Weight summary
The published Ford TW-5 weight is 11,323–14,445 lb (5,136–6,552 kg). The primary figure used for comparisons is 13,200 lb (5,987 kg), listed as Operating — 2WD duals cab. The published configurations span 3,122 lb, a 27.6% difference from the lightest listed setup.
How this weight compares
Row-Crop Tractor peers · 510 tractors in the benchmark.
Average
Low and high use the 10th and 90th percentiles of the peer group, which keeps one unusually light or heavy tractor from distorting the scale. Average is the peer-group mean.
Tractor profile
Model information
| Manufacturer | Ford |
|---|---|
| Model | TW-5 |
| Category | Farm tractor |
| Model years | 1983 – 1986 |
| Tractor type | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Published weight variants | 3 |
Weight variants
Shipping, operating, ballasted and drivetrain/configuration weights are kept separate when the source publishes them separately.
| Weight type | Configuration | Weight | Metric | US tons | Variant / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROPS Shipping | — | 11,323 lb | 5,136 kg | 5.66 | — |
| Operating | 2WD duals cab | 13,200 lb | 5,987 kg | 6.6 | — |
| Ballasted | — | 14,445 lb | 6,552 kg | 7.22 | — |
How configuration changes the weight
Technical details
Dimensions
Power & weight ratios
Transport snapshot
Weight context
Tractors with similar weight
Useful reference points from the same dataset.
Closest by published weight
- John Deere 6R 110 (13228 lb)
- New Holland T7.210 (13228 lb)
- J.I. Case 1370 (13170 lb)
- Massey Ferguson 6475 (13140 lb)
- Massey Ferguson 6480 (13140 lb)
Closest comparable tractors
- John Deere 7320 (13005 lb, 125 hp)
- John Deere 4440 (13270 lb, 130 hp)
- New Holland T7.170 (12787 lb, 125 hp)
- Ford TW-10 (12865 lb, 127.9 hp)
- Massey Ferguson 6475 (13140 lb, 133 hp)
Ford TW-5 weight FAQ
How much does a Ford TW-5 weigh?
The Ford TW-5 weighs 13,200 lb (5,987 kg) using the published Operating — 2WD duals cab figure. Across the published configurations on this page, weight ranges from 11,323 to 14,445 lb (5,136 to 6,552 kg).
What is the operating weight of the Ford TW-5 compared with shipping weight?
Published operating weight is 13,200 lb (5,987 kg), versus 11,323 lb (5,136 kg) for shipping weight. That is roughly 1,877 lb (16.6%) more than shipping weight. Operating weight is generally the more useful starting point when estimating a ready-to-use tractor.
How much does the Ford TW-5 weigh with ballast?
The published ballasted weight is 14,445 lb (6,552 kg). That is up to 3,122 lb (27.6%) above the lightest published configuration. Ballast can therefore change the practical hauling and ground-pressure picture substantially on this model.
Is the Ford TW-5 heavy or light for a row-crop tractor?
It is close to average for its peer group. The representative figure sits at about the 51st percentile, near the middle of the row-crop tractor peers. That puts it in the average range for this comparison. It is 806 lb lighter than the peer-group average of 14,006 lb.
How wide is the Ford TW-5 for transport?
The maximum published tractor width is 83.6 in (7 ft). That is 18.4 in under 8.5 ft before allowing for a loader, duals, implements or other equipment that may increase transport width.
Does the Ford TW-5 weigh more than 10,000 lb?
Yes. The representative published weight is 13,200 lb, and the heaviest published configuration on this page is 14,445 lb (7.22 US tons). Any trailer calculation also needs the trailer itself plus fuel, ballast, attachments and other equipment.
