Head to head · Utility

Ford 3230 vs Kubota L3540

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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KubotaModel B

Kubota L3540

Utility

power
37 hp
displacement
111 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full L3540 specs
FordFord 3230
vs
KubotaKubota L3540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
323037 hp
L354037 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

3230 is in the 30th percentile; L3540 is in the 30th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 3230 higher · +81 ci (+73%)
3230192 ci
L3540111 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

3230 is in the 51st percentile; L3540 is in the 26th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
32303
L35403
Median Utility Tractor4

3230 is in the 23rd percentile; L3540 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 3230 higher · +1,979 lb (+58%)
32305,374 lb
L35403,395 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

3230 is in the 50th percentile; L3540 is in the 28th · 5,107 models

3230 (A)L3540 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 3230Kubota L3540Difference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
Model3230L3540—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 3230Kubota L3540Difference
ManufacturerFordKubota—
ModelNot recordedD1803-M-E2—
Power Output37hp37hpSame
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,700RPM▲ L3540+700 RPM · +35%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement192ci111ci▲ 3230+81 ci · +73%
Bore4.4in3.4in▲ 3230+1 in · +29%
Stroke4.2in4in▲ 3230+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecFord 3230Kubota L3540Difference
TypeGearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 3230Kubota L3540Difference
Length137in115in▲ 3230+22 in · +19%
WidthNot recorded59.8in—
Height90.9in90.7in▲ 3230+0.2 in · <1%
Operating Weight5,374lb3,395lb▲ 3230+1,979 lb · +58%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 3230Kubota L3540Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 3230Kubota L3540Difference
TypeNot recordedSemi-independent (Middle PTO) / Independent (Rear PTO)—
Speed 1Not recorded2,000rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecFord 3230Kubota L3540Difference
Front Tire Size6.00-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size12.4-28Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 3230Kubota L3540Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 1—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,749lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 3230Kubota L3540Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4WD MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord 3230Kubota L3540Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 3230Kubota L3540Difference
Coolant2.8gal2gal▲ 3230+0.8 gal · +40%

Operator Station

SpecFord 3230Kubota L3540Difference
TypeROPSOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

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 · 26th percentile (111 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 50th percentile (5,374 lb)B · 28th percentile (3,395 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 50th percentile (137 in)B · 20th percentile (115 in)
A · 3230B · L3540Median Utility Tractor
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