Head to head · Row Crop
Ford 8970 vs Ford TW-35
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FordFord 8970
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FordFord TW-35
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8970 higher · +53 hp (+28%)8970240 hp
TW-35187 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8970 is in the 86th percentile; TW-35 is in the 72nd · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8970 higher · +55 ci (+14%)8970456 ci
TW-35401 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8970 is in the 80th percentile; TW-35 is in the 51st · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied89706
TW-356
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8970 is in the 50th percentile; TW-35 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied897016
TW-3516
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8970 is in the 50th percentile; TW-35 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
8970 (A)TW-35 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford TW-35 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 8970 | TW-35 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford TW-35 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Power Output | 240hp | 187hp | ▲ 8970+53 hp · +28% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ TW-35+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 456ci | 401ci | ▲ 8970+55 ci · +14% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.4in | ▲ 8970+0.6 in · +14% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford TW-35 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Partial Power Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford TW-35 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197in | 179in | ▲ 8970+18 in · +10% |
| Width | 96.7in | 83.6in | ▲ 8970+13.1 in · +16% |
| Height | 121in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 16,950lb | 15,100lb | ▲ 8970+1,850 lb · +12% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford TW-35 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing (CCLS) | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydraulic Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford TW-35 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford TW-35 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | 18.4R42 | 18.4-38 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford TW-35 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | III | 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 15,000lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford TW-35 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydraulic Power | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Differential hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford TW-35 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford TW-35 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6.6gal | 5.8gal | ▲ 8970+0.8 gal · +14% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford TW-35 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning or ROPS available | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 86th percentile (240 hp)B · 72nd percentile (187 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 · 73rd percentile (16,950 lb)B · 67th percentile (15,100 lb)
A · 8970B · TW-35Median Row Crop Tractor