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Ford TW-30

Ford TW-30 tractor
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The Ford TW-30 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1979 to 1983 in Romeo, Michigan, USA. It features a turbocharged intercooled 6.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine producing 175 hp (130.5 kW) rated at 2200 RPM. The tractor offers a 16-speed Dual Power transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears, hydrostatic power steering, and optional cab with air-conditioning. It has a rear PTO of 1000 RPM and a rear hitch type III with a lift capacity of 6,825 lbs. The TW-30 has a wheelbase of 110.5 inches, operating weight of 14,600 lbs (cab), and various tire options for both front and rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and 72 amp alternator. The tractor is part of the TW Series and related to models TW-20 and TW-35.
Ford TW-30tractorspecificationsenginetransmissiondimensionshydraulicsPTOrow-crop tractor
Power175 hp
Founded1979 - 1983
ModelTW-30

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford TW-30

Power

Engine:175 hp (130.5 kW)
PTO (tested):163.28 hp (121.8 kW)
PTO (claimed):163 hp (121.5 kW)
Engine (gross):188.2 hp (140.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested):142.21 hp (106.0 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):144.2 hp (107.5 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:18.4-38, 24.5x32, 20.8x38, 18.4Rx38, 30.5x32
Ag front:11.00-16 (2WD), 14Lx16.1 (2WD), 18.4x16.1 (2WD), 14.9x24 (4WD), 14.9x28 (4WD)

Engine

Type:Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Power:175 hp (130.5 kW)
Detail:turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Torque:494 lb-ft (669.9 Nm)
Fuel tank:75 gal (283.9 L)
Rated RPM:2200
Torque RPM:1600
Air cleaner:dry with precleaner
Bore/Stroke:4.40x4.40 inches (112 x 112 mm)
Compression:15.6:1
Displacement:401 ci (6.6 L)
Firing order:1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity:20 qts (18.9 L)
Power (gross):188.2 hp (140.3 kW)
Starter volts:12
Auxiliary tank:24 gal (90.8 L)
Coolant capacity:23 qts (21.8 L), 24.5 qts (with heater) (23.2 L)

Height

Cab:116 inches (294 cm)
Hood:80 inches (203 cm)
ROPS:112.7 inches (286 cm)
Exhaust:122.9 inches (312 cm)

Dimensions

Width:106.4 inches (270 cm)
Length:190.9 inches (484 cm)
Wheelbase:110.5 inches (280 cm)
Rear tread:60 to 90 inches (152 to 228 cm), 60 to 110 inches (152 to 279 cm)
Front tread:60 to 84 inches (152 to 213 cm)
Bar rear axle:84 inch length (2133 mm), 105 inch length (2667 mm)
Ballasted weight:19,830 lbs (8994 kg)
Ground clearance:25.2 inches (2WD) (64 cm), 16 inches (4WD) (40 cm)
Operating weight:14,600 lbs (cab) (6622 kg)

Electrical

Battery AH:128
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:72
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:23
Pressure:2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow:20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
Service pump:8 gpm (30.3 lpm)
Steering flow:4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:optional with available air-conditioning
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential power assist wet disc brakes
Steering:hydrostatic power

Production

Series:TW Series
Built in:Romeo, Michigan, USA
Category:Row-Crop tractor
Original price:$52,277
Years produced:1979 - 1983

Transmission

Type:Dual Power
Gears:16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:356mm cerametallic disc
Description:The 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.
Oil capacity:92 qts (87.1 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:III
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):6,825 lbs (3095 kg)

Serial Numbers

1979:C592200
1980:C635700
1981:C660700
1982:C682200
1983:C694500
Location:Under right grill panel

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:1000

Related Models

Ford TW-35

Model:TW-35

Ford TW-20

Model:TW-20