Head to head · Utility
Ford 3230 vs Ford 3430
FordFord 3230
vs
FordFord 3430
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 3430 higher · +2 hp (+5%)323037 hp
343039 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
3230 is in the 30th percentile; 3430 is in the 32nd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied3230192 ci
3430192 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
3230 is in the 51st percentile; 3430 is in the 51st · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied32303
34303
Median Utility Tractor4
3230 is in the 23rd percentile; 3430 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied32308
34308
Median Utility Tractor12
3230 is in the 23rd percentile; 3430 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
3230 (A)3430 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Ford 3430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 3230 | 3430 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Ford 3430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Power Output | 37hp | 39hp | ▲ 3430+2 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,000RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 192ci | 192ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.2in | 4.2in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Ford 3430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Ford 3430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 137in | 137in | Same |
| Width | Not recorded | 69.5in | — |
| Height | 90.9in | 90.6in | ▲ 3230+0.3 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 5,374lb | 5,428lb | ▲ 3430+54 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Ford 3430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
| Pump Flow Capacity | Not recorded | 8.2gpm | — |
| Pressure | Not recorded | 2,175psi | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Hydrostatic Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Ford 3430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 541rpm | — |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Ford 3430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 6.00-16 | 8.3-24 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 12.4-28 | 13.6R28 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Ford 3430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 2,700lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Ford 3430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Hydrostatic Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Ford 3430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Ford 3430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | 2.8gal | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Ford 3430 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | ROPS | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 30th percentile (37 hp)B · 32nd percentile (39 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 51st percentile (192 ci)B · 51st percentile (192 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 50th percentile (5,374 lb)B · 51st percentile (5,428 lb)
A · 3230B · 3430Median Utility Tractor