Head to head · Row Crop
Ford 8870 vs Ford TW-20
FordFord 8870
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FordFord TW-20
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8870 higher · +53 hp (+34%)8870210 hp
TW-20157 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8870 is in the 79th percentile; TW-20 is in the 61st · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8870 higher · +55 ci (+14%)8870456 ci
TW-20401 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8870 is in the 80th percentile; TW-20 is in the 51st · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied88706
TW-206
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8870 is in the 50th percentile; TW-20 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied887016
TW-2016
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8870 is in the 50th percentile; TW-20 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
8870 (A)TW-20 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 8870 | TW-20 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Power Output | 210hp | 157hp | ▲ 8870+53 hp · +34% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ TW-20+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 456ci | 401ci | ▲ 8870+55 ci · +14% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.4in | ▲ 8870+0.6 in · +14% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Two-speed power shift with cerametallic disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197in | 176in | ▲ 8870+21 in · +12% |
| Width | 96.7in | 104in | ▲ TW-20+7.3 in · +8% |
| Height | 121in | 113in | ▲ 8870+8 in · +7% |
| Operating Weight | 16,700lb | 12,249lb | ▲ 8870+4,451 lb · +36% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing (CCLS) | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | 540rpm | ▲ 8870+460 rpm · +85% |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 14L-16.1 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 18.4R42 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 12,500lb | 5,700lb | ▲ 8870+6,800 lb · +119% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Differential hydraulic wet discs | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6.6gal | 5.5gal | ▲ 8870+1.1 gal · +20% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford TW-20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 79th percentile (210 hp)B · 61st percentile (157 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 80th percentile (456 ci)B · 51st percentile (401 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 72nd percentile (16,700 lb)B · 50th percentile (12,249 lb)
A · 8870B · TW-20Median Row Crop Tractor