Ford 3430

The Ford 3430 tractor belongs to the 30 Utility Series and was manufactured between 1990 and 1998. It features a 3-cylinder diesel engine with a liquid-cooling system, naturally aspirated induction, and a displacement of 192 cubic inches. The engine has a rated RPM of 2000, produces a maximum power of 39 hp, and has a maximum torque of 125.5 lb-ft (170.1 Nm) at 1200 rpm with a torque rise of 22.67%. The compression ratio is 16.3 to 1. The tractor is equipped with hydrostatic power steering and a gear transmission system, comprising 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears with specific gear ratios provided. The standard PTO speed is 541 rpm. Equipped with a three-point hitch of category II/I and designed with operator comfort in mind, the 3430 model can be found with either a Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) or a Cab. The 2WD versions have a slightly longer wheelbase compared to the 4WD variants. Weights vary from 4642 to 5490 pounds when shipping, with an operational weight of 5428 pounds for the 4WD ROPS version. The tractor uses 13.6R28 rear tires at 12 psi and 8.3-24 front tires at 14 psi. Detailed hydraulic system performance data is available, including a maximum force exerted of 2700 lbs (12.0 kN), pump delivery rates of 8.2 GPM (31.0 l/min) at minimum pressure and 7.2 GPM (27.4 l/min) at 2175 psi (150 bar) for maximum hydraulic power.