Ford TW-20

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford TW-20 is a powerful row crop tractor made from 1979 to 1983. It has a strong diesel engine with 6 cylinders and 157 horsepower, which is above average for tractors. The engine is turbocharged and liquid-cooled, helping it work hard in the fields. This tractor has a two-wheel drive system and power steering, making it easy to control.

The TW-20 has a special transmission with 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears. This gives farmers lots of options when working at different speeds. It has a three-point hitch at the back that can lift up to 5,700 pounds, which is about average for tractors its size. The tractor also has two PTO speeds, 540 and 1000 rpm, for running different farm tools. It weighs 12,249 pounds and has a ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) to keep the driver safe. Some models even have air conditioning in the cab for comfort during hot days.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 157 hp (117.1 kW)

Transmission: Two-speed power shift with cerametallic disc clutch

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 12249 lb (5556 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Ford TW-20 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Ford TW-20 is Average. It is greater than 60% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Ford TW-20 is Average. It is greater than 49% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ford TW-20 is Average. It is greater than 50% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Ford TW-20 is Average. It is greater than 58% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Ford
Model
Ford
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
401 ci (6.6 L)
Bore
4.41 in (112.0 mm)
Stroke
4.41 in (112.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output
157 hp (117.1 kW)

Transmission

Type
Two-speed power shift with cerametallic disc clutch
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Brake Type
Differential hydraulic wet discs