Ford TW-15

Ford TW-15 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

Ford TW-15 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1983 – 1990.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford TW-15 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-15 Production














Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Ford
Type: Row-Crop tractor
Factory: Antwerp, Belgium
Original price: $41,000


Ford TW-15 Power
















Engine:
Engine (gross): 140 hp
104.4 kW
Engine: 137 hp
102.2 kW
PTO (claimed): 120 hp
89.5 kW
Drawbar (tested): 105.89 hp
79.0 kW
PTO (tested): 121.40 hp
90.5 kW

Ford TW-15 Electrical
















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

Ford TW-15 Mechanical































Chassis: 4×2 2WD
  4×4 MFWD 4WD
Differential lock: hydraulic rear
Steering: power
Brakes: differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab: Two-post fixed ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Transmissions: 16-speed two-speed power shift
  24-speed

Capacity










Fuel: 58 gal
219.5 L
Hydraulic system: 18.25 gal
69.1 L
  23.8 gal
90.1 L (Series II)

Hydraulics

























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

Tracktor Hitch













Rear Type: II/I
  III*Optional
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm): 7150 lbs
3243 kg
  9450 lbs
4286 kg *With optional auxiliary ram.

Power Take-off (PTO)










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

Ford TW-15 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: 137 hp
102.2 kW
Power (gross): 140 hp
104.4 kW
Air cleaner: dry
Compression: 15.6:1
Rated RPM: 2200
Torque: 384 lb-ft
520.7 Nm
Torque RPM: 1600
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 20 qts
18.9 L
Coolant capacity: 22 qts
20.8 L



Ford TW-15 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

















Transmission: Dual Power
Type: two-speed 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-15 Dimensions




























2WD Wheelbase: 108 inches
274 cm
4WD Wheelbase: 105 inches
266 cm
Length: 163.2 inches
414 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 110 inches
162 to 279 cm (manual)
Rear tread: 64 to 116 inches
162 to 294 cm (power)













Ford TW-15 Weight
ROPS Shipping: 11355 lbs
5150 kg
Operating: 14300 lbs
6486 kg (4WD cab duals)
Ballasted: 16680 lbs
7566 kg
















Ford TW-15 Height
Steering wheel: 97 inches
246 cm
ROPS: 113 inches
287 cm
Cab: 116 inches
294 cm
Exhaust: 130.5 inches
331 cm

Ford TW-15 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1515













































Nebraska Tractor Test 1515
Diesel 16-speed 2WD
April 25 – May 12, 1984
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1515 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 121.40 hp
90.5 kW
Fuel use: 7.7 gal/hour
29.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 117.83 hp
87.9 kW
Fuel use: 7.0 gal/hour
26.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 105.89 hp
79.0 kW
Fuel use: 7.7 gal/hour
29.1 l/hour
Gear 5L used for power test.
Max pull: 13,247 lbs
6008 kg
Gear 2L used for pull test.










Nebraska Tractor Test 1536









































Nebraska Tractor Test 1536
Diesel 16-speed 4WD
September 10 – 18, 1984
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1536 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 121.25 hp
90.4 kW
Fuel use: 7.6 gal/hour
28.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 115.58 hp
86.2 kW
Fuel use: 1.0 gal/hour
3.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 105.76 hp
78.9 kW
Fuel use: 7.6 gal/hour
28.8 l/hour
Gear 5L used for power test.
Max pull: 15,939 lbs
7229 kg
Gear 1H used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford TW-15 a good tractor?

The Ford TW-15 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-15 take?

Check out the Ford TW-15 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-5

The Ford TW-15 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1983 – 1990

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