Head to head · Row Crop
Ford 8830 vs Ford TW-20
FordFord 8830
vs
FordFord TW-20
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8830 higher · +23 hp (+15%)8830180 hp
TW-20157 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8830 is in the 70th percentile; TW-20 is in the 61st · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied8830401 ci
TW-20401 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8830 is in the 51st percentile; TW-20 is in the 51st · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied88306
TW-206
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8830 is in the 50th percentile; TW-20 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8830 higher · +2 (+13%)883018
TW-2016
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8830 is in the 61st percentile; TW-20 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
8830 (A)TW-20 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 8830 | TW-20 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | Ford | — |
| Power Output | 180hp | 157hp | ▲ 8830+23 hp · +15% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 401ci | 401ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 4.4in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Two-speed power shift with cerametallic disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191in | 176in | ▲ 8830+15 in · +9% |
| Width | 82in | 104in | ▲ TW-20+22 in · +27% |
| Height | Not recorded | 113in | — |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 12,249lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center gear pump, dual pumps optional | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | 540rpm | ▲ 8830+460 rpm · +85% |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | III/II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 5,700lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | MFWD - Mechanical Front Wheel Drive | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Power disc | Differential hydraulic wet discs | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.7gal | 5.5gal | ▲ 8830+0.2 gal · +4% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS or Cab (optional) | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 70th percentile (180 hp)B · 61st percentile (157 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 51st percentile (401 ci)B · 51st percentile (401 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 61st percentile (18)B · 50th percentile (16)
Length
median 180 inA · 64th percentile (191 in)B · 44th percentile (176 in)
A · 8830B · TW-20Median Row Crop Tractor