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Ford TW 15

Built: 1983–1989 · Series: TW-Baureihe

← Predecessor: TW-10

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With the TW 15, Ford offers a model from the TW series. Production: 1983–1989. The engine delivers 132 hp (97.1 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 6,582 cm³. The engine comes from Ford. Torque is 511 Nm. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The machine is 4,586 mm long, 2,123 mm wide and 2,865 mm high. The unladen weight is 6,085 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,786 mm. Ground clearance is 463 mm. Top speed is 30 km/h. The tank holds 219.5 litres. Transmission: 16 V/4 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 11.00-16 ASF (A: 14.9-28 AS), rear 18.4-38 AS. The model was built in Basildon, UK. The gross vehicle weight is 10,470 kg. The fuel is diesel. PTO output is 120 hp. The compression ratio is 15.6:1. Maximum torque is reached at 1,600 rpm. Construction: unit construction (no separate frame). Injection pressure is 226 bar. The linkage is category II. Its predecessor was the Ford TW-10. The TW-Baureihe series covers 3 models. Rated output within it ranges from 117 to 132 hp; the TW 15 sits at the top of that range with 132 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the TW-10 (A) below it with 127 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 5,836 to 6,085 kg; here the TW 15 sits at the top of that range with 6,085 kg. 5516 Ford models across 101 series are on record.

Ford TW series – the large tractors from Basildon and Antwerp, 1979 to 1990, six-cylinder engines of 6,582 cc, 86 to 97 kW, up to 511 Nm torque

The Ford TW series began in 1979 as Ford Tractor Operations' large-tractor programme and was built until 1990 at Basildon in England and at Ford's plant in Antwerp, Belgium, before the successor Ford New Holland 40 series took over. The register lists the TW-5, TW-10 and TW-15 types here, from the lower and middle output range of the series, which extended upward to the TW-35; the TW-10 is additionally listed as a four-wheel-drive version (A). All three models share a six-cylinder diesel engine of 6,582 cc, which reached different power levels across the series depending on turbocharging and tuning.

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The register lists 3 versions here with 86.1 to 97.1 kW from the common six-cylinder of 6,582 cc, torque of 415 to 511 Nm at 2,200 to 2,300 rpm, kerb weights of 5,836 to 6,085 kg, a gross weight of up to 10,470 kg, lengths of 4,140 to 4,586 mm, widths of 2,123 to 2,200 mm and heights of 2,865 to 2,950 mm; PTO output is 120 hp.

The TW series placed Ford in the large-tractor segment against competitors such as Case IH and Deutz-Fahr, and against its own Versatile subsidiary, which fitted the same six-cylinder engine in parallel into its articulated FW models. In Europe and North America, TW tractors were used chiefly in mixed farming and contracting, where the robust drivetrain and comparatively simple hydraulics were valued.

When buying a used TW, the key points are the condition of the clutch and gearbox, as the series' mechanical transmissions wear under high drawbar loads, plus seals and turbocharger of the six-cylinder engine, the hydraulic pump and lines, and corrosion on mudguards and cab; engine and drivetrain parts remain available through New Holland parts channels, as the series is technically related to later Ford and New Holland ranges.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford TW-Baureihe, New Holland (Nachfolgemarke)

Technical data

Engine

Engine make	Fordcorrect
Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	132 hp (97.1 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,200 rpmcorrect
Torque	511 Nmcorrect
Speed at max. torque	1,600 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	6correct
Displacement	6,582 cm³ (401 cu inches (6.6 litres))correct
Bore	4.4 inches (112 mm)correct
Stroke	4.4 inches (112 mm)correct
Compression ratio	15.6correct
Injection pressure	226 barcorrect
Turbocharger	yescorrect
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	4,586 mmcorrect
Length	145 inches (4450 mm)correct
Width	2,123 mmcorrect
Width	104.5 inches (2650 mm)correct
Height	2,865 mmcorrect
Height	116 inches (2950 mm) (cab)correct
Wheelbase	2,786 mm (110 inches (2780 mm))correct
Ground clearance	463 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	6,085 kg (12,700 lbs (5,700 kg))correct
Gross vehicle weight	10,470 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox	16 V/4 Rcorrect
Gearbox make	Fordcorrect
Forward gears	16 (24) (Optional)correct
Reverse gears	4 (6)correct
Front tyres	11.00-16 ASF (A: 14.9-28 AS)correct
Rear tyres	18.4-38 AScorrect
Top speed	30 km/hcorrect

Working data

Lifting capacity	6, 000 lb (2700 kg)correct
Fuel tank capacity	219.5 l (33 gal (124 litres); 25 gal (95 litre) Auxiliary tank)correct

Origin and approval

Plant	Basildon, UKcorrect
Construction	unit construction (no separate frame)correct
Cab	Ford 'Bubble cab' MkIIcorrect

Other data

Cab make	Fordcorrect
Drawbar output	105correct
Linkage category	Cat IIcorrect
PTO output	120 hpcorrect
Predecessor	Ford TW-10correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 16 kW/t (97 kW / 6.1 t)

Power class: Large (100–180 hp)

Stronger than 78% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Ford TW 15 have?

The Ford TW 15 delivers 132 hp.

How much does the Ford TW 15 weigh?

The unladen weight is 6,085 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford TW 15?

10,470 kg.

What engine does the Ford TW 15 have?

6 cylinders, 6,582 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Ford TW 15 go?

Top speed is 30 km/h.

What is the PTO output of the Ford TW 15?

PTO output is 120 hp.

What are the dimensions of the Ford TW 15?

4,586 mm × 2,123 mm × 2,865 mm.

When was the Ford TW 15 built?

Production years: 1983–1989.

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 the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
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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