Head to head · Utility
Ford 3230 vs Volvo T320 Buster
VolvoModel B
Volvo T320 Buster
Utility
- power
- 37 hp
- displacement
- 153 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 5
FordFord 3230
vs
VolvoVolvo T320 Buster
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied323037 hp
T320 Buster37 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
3230 is in the 30th percentile; T320 Buster is in the 30th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 3230 higher · +39 ci (+25%)3230192 ci
T320 Buster153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
3230 is in the 51st percentile; T320 Buster is in the 39th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied32303
T320 Buster3
Median Utility Tractor4
3230 is in the 23rd percentile; T320 Buster is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 3230 higher · +3 (+60%)32308
T320 Buster5
Median Utility Tractor12
3230 is in the 23rd percentile; T320 Buster is in the 6th · 4,941 models
3230 (A)T320 Buster (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Volvo T320 Buster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Volvo | — |
| Model | 3230 | T320 Buster | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Volvo T320 Buster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Volvo | — |
| Model | Not recorded | Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel | — |
| Power Output | 37hp | 37hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ T320 Buster+500 RPM · +25% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 192ci | 153ci | ▲ 3230+39 ci · +25% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 3.3in | ▲ 3230+1.1 in · +33% |
| Stroke | 4.2in | 3.2in | ▲ 3230+1.1 in · +35% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Volvo T320 Buster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Volvo T320 Buster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 137in | 116in | ▲ 3230+21 in · +18% |
| Width | Not recorded | 67.7in | — |
| Height | 90.9in | 83.5in | ▲ 3230+7.4 in · +9% |
| Operating Weight | 5,374lb | 3,175lb | ▲ 3230+2,199 lb · +69% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Volvo T320 Buster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Manual | — |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Volvo T320 Buster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 6.00-16 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 12.4-28 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Volvo T320 Buster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Manual | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Volvo T320 Buster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Volvo T320 Buster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | 2.1gal | ▲ 3230+0.7 gal · +33% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 3230 | Volvo T320 Buster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
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 · 39th percentile (153 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 6th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 50th percentile (5,374 lb)B · 25th percentile (3,175 lb)
A · 3230B · T320 BusterMedian Utility Tractor