Ford 3230

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Ford 3230 is a utility tractor that was part of Ford's 30 Utility Series. Manufactured between 1990 and 1994, this model was designed to be versatile and reliable for a variety of farm tasks. Equipped with a 37 horsepower Ford diesel engine, it features a liquid cooling system to maintain optimal engine temperatures during operations. It operates at a rated RPM of 2000 and offers a displacement of 192 cubic inches, with an engine bore and stroke measuring 4.40 inches and 4.20 inches, respectively. For the transmission, it utilizes an 8-speed gear system with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears. Additional details about this tractor such as the wheelbase measurements suggest this tractor was available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations, evidenced by the differing wheelbase lengths of 84.5 inches for the 2WD model and 84.1 inches for the 4WD model. The operating weight of the 4WD model with ROPS (rollover protection structure) is 5,374 pounds. The 3230 model came with standard agricultural tires, 6.00-16 at the front and 12.4-28 at the rear.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 37

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5374

Fuel Type: Diesel

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Ford 3230 Tractor

Ford 3230 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 33% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 45% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Ford
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 192
Bore (in): 4.4
Stroke (in): 4.2
Rated RPM: 2000
Power Output (hp): 37

Transmission

Type: Gear
Forward Gears: 8
Reverse Gears: 2
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 137
Width (in): -
Height (in): 90.9
Operating Weight (lb): 5374

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Hydrostatic Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 11
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1994
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: ROPS
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Open Center

Test Results

Test results are available from the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, conducted in 1991. The detailed results can be found in the linked PDF document.