Ford TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed is a powerful row crop tractor made from 1979 to 1983. It has a 2WD chassis and a strong 6-cylinder diesel engine. The engine puts out 157.56 hp, which is above average for tractors. It has a liquid-cooled system that holds 23 quarts of coolant.

This tractor has a 16-speed transmission with 4 reverse gears, giving farmers lots of options for different tasks. It has a three-point hitch in the back that can lift 6,825 pounds, which is pretty high. The TW-30 is big, measuring about 191 inches long, 106 inches wide, and 113 inches tall. It weighs 14,600 pounds, making it a hefty machine. The cab gives the driver a comfortable place to work, and it has helpful features like hydrostatic power steering and wet disc brakes.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 158 hp (117.5 kW)

Transmission: 16-Speed

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 14600 lb (6622 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Ford TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Ford TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed 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-30 Diesel 16-Speed is Average. It is greater than 64% 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-30 Diesel 16-Speed 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-30 Diesel 16-Speed 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
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
158 hp (117.5 kW)
Tested Power Output
158 hp (117.5 kW)

Transmission

Type
16-Speed
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
4
Total Gears
20

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Brake Type
Differential power assist wet disc