Ford TW-5
Built: 1983–1986 · Series: TW-Baureihe
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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
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 117 hp (86.1 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,300 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 415 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,800 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 6,582 cm³correct |
| Compression ratio | 16.3correct |
| Injection pressure | 205 barcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,140 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,123 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,940 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,740 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 410 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,010 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 16 V/4 Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 16correct |
| Reverse gears | 4correct |
| Front tyres | 11.00-16 ASF (A: 14.9-24 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 18.4-38 AS (A: 20.8-38 AS)correct |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 219.5 lcorrect |
|---|
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 14.3 kW/t (86 kW / 6 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 73% 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-5 have?
The Ford TW-5 delivers 117 hp.
How much does the Ford TW-5 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,010 kg.
What engine does the Ford TW-5 have?
6 cylinders, 6,582 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Ford TW-5 go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Ford TW-5?
4,140 mm × 2,123 mm × 2,940 mm.
When was the Ford TW-5 built?
Production years: 1983–1986.
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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