The Ford TW-15 is a 2WD or 4WD row-crop tractor from the TW series. This tractor was manufactured by Ford in Antwerp, Belgium from 1983 to 1990. The Ford TW-15 is equipped with a 6.6 L (401.0 cu·in) six-cylinder diesel engine and one of two transmissions: a two-speed power shift with dry disc clutch transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears or transmission with 24 forward and 6 reverse gears.
The Ford TW-15 row-crop tractor used the Ford engine. It is a 6.6 L, 6,571 cm2, (401.0 cu·in) six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with 112.0 mm (4.41 in) of the cylinder bore and 112.0 mm (4.41 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 15.6:1. This engine produced 142 PS (104.4 kW; 140 HP) at 2,200 rpm of output power and 520.7 N·m (53.1 kg·m, 383.8 ft·lb) at 1,600 rpm of peak torque.
The TW15 is equipped with power steering, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, two-post fixed ROPS or cab with air-conditioning (optional), and 219.5 liters (58 US gal.; 48.3 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the Ford TW-15 row-crop tractor:
- Ford 773 loader
- Ford 7412 loader
Ford TW-15 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Ford TW-15 |
| Length | 4,140 mm (163 in) |
| Width | 2,120 mm (83.5 in) |
| Height | ROPS: 2,870 mm (113 in) Cab: 2,940 mm (115.7 in) |
| Wheel base | 2WD: 2,740 mm (107.9 in) 4WD: 2,660 mm (104.7 in) |
| Ground clearance | 410 mm (16.1 in) |
| Weight (shipping) | ROPS: 5,150 kg (11,354 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 219.5 liters (58 US gal.; 48.3 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V, 128Ah |
| Cabin type | Two-post fixed ROPS or cab with air-conditioning (optional) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Ford |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 6.6 L, 6,571 cm2, (401.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 112.0 mm X 112.0 mm (4.41 in X 4.41 in) |
| Compression ratio | 15.6:1 |
| Horsepower | 142 PS (104.4 kW; 140 HP) at 2,200 rpm |
| Torque | 520.7 N·m (53.1 kg·m, 383.8 ft·lb) at 1,600 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 18.9 L (20 US. qt, 16.6 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 20.8 L (22 US. qt, 18.3 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering type | Power |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Differential lock | Hydraulic rear |
| Transmission model | Dual Power |
| Transmission type | Two-speed power shift with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 31.5 kmh (19.6 mph) Reverse: 13.1 kmh (8.1 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 87.1 L (23 US. gal, 19.2 Imp. gal.) |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | – |
| Gears | 24 forward and 6 reverse |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 10.00-16 (2WD), 11.00-16 (2WD), 14L-16 (2WD), 14.9-24 (4WD), 14.9-28 (4WD), 16.9-28 (4WD) |
| Rear tires | Ag: 18.4-38, 20.8-38 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | II/I III (optional) |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at 610 mm/ 24 in) | Standard: 3,245 kg (7,155 lbs) Optioanl: 4,285 kg (9,450 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Independent |
| Rear PTO speed | 540/1000 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Open center |
| Hydraulic capacity | 69.1 L (18.3 US. gal, 15.2 Imp. gal.) Series II: 90.1 L (23.8 US. gal, 19.8 Imp. gal.) |
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Valves | 2 |
| Pump flow | 15.3 gpm (57.9 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm) |
| Total flow | 27.5 gpm (104.1 lpm) |
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