Head to head · Agricultural

Ford 3830 vs Ford 4230

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FordModel A

Ford 3830

Agricultural

power
Not recorded
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 3830 specs
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FordModel B

Ford 4230

Agricultural

power
Not recorded
displacement
221 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 4230 specs
FordFord 3830
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Displacement

▲ 4230 higher · +56 ci (+34%)
3830165 ci
4230221 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

3830 is in the 9th percentile; 4230 is in the 19th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

▲ 4230 higher · +1 (+33%)
38303
42304
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

3830 is in the 8th percentile; 4230 is in the 31st · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
383012
423012
Median Agricultural Tractor16

3830 is in the 33rd percentile; 4230 is in the 33rd · 972 models

Operating Weight

▲ 4230 higher · +1,020 lb (+26%)
38303,851 lb
42304,871 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

3830 is in the 4th percentile; 4230 is in the 11th · 971 models

3830 (A)4230 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 3830Ford 4230Difference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
Model38304230—
CategoryAgricultural, Orchard/VineyardAgricultural, Orchard/VineyardSame

Engine

SpecFord 3830Ford 4230Difference
ManufacturerFiatFiatSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,500RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ 4230+1 · +33%
Displacement165ci221ci▲ 4230+56 ci · +34%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.5in4.5inSame

Transmission

SpecFord 3830Ford 4230Difference
TypeGear with shuttleGear with shuttleSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 3830Ford 4230Difference
Length129in139in▲ 4230+10 in · +8%
Width49in57.5in▲ 4230+8.5 in · +17%
Height82in83.4in▲ 4230+1.4 in · +2%
Operating Weight3,851lb4,871lb▲ 4230+1,020 lb · +26%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 3830Ford 4230Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Tires

SpecFord 3830Ford 4230Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded27x9.50-15—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded14.9x24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 3830Ford 4230Difference
Hitch TypeCategory ICategory II—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 3830Ford 4230Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecFord 3830Ford 4230Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectric12 volt—

Operator Station

SpecFord 3830Ford 4230Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 9th percentile (165 ci)B · 19th percentile (221 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 8th percentile (3)B · 31st percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 33rd percentile (12)B · 33rd percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 4th percentile (3,851 lb)B · 11th percentile (4,871 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 11th percentile (129 in)B · 20th percentile (139 in)
A · 3830B · 4230Median Agricultural Tractor
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