Ford

TW-30

Horsepower
175hp
Production
1979–1983
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$52,277
EngineFord 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Tractor Typerow-crop
SeriesTW Series
Manufacture LocationRomeo, Michigan, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo- or four-wheel drive
Steeringhydrostatic power
Brakesdifferential power assist wet disc
Caboptional with available air-conditioning

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Type23
Hydraulic Pump Flow20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
Hydraulic Pressure2,500 psi (172.4 bar)
Hydraulic Steering Flow4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)

PTO & Hitch

Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000
Rear Hitch TypeIII
Rear Lift6,825 lbs (3,095 kg)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops75 gal (283.9 L)

Other

Aux Fuel24 gal (90.8 L)
Service Pump Flow8 gpm (30.3 lpm)

Engine

EngineFord
Cylinders6-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged intercooled 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 Gross188.2 hp (140.3 kW)
Power175 hp (130.5 kW)
Torque1,600 RPM
Torque494 lb-ft (669.9 Nm)
Air Cleanerdry with precleaner
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity20 qts (18.9 L)
Coolant Capacity23 qts (21.8 L)
Coolant Capacity Qts Note24.5 qts (with heater) 23.2 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

Length190.9 in (484 cm)
Width106.4 in (270 cm)
Height Cab116 in (294 cm)
Height Hood80 in (203 cm)
Height Rops112.7 in (286 cm)
Height Exhaust122.9 in (312 cm)
Wheelbase110.5 in (280 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
Operating Weight14,600 lbs (6,622 kg)
Tires Ag Front14.9x24, 14.9x28
Tires Ag Rear18.4-38, 18.4x16.1, 24.5x32, 20.8x38, 18.4Rx38, 30.5x32
Ballasted Weight19,830 lbs (8,994 kg)

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Transmission ModelDual Power
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission DescriptionThe 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.
Clutch356mm cerametallic disc
Oil Capacity92 qts (87.1 L)

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 1299
Test Number1299
Test DateMarch 27 - April 11, 1979
Fuel TypeDiesel
PTO Rated Power163.28 hp (121.8 kW)
Fuel Use PTO Rated9.4 gal/hr (35.6 L/hr)
Drawbar Max Power142.21 hp (106 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull16,553 lbs (7,508 kg)
Fuel Use Drawbar Max10.4 gal/hr (39.4 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 1299 file
Pull Test Gear2PD
Power Test Gear5PD
Transmission Type16-speed
Power At Rated PTO Speed157.04 hp (117.1 kW)
Fuel Use Rated Engine10.4 gal/hr (39.4 L/hr)