Ford 3230
The Ford 3230 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 192 ci 3.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 37 hp / 27.6 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 5,374 lbs 2437 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 37 hp / 27.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
17.3 gal
65.5 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
5,374 lbs (4WD ROPS)
2437 kg
Overview
 | 1990 - 1994
30 Utility SeriesUtility tractor
30 Utility Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Utility tractor | |
Original price was $17,300 in 1994 | |
Ford 3230 Engine | |
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Ford 3.1L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 17.3 gal
65.5 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Ford 3230 Transmission | |
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8-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 3230 Power | |
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Engine | 37 hp
27.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 32 hp
23.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 26.03 hp
19.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 32.33 hp
24.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
closed center (optional) | |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 0 to 2 (open center) |
1 to 4 (closed center) | |
Pump flow | 7.7 gpm
29.1 lpm |
12.8 gpm (optional)
48.4 lpm | |
Steering flow | 3.6 gpm
13.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 2/1 |
Control | position control with top link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 3,080 lbs
1397 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 84.5 inches
214 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 84.1 inches
213 cm |
Weight | 5,374 lbs
2437 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
Battery CCA | 800 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Front-End Loader 7310 published in 1994, by Ford | |
Front-end Loaders published in 1992, by Ford | |
Front-end Loaders published in 1995, by New Holland | |
32 to 55 PTO hp Utility Tractors published in 1990, by Ford |
Engine
Engine Detail — 192 ci / 3.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 192 ci
3.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.40x4.20 inches
112 x 107 mm |
Power | 37 hp
27.6 kW |
Compression | 16.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 11 qts
10.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
Ford 3230 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4-28 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 84.5 inches
214 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 84.1 inches
213 cm |
Length | 137 inches
347 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 90.9 inches
230 cm |
Operating weight | 5,374 lbs (4WD ROPS)
2437 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1642 | |
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Diesel 8x2 speed 4WD
April 9 - 25, 1991
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1642 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 32.33 hp
24.1 kW |
Fuel use | 2.1 gal/hour
7.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 30.99 hp
23.1 kW |
Fuel use | 2.0 gal/hour
7.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 26.03 hp
19.4 kW |
Fuel use | 2.1 gal/hour
7.9 l/hour |
Gear 1H used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,275 lbs
1939 kg |
Gear 2L used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Ford 7209 loader | |
Ford 7210 loader | |
Ford 7310 loader | |
Ford 7410 loader |
Photos
Ford 3230 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 3230 based on its 37 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 3230.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9 hrs
Approximately 9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (17.3 gal / 65.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.9 gal/hr (7.3 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 3230 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 3230.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)37 hp
Kilowatts (kW)27.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)37.5 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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