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The 4WD versions of the TW15 and TW 25 had the same wheelbase, but the TW35 had a beefier 4WD and front axle which resulted in a longer wheelbase (by about 5 or 6 inches I think).

edit: from the brochure:

TW15(132hp DIN):

Length (to end of lower links) = 4460mm

Wheelbase = 2668mm

Ground Clearance (front axle) = 501mm

Weight (unballasted) = 6160kg

TW25 (154hp DIN):

Length (to end of lower links) = 4849mm

Wheelbase = 2668mm

Ground Clearance (front axle) = 501mm

Weight (unballasted) = 6300kg

TW35 (186hp DIN):

Length (to end of lower links) =4849mm

Wheelbase = 2813mm

Ground Clearance (front axle) = 490mm

Weight (unballasted) = 6890kg

All had the same size front wheels/tyres (14.9x28) but the TW15 and TW25 had 18.4x38 on the rear whilst the TW35 had 20.3x 38.

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TW15 and TW25 had the same wheelbase 105 inches.

TW35 110.7 inches

Overall length

TW15 175.6 inches  25 and 35 190.9 inches

The TW15 and 25 was also available in 2wd form but only 4wd for the 35

TW force II is different

TW15 wheelbase      2667mm 105    inches

            Overall length 4586mm 180.5 inches

TW25/35

            wheelbase      2813mm 110.7 inches

            Length              4854mm 191.1 inches

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Ploughmaster

Are you sure about your data, for me the TW10 and TW20 were the same with the TW30 being longer. The TW25 and TW35 were identical for me, Konedata and Tractordata confirm this. Could your brochure contain a typing error?

Yes  [img alt=;)]http://www.farmtoysforum.com/forum/Smileys/default/wink.gif  I don't think Ford would have put such a glaring error in the official brochure for the TW range (and archbarch has confirmed the figures, albeit he has quoted them in inches as opposed to mm). 

It appears that the later versions were altered, (I only have the brochure for the earlier incarnation  ::) .  I imagine the Force II TW25 gained the bigger, stronger TW30/35 front axle at that time, hence the longer wheelbase.

You are right, the TW10 and TW20 were pretty much the same tractor/skid unit. 

The TW20 however suffered from a distinct lack of fuel capacity, and if working hard from 7am, would need fuelling by around 4pm or it would run dry by 5pm (I speak from experience!).  Quite a few TW20's had extra tanks added, and when Ford revamped the range, they took the TW20 and added the longer tombstone and front fuel tank (and bonnet) from the TW30 to give it sufficient capacity to run all day long (90 gallons if I remember right). Underneath it was still basically an uprated TW20 though, and had the same wheelbase as a TW20, although the overall length was now the same as the TW35.

 

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