
Compression: 15.6:1
Rated RPM: 2200
Torque: 494lb-ft / 669.9Nm
Torque RPM: 1600
Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 20qts / 18.9L
Coolant capacity: 23qts / 21.8L 24.5qts / 23.2L (with heater)
Intake valve clearance: 0.014-0.016inches / 0.356mm
Exhaust valve clearance: 0.017-0.019inches / 0.432mm

FORD TW-30 ENGINE

Description: Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank: 75gal / 283.9L 24gal / 90.8L (auxiliary tank)

TRANSMISSION

Transmission: Dual Power
Gears: 16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch: 356mm cerametallic disc
Oil capacity: 92qts / 87.1L
Description: 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

SPEEDS

Description: 18.4x38 rear tires

MECHANICAL

Chassis: 4x2 2WD/4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: hydrostatic power
Brakes: differential power assist wet disc
Cab: Cab optional with available air-conditioning
Transmission: 16-speed

HYDRAULICS

Type: 23
Pressure: 2500psi / 172.4bar
Pump flow: 20gpm / 75.7lpm 8gpm / 30.3lpm (service pump)
Steering flow: 4.2gpm / 15.9lpm

TRACTOR HITCH

Rear Type: III
Rear lift (at 24: 6,825lbs / 3095kg

POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)

Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 1000

FORD TW-30 TIRES

Ag front: 14Lx16.1 (2WD)
Ag rear: 24.5x32/20.8x38/18.4Rx38/30.5x32

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase: 110.5inches / 280cm
Length: 190.9inches / 484cm
Width: 106.4inches / 270cm
Operating weight: 14,600lbs / 6622kg (cab)
Ballasted weight: 19,830lbs / 8994kg
Ground clearance: 25.2inches / 64cm (2WD) 16inches / 40cm (4WD)
Rear axle: Bar: 105 inch length /2667 mm
Front tread: 60 to 84inches / 152to 213cm
Rear tread: 60 to 110inches / 152to 279cm

FORD TW-30 HEIGHT

Hood: 80inches / 203cm
ROPS: 112.7inches / 286cm
Cab: 116inches / 294cm
Exhaust: 122.9inches / 312cm

DIMENSIONS & TIRES

Wheelbase: 110.5inches / 280cm
Weight: 14,600lbs / 6622kg
Front tire: 11.00-16
Rear tire: 18.4-38

TW-30 SERIAL NUMBERS

Location: Under right grill panel
1979: C592200
1980: C635700
1981: C660700
1982: C682200
1983: C694500

ELECTRICAL

Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 72
Battery volts: 12
Battery AH: 128

About Ford Tractor

The TW-30 model tractor is member of Ford's 9R line of tractors. The TW-30 is a Row-Crop Tractors type, which is used most often in Agriculture Tractors. The engine of the TW-30 tractors is impressive. This configuration offers better real-world usability.