Head to head · Utility

Ford-New Holland 3230 vs John Deere 3520

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Ford-New HollandModel A

Ford-New Holland 3230

Utility

power
37 hp
displacement
192 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 3230 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 3520

Utility

power
37 hp
displacement
91.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 3520 specs
Ford-New HollandFord-New Holland 3230
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 3520

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
323037 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 tied
32303
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

SpecFord-New Holland 3230John Deere 3520Difference
ManufacturerFord-New HollandJohn Deere—
Model32303520—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord-New Holland 3230John Deere 3520Difference
ManufacturerFordYanmar—
ModelNot recordedYanmar 3TNV84T—
Power Output37hp37hpSame
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,600RPM▲ 3520+600 RPM · +30%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement192ci91.3ci▲ 3230+101 ci · +110%
Bore4.4in3.3in▲ 3230+1.1 in · +33%
Stroke4.2in3.5in▲ 3230+0.7 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecFord-New Holland 3230John Deere 3520Difference
TypeManualPartially synchronized with power shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord-New Holland 3230John Deere 3520Difference
Length137in120in▲ 3230+17 in · +14%
WidthNot recorded52.4in—
Height90.9in92.9in▲ 3520+2 in · +2%
Operating Weight5,374lb2,900lb▲ 3230+2,474 lb · +85%

Hydraulics

SpecFord-New Holland 3230John Deere 3520Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord-New Holland 3230John Deere 3520Difference
TypeNot recordedOptional Middle—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord-New Holland 3230John Deere 3520Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded2,536lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord-New Holland 3230John Deere 3520Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet Disc—

Electrical

SpecFord-New Holland 3230John Deere 3520Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord-New Holland 3230John Deere 3520Difference
Coolant2.8gal1.4gal▲ 3230+1.4 gal · +100%

Operator Station

SpecFord-New Holland 3230John Deere 3520Difference
TypeROPSTwo-post foldable 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 · 17th percentile (91.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 50th percentile (5,374 lb)B · 21st percentile (2,900 lb)
A · 3230B · 3520Median Utility Tractor
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