Several Ford TW tractors were part of a 38-strong collection that went under the hammer (at auction) in England last Saturday (May 12).
The collection was owned by Ford tractor enthusiast Paul Cable; the sale was conducted by well-known auctioneer Cheffins.
Also Read: Calling all Ford fanatics: Go back in time at this ‘classic’ saleTim Scrivener was present at the auction for AgriLand.
The tractor pictured above is a 1982 Ford TW-30 – a big, six-cylinder beast bearing the serial number 910973. It came with a drawbar, PAVT rear rims, inside rear wheel weights, under-slung front weights and a ZF front axle.
It was shod on Firestone 20.8 R38 rear wheels/tyres.
7,387 hours were showing on its odometer. It sold for £25,000 (no VAT) plus 5% buyer’s commission.
Other TWs up for grabs
This 1985 Ford TW-25 (below) was also sold at the auction. It bore the serial number 913619. It came with a drawbar, PAVT rear rims, inside rear wheel weights, front under-slung weights and a ZF front axle. It sat on 18.4 R38 rear wheels/tyres. 5,783 hours were showing on the clock.
It sold for £10,000 (no VAT) plus 5% buyer’s commission.
Also up for grabs was this 1984 Ford TW-25 (below). It was particularly noticeable for its 2WD configuration. Its serial number was 911945. It came with a drawbar, PAVT rear rims, inside rear wheel weights and under-slung front weights. It was booted out on 18.4 R38 rear wheels/tyres. 8,014 hours were showing.
It sold; the hammer fell at £10,000 (no VAT) plus 5% buyer’s commission.
Also changing hands was this 1982 (2WD) Ford TW-20 (below); its serial number was 910261. It came with a drawbar, PAVT rear rims and inside rear wheel weights. It was shod on 18.4 R38 rear wheels/tyres. 5,182 hours were visible on the odometer.
The hammer fell at £11,500 (no VAT) plus 5% buyer’s commission.
Yet another of the species to go under the hammer was this 1980 Ford TW-10 (below); it bore the serial number 907424. It had a ZF front axle, drawbar, inside rear wheel weights and PAVT rear rims. It sat on 18.4 R38 rear wheels/tyres. Just 4,276 hours were showing on the clock.
It changed hands for £16,000 (no VAT) plus 5% buyer’s commission.
