- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1979–1983
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford TW-30 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
Ford 401 DF-TI six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 174.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
174.6 hp
130.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 30”, 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
- 14,625 lb
- 3-point lift
- 9,722 lb
- Top speed
- 15.5–18.6 mph
Ford TW-30 (A) specs: key facts
The Ford TW-30 (A) was built from 1979 to 1983.
The Ford TW-30 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 130.2 kW (174.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford TW-30 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Ford TW-30 (A) has a Ford 401 DF-TI engine, a 6-cylinder 6.58 L diesel unit.
The Ford TW-30 (A) weighs 6,634 kg (14,625 lb) unladen.
The Ford TW-30 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford TW-30 (A) lifts 4,410 kg (9,722 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 30”
How does the TW-30 (A) 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 142 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 142 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a TW-30 (A) have?
The only figure for the TW-30 (A) is 174.6 hp (130.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 30”
What engine is in a TW-30 (A)?
A TW-30 (A) has a Ford 401 DF-TI, a 6-cylinder 6.58 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Ford 401 DF-TI |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 401.7 ci · 6.58 L |
| Max torque | 494 lb·ft · 670 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 30”
How much will a TW-30 (A) lift?
A TW-30 (A) lifts 9,722 lb (4,410 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 3 three-point hitch.
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 9,722 lb · 4,410 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 21 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 30”
What transmission does a TW-30 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the TW-30 (A) are below.
| Clutch | pedal-operated dry single-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | hydrostatic steering with adjustable steering column and separate hydraulic pump |
| Top speed | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 30”
How much does a TW-30 (A) weigh?
A TW-30 (A) weighs 14,625 lb (6,634 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 14,625 lb · 6,634 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 19,820 lb · 8,990 kg |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in · 2,807 mm |
| Length | 190.9 in · 4,849 mm |
| Width | 83.6 in · 2,124 mm |
| Height | 116.0 in · 2,946 mm |
| Ground clearance | 25.2 in · 640 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 60.0–84.0 in · 1,524–2,134 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0–110.0 in · 1,524–2,794 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 13.3 ft · 4.06 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 30”
What oil does a TW-30 (A) take, and how much?
A TW-30 (A) 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 30” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 79.0 qt · 74.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 30” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 7.4 qt · 7.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 30” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 24.5 qt · 23.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 30” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a TW-30 (A)?
Within 10% of its 174.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- WHITE 4-175174.6 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1983Side by side with the TW-30 (A) →
- AGCO-ALLIS 9670174.6 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1995Side by side with the TW-30 (A) →
- AGCO-ALLIS 9675174.6 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1998Side by side with the TW-30 (A) →
- John Deere 4640 (A)175.4 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1982Side by side with the TW-30 (A) →
- WHITE 6175172.6 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1999Side by side with the TW-30 (A) →
- Mercedes-Benz MB-trac 1800 intercooler177 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1991Side by side with the TW-30 (A) →
Common questions about the Ford TW-30 (A)
Is a TW-30 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford TW-30 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a TW-30 (A) have?
A TW-30 (A) has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 21 teilig shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 30”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford TW 30 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-90317 · revision 915628. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document