Ford TW-5

Ford TW-5 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

Ford TW-5 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1983 – 1986.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford TW-5 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-5 Production











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


Ford TW-5 Power
















Engine:
Engine (gross): 125 hp
93.2 kW
Engine: 122 hp
91.0 kW
PTO (claimed): 105 hp
78.3 kW
Drawbar (tested): 92.62 hp
69.1 kW
PTO (tested): 105.74 hp
78.9 kW

Ford TW-5 Electrical
















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

Ford TW-5 Mechanical




























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

Capacity







Fuel: 58 gal
219.5 L
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
Pump flow: 16 gpm
60.6 lpm
  25 gpm
94.6 lpm (Series II)
Total flow: 28.2 gpm
106.7 lpm
Steering flow: 4.2 gpm
15.9 lpm

Tracktor Hitch










Rear Type: II
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

Title serial numbers






























Location: Serial number plate under the forward right grill panel.
1983: C694500
1984: C707400
1985: C732600
1986: A915854
1987: A917560
1988: A919438
1989: A922535
1990: A925099


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Ford TW-5? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Ford TW-5 Engine detail














































Engine Detail
Ford
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 401 ci
6.6 L
Bore/Stroke: 4.4×4.4 inches
112 x 112 mm
Power: 122 hp
91.0 kW
Power (gross): 125 hp
93.2 kW
Air cleaner: dry
Compression: 16.3:1
Rated RPM: 2300
Torque: 306 lb-ft
414.9 Nm
Torque RPM: 1800
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 20 qts
18.9 L
Coolant capacity: 21 qts
19.9 L



Ford TW-5 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

















Transmission: Dual Power
Type: partial power shift
Gears: 16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch: 330mm 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-5 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-5 Weight
ROPS Shipping: 11323 lbs
5136 kg
Operating: 13200 lbs
5987 kg (2WD duals cab)
Ballasted: 14445 lbs
6552 kg
















Ford TW-5 Height
Steering wheel: 87 inches
220 cm
ROPS: 112.7 inches
286 cm
Cab: 116 inches
294 cm
Exhaust: 130.5 inches
331 cm

Ford TW-5 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1514













































Nebraska Tractor Test 1514
Diesel 16-speed 2WD
April 26 – May 16, 1984
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1514 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 105.74 hp
78.9 kW
Fuel use: 7.1 gal/hour
26.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 96.83 hp
72.2 kW
Fuel use: 6.2 gal/hour
23.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 92.62 hp
69.1 kW
Fuel use: 7.0 gal/hour
26.5 l/hour
Gear 5L used for power test.
Max pull: 12,249 lbs
5556 kg
Gear 2L used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford TW-5 a good tractor?

The Ford TW-5 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-5 take?

Check out the Ford TW-5 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-5 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1983 – 1986

Where is the serial number on a Ford TW-5?

Lookup serial number plate under the forward right grill panel.

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