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Ford 8630 vs Ford TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed

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FordModel A

Ford 8630

Row Crop

power
156 hp
displacement
401 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 8630 specs
FordFord 8630
vs
FordFord TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed higher · +2 hp (+1%)
8630156 hp
TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed158 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8630 is in the 60th percentile; TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed is in the 61st · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
8630401 ci
TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed401 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8630 is in the 51st percentile; TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed is in the 51st · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
86306
TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8630 is in the 50th percentile; TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8630 higher · +2 (+13%)
863018
TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed16
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8630 is in the 61st percentile; TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed is in the 50th · 1,200 models

8630 (A)TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 8630Ford TW-30 Diesel 16-SpeedDifference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
Model8630TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFord 8630Ford TW-30 Diesel 16-SpeedDifference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
ModelFordNot recorded—
Power Output156hp158hp▲ TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed+2 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement401ci401ciSame
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke4.4in4.4inSame

Transmission

SpecFord 8630Ford TW-30 Diesel 16-SpeedDifference
TypeElectronically controlled full powershift16-Speed—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 8630Ford TW-30 Diesel 16-SpeedDifference
Length174in191in▲ TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed+17 in · +10%
Width82in106in▲ TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed+24 in · +29%
Height114in113in▲ 8630+1 in · <1%
Operating Weight11,500lb14,600lb▲ TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed+3,100 lb · +27%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 8630Ford TW-30 Diesel 16-SpeedDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 8630Ford TW-30 Diesel 16-SpeedDifference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm1,000rpm▲ TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 8630Ford TW-30 Diesel 16-SpeedDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/IIIIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded6,825lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 8630Ford TW-30 Diesel 16-SpeedDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4x4 MFWD 4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discDifferential power assist wet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord 8630Ford TW-30 Diesel 16-SpeedDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 8630Ford TW-30 Diesel 16-SpeedDifference
Coolant5.5gal5.8gal▲ TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed+0.3 gal · +5%

Operator Station

SpecFord 8630Ford TW-30 Diesel 16-SpeedDifference
TypeOpen operator station with ROPS or Cab (optional)Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 60th percentile (156 hp)B · 61st percentile (158 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 51st percentile (401 ci)B · 51st percentile (401 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 61st percentile (18)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 44th percentile (11,500 lb)B · 65th percentile (14,600 lb)
A · 8630B · TW-30 Diesel 16-SpeedMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageFord 8630Full spec pageFord TW-30 Diesel 16-Speed