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JCBModel A
JCB Fastrac 3230
Utility
- power
- 230 hp
- displacement
- 409 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 54
Head to head · Utility
JCB Fastrac 3230 vs Versatile 846
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 846
Utility
- power
- 230 hp
- displacement
- 611 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
JCBJCB Fastrac 3230
vs
VersatileVersatile 846
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedFastrac 3230230 hp
846230 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
Fastrac 3230 is in the 95th percentile; 846 is in the 95th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 846 higher · +202 ci (+49%)Fastrac 3230409 ci
846611 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
Fastrac 3230 is in the 90th percentile; 846 is in the 95th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedFastrac 32306
8466
Median Utility Tractor4
Fastrac 3230 is in the 93rd percentile; 846 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ Fastrac 3230 higher · +42 (+350%)Fastrac 323054
84612
Median Utility Tractor12
Fastrac 3230 is in the 99th percentile; 846 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
Fastrac 3230 (A)846 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JCB | Versatile | — |
| Model | Fastrac 3230 | 846 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | QSB6.7 | L10 | — |
| Power Output | 230hp | 230hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ Fastrac 3230+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 409ci | 611ci | ▲ 846+202 ci · +49% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.9in | ▲ 846+0.7 in · +17% |
| Stroke | 4.9in | 5.4in | ▲ 846+0.5 in · +10% |
Transmission
| Spec | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205in | 260in | ▲ 846+55 in · +27% |
| Width | 99.6in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 124in | 131in | ▲ 846+7 in · +6% |
| Wheelbase | 121in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 17,570lb | 23,000lb | ▲ 846+5,430 lb · +31% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Articulated power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | 3-point hitch | III | — |
| Hitch Category | III | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 21,700lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Articulated power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 13.8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | JCB Fastrac 3230 | Versatile 846 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 95th percentile (230 hp)B · 95th percentile (230 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 90th percentile (409 ci)B · 95th percentile (611 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 99th percentile (54)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 94th percentile (17,570 lb)B · 95th percentile (23,000 lb)
A · Fastrac 3230B · 846Median Utility Tractor