Head to head · Utility
Ford 3230 vs John Deere 3520
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 3520
Utility
- power
- 37 hp
- displacement
- 91.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
FordFord 3230
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 3520
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied323037 hp
352037 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
3230 is in the 30th percentile; 3520 is in the 30th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 3230 higher · +101 ci (+110%)3230192 ci
352091.3 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
3230 is in the 51st percentile; 3520 is in the 17th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied32303
35203
Median Utility Tractor4
3230 is in the 23rd percentile; 3520 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 3520 higher · +4 (+50%)32308
352012
Median Utility Tractor12
3230 is in the 23rd percentile; 3520 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
3230 (A)3520 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 3520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3230 | 3520 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 3520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Yanmar | — |
| Model | Not recorded | Yanmar 3TNV84T | — |
| Power Output | 37hp | 37hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ 3520+600 RPM · +30% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 192ci | 91.3ci | ▲ 3230+101 ci · +110% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 3.3in | ▲ 3230+1.1 in · +33% |
| Stroke | 4.2in | 3.5in | ▲ 3230+0.7 in · +20% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 3520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Partially synchronized with power shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 3520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 137in | 120in | ▲ 3230+17 in · +14% |
| Width | Not recorded | 52.4in | — |
| Height | 90.9in | 92.9in | ▲ 3520+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 5,374lb | 2,900lb | ▲ 3230+2,474 lb · +85% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 3520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 3520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Optional Middle | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 3520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 6.00-16 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 12.4-28 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 3520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 2,536lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 3520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 3520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 3520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | 1.4gal | ▲ 3230+1.4 gal · +100% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 3520 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Two-post foldable ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 30th percentile (37 hp)B · 30th percentile (37 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 51st percentile (192 ci)B · 17th percentile (91.3 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 50th percentile (5,374 lb)B · 21st percentile (2,900 lb)
A · 3230B · 3520Median Utility Tractor