Head to head · Utility
Ford 3230 vs John Deere 1550
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 1550
Utility
- power
- 43.4 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
FordFord 3230
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 1550
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 1550 higher · +6.4 hp (+17%)323037 hp
155043.4 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
3230 is in the 30th percentile; 1550 is in the 37th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 3230 higher · +13 ci (+7%)3230192 ci
1550179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
3230 is in the 51st percentile; 1550 is in the 49th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied32303
15503
Median Utility Tractor4
3230 is in the 23rd percentile; 1550 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1550 higher · +8 (+100%)32308
155016
Median Utility Tractor12
3230 is in the 23rd percentile; 1550 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
3230 (A)1550 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3230 | 1550 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Power Output | 37hp | 43.4hp | ▲ 1550+6.4 hp · +17% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ 1550+300 RPM · +15% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 192ci | 179ci | ▲ 3230+13 ci · +7% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.2in | ▲ 3230+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.2in | 4.3in | ▲ 1550+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Synchromesh, Creeper | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 137in | 148in | ▲ 1550+11 in · +8% |
| Width | Not recorded | 65.4in | — |
| Height | 90.9in | 95.8in | ▲ 1550+4.9 in · +5% |
| Operating Weight | 5,374lb | 5,468lb | ▲ 1550+94 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Manual | — |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 6.00-16 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 12.4-28 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Open, Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 30th percentile (37 hp)B · 37th percentile (43.4 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 51st percentile (192 ci)B · 49th percentile (179 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 50th percentile (5,374 lb)B · 51st percentile (5,468 lb)
A · 3230B · 1550Median Utility Tractor