- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1983–1989
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. 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-35 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 183.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
183.5 hp
136.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 35”, 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
- 16,341 lb
- 3-point lift
- 10,044 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
Ford TW-35 specs: key facts
The Ford TW-35 was built from 1983 to 1989.
The Ford TW-35 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 136.8 kW (183.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford TW-35 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Ford TW-35 weighs 7,412 kg (16,341 lb) unladen.
The Ford TW-35 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford TW-35 lifts 4,556 kg (10,044 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 35”
How does the TW-35 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 132 tractors within 10% of its power, 12% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 132 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a TW-35 have?
The only figure for the TW-35 is 183.5 hp (136.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 35”
How much will a TW-35 lift?
A TW-35 lifts 10,044 lb (4,556 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 3 three-point hitch.
| Pressure | 2,799 psi · 193 bar |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| 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 35”
What transmission does a TW-35 have?
Transmission specifications for the TW-35 are below.
| Clutch | pedal-operated dry single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 35”
How much does a TW-35 weigh?
A TW-35 weighs 16,341 lb (7,412 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 16,341 lb · 7,412 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 110.5–111.0 in · 2,807–2,819 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Length | 191.1 in · 4,854 mm |
| Width | 83.6 in · 2,123 mm |
| Height | 114.0 in · 2,895 mm |
| Front track | 63.0–87.0 in · 1,600–2,210 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 35”
What oil does a TW-35 take, and how much?
A TW-35 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 35” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 92.0 qt · 87.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 35” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 7.4 qt · 7.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 35” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 23.0 qt · 21.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 35” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a TW-35?
Within 10% of its 183.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 8830183.5 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1994Side by side with the TW-35 →
- Massey Ferguson 1500182.6 hp engine, claimed · 1971–1975Side by side with the TW-35 →
- John Deere 8100T182.6 hp engine, claimed · 1997–1998Side by side with the TW-35 →
- AGCO-ALLIS 9765182.5 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2001Side by side with the TW-35 →
- Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81182 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1997Side by side with the TW-35 →
- Fendt Favorit 620 LS (FWA291)182.0 hp engine, claimed · 1978Side by side with the TW-35 →
Common questions about the Ford TW-35
Is a TW-35 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford TW-35 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a TW-35 have?
A TW-35 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 35”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford TW 35 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-91284 · revision 956550. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document