Head to head · Utility
Ford 3230 vs John Deere 840
John DeereModel B
John Deere 840
Utility
- power
- 37.5 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
FordFord 3230
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 840
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 840 higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)323037 hp
84037.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
3230 is in the 30th percentile; 840 is in the 31st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 3230 higher · +13 ci (+7%)3230192 ci
840179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
3230 is in the 51st percentile; 840 is in the 48th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied32303
8403
Median Utility Tractor4
3230 is in the 23rd percentile; 840 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied32308
8408
Median Utility Tractor12
3230 is in the 23rd percentile; 840 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
3230 (A)840 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3230 | 840 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Power Output | 37hp | 37.5hp | ▲ 840+0.5 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ 840+400 RPM · +20% |
| 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 | ▲ 840+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Collar shift and two-speed power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 137in | 138in | ▲ 840+1 in · <1% |
| Width | Not recorded | 65.4in | — |
| Height | 90.9in | 103in | ▲ 840+12.1 in · +13% |
| Operating Weight | 5,374lb | 5,004lb | ▲ 3230+370 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Closed center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Manual | — |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 6.00-16 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 12.4-28 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | 2.8gal | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 3230 | John Deere 840 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 30th percentile (37 hp)B · 31st percentile (37.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 51st percentile (192 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 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 · 48th percentile (5,004 lb)
A · 3230B · 840Median Utility Tractor