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Ford 1920 vs Ford 3230
Verdict: Ford 1920 vs Ford 3230
The Ford 1920 and the Ford 3230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 1920 leads on rated power with 33 hp against 32 hp. Ford 3230 is the lighter machine (2,437 kg vs 2,849 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3230 is the newer design (1990 vs 1987). In short: choose the Ford 1920 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3230 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
33 hp
32 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
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Manufacturer
ShibauraReference
FordReference
Four synchronized gears in four ranges, with mechanical shuttle shifting.Reference
Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
24.8 kWReference
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Engine (net)
23.9 kWReference
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Displacement
2.0 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 90 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
23.9 kWReference
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Power (gross)
24.8 kWReference
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Compression
19:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2000Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
5.6 LReference
10.4 LReference
Fuel tank
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65.5 LReference
Engine
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27.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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19.4 kWReference
Power
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27.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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24.1 kWReference
Max power
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19.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
21.3 kWReference
23.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
29.1 LReference
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Type
mechanical shuttleReference
closed center (optional)Reference
Capacity
29.1 LReference
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Pump flow
29.5 lpmReference
48.4 lpmReference
Total flow
40.1 lpmReference
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Steering flow
10.6 lpmReference
13.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
2/1Reference
Control
draft controlReference
position control with top link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
853 kgReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
PTO (tested)
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24.1 kWReference
Pressure
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172.4 barReference
Valves
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1 to 4 (closed center)Reference
Rear lift
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1397 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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23.1 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
37.1 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
177 cmReference
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Weight
2849 to 3069 poundsReference
2437 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
13.6-24Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference
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Lawn/turf front
25x8.50-14Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
27x8.50-15Reference
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Length
321 cmReference
347 cmReference
Width
148 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
228 cmReference
230 cmReference
2WD Shipping weight
1292 kgReference
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4WD Shipping weight
1392 kgReference
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Ground clearance
32 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
109 to 144 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
115 cmReference
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Rear tread
116 to 154 cmReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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214 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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213 cmReference
Rear tire
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12.4-28Reference
Ag front
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6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
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12.4-28Reference
Operating weight
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2437 kgReference
Ford 1920 attachments
1920 Serial Numbers
1987
UP21001Reference
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1988
UP21710Reference
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1989
UP24896Reference
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1990
UP27299Reference
BC26239Reference
1991
UP29354Reference
BC68791Reference
1992
UP30817Reference
BD07628Reference
1993
UP32448Reference
BD32445Reference
1994
UP34038Reference
BD68791Reference
1995
UP35988Reference
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1996
UP37672Reference
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1997
UP39076Reference
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1998
UP41105Reference
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1999
UP43277Reference
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2000
UP45272Reference
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Location:
transmission, left sideReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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55Reference
Battery CCA
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800Reference
Attachment overview
72" Mower deck
Cutting width
182 cmReference
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Ford 758B Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 758B BackhoeReference
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Transport height
198 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
259 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth
210 cmReference
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Loading height
199 cmReference
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Bucket Rotation
177°Reference
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Bucket force
1304 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
775 kgReference
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Ford 3230 attachments
3230 Serial Numbers
Test results
Fuel use
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7.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
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1939 kgReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.