Ford

TW-20

Horsepower
144hp
Production
1979–1983
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$40,648
EngineFord 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Tractor Typerow-crop
SeriesTW Series
Manufacture LocationRomeo, Michigan, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo- or four-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakesdifferential hydraulic wet disc
Caboptional with available air-conditioning

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typeopen center
Hydraulic Pump Flow16 gpm (60.6 lpm)
Hydraulic Pressure2,500 psi (172.4 bar)
Hydraulic System Capacity18.25 gal (69.1 L)

PTO & Hitch

Rear Hitch TypeIII
Rear Lift5,700 lbs (2,585 kg)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops33 gal (124.9 L)

Other

Aux Fuel25 gal (94.6 L)
Steering Flow4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)
Service Pump Flow8 gpm (30.3 lpm)
Hydraulic System Capacity Alt19.75 gal (74.8 L)

Engine

EngineFord
Cylinders6-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged diesel
Displacement401 ci (6.6 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Bore Stroke4.40x4.40 in (112 x 112 mm)
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Compression Ratio15.6
Power Gross157.1 hp (117.1 kW)
Power144.5 hp (107.8 kW)
Torque1,600 RPM
Torque416 lb-ft (564.1 Nm)
Air Cleanerdry with precleaner
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity20 qts (18.9 L)
Coolant Capacity22 qts (20.8 L)
Coolant Capacity Qts Note23.5 qts (with heater) 22.2 L
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Intake Valve Clearance0.01 in (0.36 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.43 mm)
Rated2,200 RPM

Dimensions

Length175.6 in (446 cm)
Width104.32 in (264 cm)
Height Cab116 in (294 cm)
Height Hood80 in (203 cm)
Height Rops112.7 in (286 cm)
Height Exhaust127.4 in (323 cm)
Wheelbase109.7 in (278 cm)
Ground Clearance16 in (40 cm)
Front Tread60 in (152 cm)
Front Tread Range60 to 84 inches 152 to 213 cm
Rear Tread60 in (152 cm)
Rear Tread Range60 to 110 inches 152 to 279 cm
Weight12,250 lbs (5,556 kg)
Tires Ag Front14.9-24
Tires Ag Rear14.9-28
Ballasted Weight18,000 lbs (8,164 kg)

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Transmission ModelDual Power
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission DescriptionThe Dual Power pedal is located to the right of the clutch pedal. Pushing heel-down on the pedal engages an underdrive. The Dual Power may be shifted on the move.
Clutch356mm cerametallic disc
Shift MechanismThe Dual Power pedal is located to the right of the clutch pedal. Pushing heel-down on the pedal engages an underdrive. The Dual Power may be shifted on the move.
Oil Capacity79 qts (74.8 L)

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 1300
Test Number1300
Test DateMarch 22 - April 10, 1979
Fuel TypeDiesel
PTO Rated Power135.6 hp (101.1 kW)
Fuel Use PTO Rated8.1 gal/hr (30.7 L/hr)
Drawbar Max Power116.64 hp (87 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull14,155 lbs (6,420 kg)
Fuel Use Drawbar Max8.9 gal/hr (33.7 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 1300 file
Pull Test Gear2PD
Power Test Gear5PD
Transmission Type16-speed
Power At Rated PTO Speed131.43 hp (98 kW)
Fuel Use Rated Engine8.9 gal/hr (33.7 L/hr)