Head to head · Utility

Ford 3230 vs International Harvester 424

Ford 3230 Tractor
FordModel A

Ford 3230

Utility

power
37 hp
displacement
192 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 3230 specs
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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester 424

Utility

power
37 hp
displacement
145 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 424 specs
FordFord 3230
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 424

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
323037 hp
42437 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

3230 is in the 30th percentile; 424 is in the 30th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 3230 higher · +47 ci (+32%)
3230192 ci
424145 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

3230 is in the 51st percentile; 424 is in the 37th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 424 higher · +1 (+33%)
32303
4244
Median Utility Tractor4

3230 is in the 23rd percentile; 424 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
32308
4248
Median Utility Tractor12

3230 is in the 23rd percentile; 424 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

3230 (A)424 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 3230International Harvester 424Difference
ManufacturerFordInternational Harvester—
Model3230424—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 3230International Harvester 424Difference
ManufacturerFordInternational Harvester—
ModelNot recordedC-146—
Power Output37hp37hpSame
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,000RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ 424+1 · +33%
Displacement192ci145ci▲ 3230+47 ci · +32%
Bore4.4in3.4in▲ 3230+1 in · +29%
Stroke4.2in4.1in▲ 3230+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecFord 3230International Harvester 424Difference
TypeGearSliding gear with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 3230International Harvester 424Difference
Length137in121in▲ 3230+16 in · +13%
WidthNot recorded66.9in—
Height90.9in56.7in▲ 3230+34.2 in · +60%
Operating Weight5,374lb4,057lb▲ 3230+1,317 lb · +32%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 3230International Harvester 424Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 3230International Harvester 424Difference
TypeNot recordedLive—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecFord 3230International Harvester 424Difference
Front Tire Size6.00-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size12.4-28Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 3230International Harvester 424Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-point—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 3230International Harvester 424Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerPower assist—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical dry disc—

Electrical

SpecFord 3230International Harvester 424Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 3230International Harvester 424Difference
Coolant2.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecFord 3230International Harvester 424Difference
TypeROPSOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 30th percentile (37 hp)B · 30th percentile (37 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 51st percentile (192 ci)B · 37th percentile (145 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 50th percentile (5,374 lb)B · 37th percentile (4,057 lb)
A · 3230B · 424Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageFord 3230Full spec pageInternational Harvester 424