- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1983–1989
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
Ford TW 15 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 130.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
130.2 hp
97.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 15”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 13,415 lb
- 3-point lift
- 10,044 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
Ford TW 15 specs: key facts
The Ford TW 15 was built from 1983 to 1989.
The Ford TW 15 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 97.1 kW (130.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford TW 15 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Ford TW 15 weighs 6,085 kg (13,415 lb) unladen.
The Ford TW 15 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford TW 15 lifts 4,556 kg (10,044 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 15”
How does the TW 15 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 273 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 273 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a TW 15 have?
The only figure for the TW 15 is 130.2 hp (97.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 15”
How much will a TW 15 lift?
A TW 15 lifts 10,044 lb (4,556 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Lift at ends | 10,044 lb · 4,556 kg |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,873 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 15”
What transmission does a TW 15 have?
Transmission specifications for the TW 15 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry single plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated hydraulic wet disc brake acting on rear wheels |
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering with adjustable steering column |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 15”
How much does a TW 15 weigh?
A TW 15 weighs 13,415 lb (6,085 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 13,415 lb · 6,085 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 109.7 in · 2,786 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 180.6 in · 4,586 mm |
| Width | 83.6 in · 2,123 mm |
| Height | 112.8 in · 2,865 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.2 in · 463 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–84.0 in · 1,524–2,134 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 63.9–90.0 in · 1,622–2,286 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 13.3 ft · 4.05 mtwo-wheel-drive version |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 15”
What oil does a TW 15 take, and how much?
A TW 15 engine takes 20.0 qt (18.9 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 20.0 qt · 18.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 15” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 92.0 qt · 87.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 15” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 7.4 qt · 7.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 15” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 22.0 qt · 20.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 15” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a TW 15?
Within 10% of its 130.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Landini 14.500 (DT) "TL 24 N/G"130.2 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1993Side by side with the TW 15 →
- Ford 8630130.2 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1994Side by side with the TW 15 →
- Lamborghini 135 DT Formula130.2 hp engine, claimed · 1991–1996Side by side with the TW 15 →
- Lamborghini 135 DT B Formula130.2 hp engine, claimed · from 1996Side by side with the TW 15 →
- SAME Antares II 130130.2 hp engine, claimed · from 1996Side by side with the TW 15 →
- Deutz-Fahr DX 145130 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1983Side by side with the TW 15 →
Common questions about the Ford TW 15
Is a TW 15 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford TW 15 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a TW 15 have?
A TW 15 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 15”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford TW 15 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-91241 · revision 917372. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document