- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1983–1986
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-5 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 115.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
115.5 hp
86.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 5”, 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
- 13,250 lb
- 3-point lift
- 9,447 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 18.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
Ford TW-5 specs: key facts
The Ford TW-5 was built from 1983 to 1986.
The Ford TW-5 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 86.1 kW (115.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford TW-5 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Ford TW-5 weighs 6,010 kg (13,250 lb) unladen.
The Ford TW-5 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford TW-5 lifts 4,285 kg (9,447 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford TW-5 delivers 69.1 L/min (18.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 5”
How does the TW-5 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 262 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 262 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a TW-5 have?
The only figure for the TW-5 is 115.5 hp (86.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 5”
How much will a TW-5 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A TW-5 lifts 9,447 lb (4,285 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 18.3 gpm · 69.1 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 9,447 lb · 4,285 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/4"- 20 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 5”
What transmission does a TW-5 have?
Transmission specifications for the TW-5 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry single plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering with adjustable steering column |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 5”
How much does a TW-5 weigh?
A TW-5 weighs 13,250 lb (6,010 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 13,250 lb · 6,010 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in · 2,740 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 163.0 in · 4,140 mm |
| Width | 83.6 in · 2,123 mm |
| Height | 115.7 in · 2,940 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.1 in · 410 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–84.0 in · 1,524–2,134 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 60.0–109.8 in · 1,524–2,790 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 13.3 ft · 4.05 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 5”
What oil does a TW-5 take, and how much?
A TW-5 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 5” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 92.0 qt · 87.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 5” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 7.4 qt · 7.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 5” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 21.0 qt · 19.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 5” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a TW-5?
Within 10% of its 115.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- URSUS 1232/1234115.5 hp engine, claimed · 1990–2009Side by side with the TW-5 →
- Fiat TS 115115.3 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2003Side by side with the TW-5 →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 6.15115.1 hp engine, claimed · 1995–1997Side by side with the TW-5 →
- Fiat F-120 DT116.4 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1993Side by side with the TW-5 →
- Renault 1181-4 (S)116.4 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1988Side by side with the TW-5 →
- Ford 8600 (A)116.4 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1976Side by side with the TW-5 →
Common questions about the Ford TW-5
Is a TW-5 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford TW-5 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a TW-5 have?
A TW-5 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/4"- 20 teilig shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford TW 5”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford TW 5 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110199 · revision 1055069. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document