Ford 3230
The Ford 3230 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 192 ci 3.1 L engine. The rated power output is 37 hp 27.6 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 5,374 lbs 2437 kg.
Engine Power
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
Ford 3230 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1990 - 1994
30 Utility SeriesUtility tractor |
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1990 - 1994 | |
30 Utility Series | |
Utility tractor | |
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