Ford TW-25 Row-Crop tractor Specs & Features

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Ford TW-25 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

Ford TW-25 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1983 – 1989.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford TW-25 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Ford TW-25 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Ford
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Antwerp, Belgium

Ford TW-25 Power

Engine:
Engine (gross):	160 hp 119.3 kW
Engine:	156 hp 116.3 kW
PTO (claimed):	140 hp 104.4 kW
Drawbar (tested):	124.84 hp 93.1 kW
PTO (tested):	140.68 hp 104.9 kW

Ford TW-25 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	72
Battery volts:	12
Battery AH:	128

Ford TW-25 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

4×4 MFWD 4WD

Differential lock:

hydraulic rear

Steering:

hydrostatic power

Brakes:

differential hydraulic wet disc

Cab:

ROPS. Cab optional.

Transmissions:

16-speed partial power shift

24-speed

Capacity

Fuel:	75 gal 283.9 L
	100 gal 378.5 L (Series II)
Hydraulic system:	18.25 gal 69.1 L

Hydraulics

Type:	open center*With closed-center remote valves.
Capacity:	18.25 gal 69.1 L
Pressure:	2500 psi 172.4 bar
Valves:	2
Pump flow:	15.3 gpm 57.9 lpm
	23.8 gpm 90.1 lpm (Series II)
Total flow:	27.5 gpm 104.1 lpm
Steering flow:	4.2 gpm 15.9 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	II
	III*Optional
Control:	position control and lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm):	7150 lbs 3243 kg
	9450 lbs 4286 kg *With optional auxiliary rams.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540/1000
Engine RPM:	540@1861 1000@1918

Ford TW-25 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Ford
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	401 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.4×4.4 inches 112 x 112 mm
Power:	156 hp 116.3 kW
Power (gross):	160 hp 119.3 kW
Fuel system:	indirect injection
Air cleaner:	dual paper elements
Pre-heating:	ether injection
	coolant heater
Compression:	15.6:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Torque:	424 lb-ft 574.9 Nm
Torque RPM:	1600
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	20 qts 18.9 L
Coolant capacity:	23 qts 21.8 L

Ford TW-25 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Transmission:	Dual Power
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	356mm dry disc
Oil capacity:	92 qts 87.1 L
Electrically-actuated Dual Power allows shift-on-the-move from Direct mode to lower Power Mode for each gear.

Ford TW-25 Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase:	108 inches 274 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	110.73 inches 281 cm
Length:	178.7 inches 453 cm
Width:	83.6 inches 212 cm
Ground clearance:	16.4 inches 41 cm
2WD Front tread:	60 to 84 inches 152 to 213 cm
4WD Front tread:	65 to 84 inches 165 to 213 cm
Rear tread:	64 to 100 inches 162 to 254 cm (manual)
Rear tread:	64 to 116 inches 162 to 294 cm (power)

Ford TW-25 Weight
Shipping:	12267 lbs 5564 kg (ROPS)
Operating:	15500 lbs 7030 kg (with duals)
Ballasted:	17965 lbs 8148 kg

Ford TW-25 Height
Steering wheel:	87.3 inches 221 cm
ROPS:	114.8 inches 291 cm
Cab:	116 inches 294 cm
Exhaust:	122.5 inches 311 cm

Ford TW-25 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1516

Nebraska Tractor Test 1516
Diesel 16-speed 2WD April 25 – May 15, 1984 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1516 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	140.68 hp 104.9 kW
Fuel use:	9.0 gal/hour 34.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	135.70 hp 101.2 kW
Fuel use:	8.1 gal/hour 30.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	124.84 hp 93.1 kW
Fuel use:	9.0 gal/hour 34.1 l/hour
Gear 5L used for power test.
Max pull:	15,614 lbs 7082 kg
Gear 2L used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford TW-25 a good tractor?

The Ford TW-25 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford TW-25 take?

Check out the Ford TW-25 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Ford made the TW-15

The Ford TW-25 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1983 – 1989