Ford 3430
The Ford 3430 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 192 ci 3.1 L engine. The rated power output is 46 hp 34.3 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 4642 to 5490 pounds.
Engine Power
46 hp
34.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
17.3 gal
65.5 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
4642 to 5490 pounds
Ford 3430 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1990 - 1998
30 Utility SeriesUtility tractor |
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1990 - 1998 | |
30 Utility Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Utility tractor | |
Original price | $20,500 (1999 2WD ) |
$25,500 (1999 4WD ) | |
Ford 3430 Engine | |
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Ford 3.1L 3-cyl diesel | |
ROPS Fuel tank | 17.3 gal
65.5 L |
Cab Fuel tank | 25.3 gal
95.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Ford 3430 Transmission | |
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8-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Ford 3430 Power | |
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Engine | 46 hp
34.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 38 hp
28.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 31.66 hp
23.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 38.48 hp
28.7 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
closed center OptOptional | |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 7.7 gpm
29.1 lpm |
12.8 gpmOptOptional
48.4 lpm | |
Steering flow | 3.6 gpm
13.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position control with top link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 3080 lbs
1397 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 540@1800 |
540@1755 (shuttle) | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 84.5 inches
214 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 84.1 inches
213 cm |
Weight | 4642 to 5490 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 (early) |
45 (late) | |
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 | |
Ford 30 Series published in 1995, by New Holland |
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 | 46 hp
34.3 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 gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Dimensions
Ford 3430 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 84.5 inches
214 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 84.1 inches
213 cm |
Length | 137 inches
347 cm |
Width | 69.5 inches*Minimum width across fenders.
176 cm |
Ground clearance | 13.5 inches
34 cm |
Ford 3430 Weight | |
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2WD ROPS Shipping | 4642 lbs
2105 kg |
4WD ROPS Shipping | 5490 lbs
2490 kg |
Operating | 5428 lbs (4WD ROPS)
2462 kg |
Ford 3430 Height | |
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ROPS | 90.6 inches
230 cm |
Cab | 95 inches
241 cm |
Exhaust | 83.5 inches
212 cm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1643 | |
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Diesel 8x2 speed 4WD
April 16 - 25, 1991
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1643 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 38.48 hp
28.7 kW |
Fuel use | 2.5 gal/hour
9.5 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 36.92 hp
27.5 kW |
Fuel use | 2.4 gal/hour
9.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 31.66 hp
23.6 kW |
Fuel use | 2.5 gal/hour
9.5 l/hour |
Gear 1H used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,577 lbs
2076 kg |
Gear 2L used for pull test. | |
Attachments
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