Ford TW-30
Built: 1979-1983 · Series: Other models
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The Ford TW-30 rolled off the line in 1979-1983 as a tractor. The six-cylinder engine produces 120 kW.
It combines a Dual-power gearbox with 2-WD or 4-WD versions.
It runs on diesel; the engine is water-cooled. As standard, it runs on 14 x 16 (2-wd); ? x ? (4-wd) tyres at the front and 20.8 x 38 at the rear. It was replaced by the Ford TW-35. Within the range, rated power spans from 9.7 to 300 kW; with 120 kW, the TW-30 sits in the upper third. Directly alongside are the TW-25 with 113 kW below and the FW-25 with 122 kW above.
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | Ford Enginescorrect |
|---|---|
| Engine model | ?correct |
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
| Power | 165 hp 142 hp(drawbar) 163 hp(PTO) hp (120 kW)correct |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 401 cu inches (6.6 litres)correct |
| Bore | 4.4 inches (112 mm)correct |
| Stroke | 4.4 inches (112 mm)correct |
| Turbocharger | yescorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 190 inches (4850 mm)correct |
|---|---|
| Width | 104.5 inches (2650 mm)correct |
| Height | 116 inches (2950 mm) (cab)correct |
| Wheelbase | 110 inches (2780 mm)correct |
| Unladen weight | 14, 500 lbs (5, 200 kg)correct |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | Dual-powercorrect |
| Gearbox make | Fordcorrect |
| Forward gears | 16correct |
| Reverse gears | 4correct |
| Front tyres | 14 x 16 (2-wd); ? x ? (4-wd)correct |
| Rear tyres | 20.8 x 38correct |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 5, 900 lb (2600 kg)correct |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity | 100 gal (375 litres)twin tankscorrect |
| Linkage category | Cat IIIcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Plant | Basildon, UKcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cab | Ford 'Bubble cab'correct |
| Successor | Ford TW-35correct |
Other data
| Cab make | Fordcorrect |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford TW-30 have?
The Ford TW-30 delivers 120 kW.
What engine does the Ford TW-30 have?
6 cylinders, Diesel.
When was the Ford TW-30 built?
Production years: 1979-1983.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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