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Ford TW-30

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Ford TW-30 is a row-crop tractor originally manufactured by Ford in Romeo, Michigan, USA, from 1979 to 1983. This model is offered in a 2WD version, with a 6.6 L, 401 ci six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine which produces 157.56 horsepower at 2200 RPM and 525 lb-ft of torque at 1600 RPM. The TW-30 is designed with hydrostatic power steering, differential power assist wet disc brakes, a cab with optional air-conditioning, and a differential lock. The tractor is fitted with a partial power shift transmission system with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears. It has an independent PTO, an open center hydraulic system, and a hydraulic pump delivering 20.0 GPM at minimum pressure and rated engine speed, with a hydraulic power of 30.5 HP at 2500 psi delivery pressure. The tractor's operator station is a cab with optional air-conditioning.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 157.56

Transmission: Partial power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 14,600

Fuel Type: Diesel

Ford TW-30 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 65% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Poor

Greater than 10% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Poor

Greater than 8% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Ford
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 401
Bore (in): 4.41
Stroke (in): 4.41
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 157.56

Transmission

Type: Partial power shift
Forward Gears: 16
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 190.9
Width (in): 106.4
Height (in): 112.7 (ROPS), 116 (Cab)
Operating Weight (lb): 14,600

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 23
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1983
Hitch Type: III
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 6,825
Operator Station Type: Cab with available air-conditioning
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Differential power assist wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Open center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: March 27, 1979

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 157.56 HP (117.52 kW) at 2200 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 10.80 Gal/hr (40.88 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.476 lb/hp.hr (0.289 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (10th Gear): 143.45 HP (107.00 kW) with a drawbar pull of 8,700 lbs (38.7 kN) and a speed of 5.58 mph (8.99 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.501 lb/hp.hr (0.305 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 13.69 Hp.hr/gal (2.70 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 525 lb.-ft. (712 Nm) at 1600 rpm
Torque Rise: 27% with a power increase at 1700 rpm to 19%

Hydraulic Performance

Pump Delivery Rate: 20.0 GPM (75.7 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 30.5 HP (22.7 kW) at delivery pressure of 2500 psi (172 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (540/1000 rpm): 15.00 Hp.hr/gal (2.93 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 11.0 Gal/hr (41.64 l/h) at 2200 rpm

NTTL. (1979). Nebraska OECD Tractor Test 1299 for Ford TW-30 Diesel. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/1618