Head to head · Row Crop

Ford TW-20 vs Kubota M135X

Ford TW-20 Tractor
FordModel A

Ford TW-20

Row Crop

power
157 hp
displacement
401 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full TW-20 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota M135X

Row Crop

power
135 hp
displacement
374 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full M135X specs
FordFord TW-20
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ TW-20 higher · +22 hp (+16%)
TW-20157 hp
M135X135 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

TW-20 is in the 61st percentile; M135X is in the 49th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ TW-20 higher · +27 ci (+7%)
TW-20401 ci
M135X374 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

TW-20 is in the 51st percentile; M135X is in the 48th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ TW-20 higher · +2 (+50%)
TW-206
M135X4
Median Row Crop Tractor6

TW-20 is in the 50th percentile; M135X is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
TW-2016
M135X16
Median Row Crop Tractor16

TW-20 is in the 50th percentile; M135X is in the 50th · 1,200 models

TW-20 (A)M135X (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord TW-20Kubota M135XDifference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
ModelTW-20M135X—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFord TW-20Kubota M135XDifference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
ModelFordV6108-TI—
Power Output157hp135hp▲ TW-20+22 hp · +16%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders64▲ TW-20+2 · +50%
Displacement401ci374ci▲ TW-20+27 ci · +7%
Bore4.4in4.6in▲ M135X+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.4in5.5in▲ M135X+1.1 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecFord TW-20Kubota M135XDifference
TypeTwo-speed power shift with cerametallic disc clutchSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (8) range operator-controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord TW-20Kubota M135XDifference
Length176in172in▲ TW-20+4 in · +2%
Width104in89in▲ TW-20+15 in · +17%
Height113in107in▲ TW-20+6 in · +6%
Operating Weight12,249lb10,480lb▲ TW-20+1,769 lb · +17%

Hydraulics

SpecFord TW-20Kubota M135XDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord TW-20Kubota M135XDifference
TypeIndependentIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tread Width

SpecFord TW-20Kubota M135XDifference
Front Tread WidthNot recorded69.9in—
Rear TreadNot recorded62.8in—
Front Tread AdjustmentNot recorded69.9 - 73.8 in—
Rear Tread AdjustmentNot recorded62.8 - 82.1 in—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord TW-20Kubota M135XDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity5,700lb5,810lb▲ M135X+110 lb · +2%

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord TW-20Kubota M135XDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discsHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord TW-20Kubota M135XDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord TW-20Kubota M135XDifference
Coolant5.5gal4gal▲ TW-20+1.5 gal · +38%

Operator Station

SpecFord TW-20Kubota M135XDifference
TypeROPSCab standard with heat and air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 61st percentile (157 hp)B · 49th percentile (135 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 51st percentile (401 ci)B · 48th percentile (374 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 50th percentile (12,249 lb)B · 35th percentile (10,480 lb)
A · TW-20B · M135XMedian Row Crop Tractor
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