192hp Turbocharged Intercooled Six-Cylinder Power from Ford’s TW Series
Timik Engines supplies fully re-manufactured turbocharged intercooled diesel engines for the Ford TW35 tractor, the flagship model of Ford’s updated TW range introduced in 1983 and built at the Antwerp factory in Belgium.
The TW35 replaced the TW-30 at the top of the lineup and retained the air-to-air intercooling system that had distinguished the TW-30 from the models below it, while delivering more power and the comfort and operational improvements introduced across the 1983 range. At 192hp gross, it was the most powerful conventional tractor Ford offered at the time and remained in production until 1986.
The TW35 was available in two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations and was primarily aimed at large-acreage arable contracting and heavy draught operations where sustained high-power output was essential.
The intercooler brought a significant torque advantage over the non-intercooled TW-25, with peak torque of 701Nm arriving at 1,600rpm for strong, consistent pulling under heavy load. The Dual Power transmission offered 16 forward and 4 reverse gears with on-the-move shifting between direct drive and a lower power mode.
Its combination of intercooled power and mechanical robustness has made it a lasting rebuild candidate among operators running high-output vintage equipment.
The engine fitted to the Ford TW35 is the Ford 401 six-cylinder, liquid-cooled turbocharged intercooled diesel, displacing 6.6 litres with a square bore and stroke of 112 x 112mm. It is rated at 187hp (139.4kW) net and 192hp (143.2kW) gross at 2,200rpm, with a maximum torque of 701Nm (517 lb-ft) at 1,600rpm, a compression ratio of 15.6:1, and a firing order of 1-5-3-6-2-4.
Timik Engines re-manufactures this unit to full specification, restoring the block, cylinder head, crankshaft, turbocharger, intercooler, and rotating assembly to original factory tolerances. Where a TW35 engine has accumulated significant hours or shows signs of wear, a fully re-manufactured unit is the most reliable and cost-effective route back to full working capacity.
The engine block is bored back to standard with new liners fitted. The cylinder head is remanufactured with valve seats re-cut and new valves fitted. The crankshaft is ground to precise tolerances.
All engines are rebuilt in our clean workshop with new pistons and rings, bearings, oil pump, water pump, and complete gasket set. Fuel injection equipment is remanufactured and turbochargers replaced where applicable.
Every engine is dynamometer tested to confirm correct power output, oil pressure, and operating temperatures. Engines are painted and prepared for delivery with full documentation.
Prices exclude VAT.
Ford tractor engine blocks are prone to microscopic pores and casting voids that can allow coolant to seep into the oil over time. Block porosity treatment seals these voids using a vacuum impregnation process, where resin is drawn into any leakage paths and cured under pressure. This significantly extends engine life and reduces the risk of coolant contamination after rebuild. We recommend this treatment for all Ford engines where long-term reliability is a priority.
All engines are supplied on an exchange basis. You send us your existing engine and we return a fully remanufactured unit. If you do not have a donor engine, contact us to discuss surcharge options.
Donor engines must be complete (block, head, crankshaft, and major castings intact). Engines with severe damage may incur additional charges. Contact us before dispatch for assessment.
Timik Agricultural Ltd, Church House Farm, Clewers Hill, Waltham Chase, Southampton, SO32 2LN, United Kingdom