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Years in Production / 1979–1983

Ford

TW-10

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Ford TW-10.

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123hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1979–1983

Production years

Ford

Manufacturer

TW-10 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1979 - 1983

TW Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Romeo, Michigan, USA

Manufacturer
Ford
Original Price
$36,160

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Differential hydraulic wet discs brakes

Cab optional with available air-conditioning.

Steering
hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel
33 gal124.9 L
Fuel
25 gal (auxiliary tank)94.6 L
Hydraulic System
18.25 gal69.1 L
Hydraulic System
19.75 gal (Dual Power)74.8 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
18.25 gal69.1 L
Capacity
19.75 gal (Dual Power)74.8 L
Pressure
2500 psi172.4 bar
Pump Flow
16 gpm60.6 lpm
Pump Flow
8 gpm (service pump)30.3 lpm
Steering Flow
4.2 gpm15.9 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Rear Lift At24610mm
6,000 lbs2721 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/1000

Electrical

Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
72
Battery Volts
12
Battery Ah
128

TW-10 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Ford

diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
401 ci6.6 L
Bore Stroke
4.40x4.40 inches112 x 112 mm
Power
123 hp91.7 kW
Power Gross
127.9 hp95.4 kW
Air Cleaner
dry with precleaner
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
Rated Rpm
2300
Torque
314 lb-ft425.8 Nm
Torque Rpm
1800
Firing Order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
21 qts19.9 L
Coolant Capacity
22.5 qts (with heater)21.3 L
Intake Valve Clearance
0.014-0.016 inches0.356 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.017-0.019 inches0.432 mm
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
20 qts18.9 L

Engine Options

Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel

TW-10 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

The Dual Power pedal is located to the right of the clutch pedal. Pushing heel-down on the pedal engages an underdrive. The Dual Power may be shifted on the move.

Transmission
Dual Power
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
330mm cerametallic disc
Oil Capacity
79 qts74.8 L
Speeds Description
18.4x38 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Left lever selects high, low, or park. Right lever selects one of four forward gears or reverse. Tractor must be stopped before changing gears.

Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
330mm cerametallic disc
Oil Capacity
73 qts69.1 L
Speeds Description
18.4x38 rear tires.

Transmission Options

16-speed

8-speed

TW-10 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
175.6 in446 cm
Width
104.32 in264 cm
Height (cab)
116 in294 cm
Height (ROPS)
112.7 in286 cm
Wheelbase
109.7 in278 cm
Ground clearance
16 in40 cm
Front tread
60 in152 cm
Rear tread
60 in152 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
109.7 inches278 cm
Wheelbase
94 inches (short)238 cm
Weight
11250 to 12865 pounds
Front Tire
10.00-16
Rear Tire
18.4-38

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
10.00-162WD
Front Ag
7.50-182WD
Front Ag
14L-16.12WD
Front Ag
18.4-16.12WD
Front Ag
14.9-244WD
Front Ag
14.9-284WD
Rear Ag
18.4-38
Rear Ag
18.4-34
Rear Ag
24.5-32
Rear Ag
20.8-38

See it in action

Videos

Watch Ford TW-10 videos from their original YouTube creators.

TW-10 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1301

Diesel 16-speed 2WDMarch 22 - April 9, 1979

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 5PD used for power test.

Gear 2PD used for pull test.

Id
1301
Power At Rated Engine Speed
110.24 hp82.2 kW
Fuel Use
7.7 gal/hour29.1 l/hour
Fuel Use
6.8 gal/hour25.7 l/hour
Fuel Use
7.8 gal/hour29.5 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
101.09 hp75.4 kW
Max Power
94.34 hp70.3 kW
Max Pull
12,006 lbs5445 kg