Production | |
| Manufacturer: | Ford |
| Type: | Row-Crop tractor |
| Factory: | Romeo, Michigan, USA |
| Original price: | $52,277 |
Ford TW-30 Power | |
| Engine (gross): | 188.2 hp 140.3 kW |
| Engine: | 175 hp 130.5 kW |
| Drawbar (claimed): | 144.2 hp 107.5 kW |
| PTO (claimed): | 163 hp 121.5 kW |
| Drawbar (tested): | 142.21 hp 106.0 kW |
| PTO (tested): | 163.28 hp 121.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| 4x4 MFWD 4WD | |
| Steering: | hydrostatic power |
| Brakes: | differential power assist wet disc |
| Cab: | Cab optional with available air-conditioning. |
| Transmission: | 16-speed |
Hydraulics | |
| Type: | 23 |
| Pressure: | 2500 psi 172.4 bar |
| Pump flow: | 20 gpm 75.7 lpm |
| 8 gpm 30.3 lpm (service pump) | |
| Steering flow: | 4.2 gpm 15.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type: | III |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): | 6,825 lbs 3095 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | independent |
| Rear RPM: | 1000 |
TW-30 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Under right grill panel |
| 1979: | C592200 |
| 1980: | C635700 |
| 1981: | C660700 |
| 1982: | C682200 |
| 1983: | C694500 |
Electrical | |
| Charging system: | alternator |
| Charging amps: | 72 |
| Battery volts: | 12 |
| Battery AH: | 128 |
Engine Detail | |
| Ford | |
| turbocharged intercooled diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 401 ci 6.6 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 4.40x4.40 inches 112 x 112 mm |
| Power: | 175 hp 130.5 kW |
| Power (gross): | 188.2 hp 140.3 kW |
| Air cleaner: | dry with precleaner |
| Compression: | 15.6:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2200 |
| Torque: | 494 lb-ft 669.9 Nm |
| Torque RPM: | 1600 |
| Firing order: | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Oil capacity: | 20 qts 18.9 L |
| Coolant capacity: | 23 qts 21.8 L |
| 24.5 qts 23.2 L (with heater) | |
| Intake valve clearance: | 0.014-0.016 inches 0.356 mm |
| Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.017-0.019 inches 0.432 mm |
Transmission | |
| Transmission: | Dual Power |
| Gears: | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch: | 356mm cerametallic disc |
| Oil capacity: | 92 qts 87.1 L |
| 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. | |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 110.5 inches 280 cm |
| Length: | 190.9 inches 484 cm |
| Width: | 106.4 inches 270 cm |
| Operating weight: | 14,600 lbs 6622 kg (cab) |
| Ballasted weight: | 19,830 lbs 8994 kg |
| Ground clearance: | 25.2 inches 64 cm (2WD) |
| 16 inches 40 cm (4WD) | |
| Rear axle: | Bar: 84 inch length 2133 mm |
| Rear axle: | Bar: 105 inch length 2667 mm |
| Front tread: | 60 to 84 inches 152 to 213 cm |
| Rear tread: | 60 to 90 inches 152 to 228 cm |
| Rear tread: | 60 to 110 inches 152 to 279 cm |