Compare/Ford 230A LCG vs Ford 233

Ford 230A LCG vs Ford 233

Verdict: Ford 230A LCG vs Ford 233

The Ford 230A LCG and the Ford 233 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 230A LCG leads on rated power with 42 hp against 37 hp. Ford 230A LCG is the lighter machine (1,664 kg vs 2,347 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 230A LCG is the newer design (1981 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 230A LCG for outright pulling power, or the Ford 233 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Ford

Fit score

Best match

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Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

42 hp

37 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 18.4x16 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

foot-engagedReference

mechanical rearReference

Steering

1.8 LReference

powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

31.3 kWReference

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Engine

29.8 kWReference

27.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 97 mmReference

Power

24.6 kWReference

27.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

26.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

7.75:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

Torque

136.3 NmReference

142.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1350Reference

1200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.4 LReference

13.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

10.0 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

—

thermostartReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Dual-rangeReference

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Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

23.5 LReference

23.1 LReference

Type

synchromeshReference

gearReference

Capacity

23.5 LReference

23.1 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

30.7 lpmReference

31.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

20.1 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

1.8 LReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

895 kgReference

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Rear PTO

live (optional)Reference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Clutch

—

280mm mechanical dry discReference

Engine RPM

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540@1800Reference

Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

48.8 LReference

Rear axle

23.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

Weight

1664 kgReference

2347 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

5.50x16Reference

Rear tire

8.30-24Reference

11.00x28Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18.4-16Reference

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Industrial front

8.50-10Reference

5.50x16Reference

Industrial rear

8.30-24Reference

11.00x28Reference

Length

321 cmReference

Width

174 cmReference

161 cmReference

Height (hood)

120 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

204 cmReference

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Max rear axle

2721 kgReference

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Ground clearance

21 cmReference

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Height (cab)

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248 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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256 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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54 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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34 cmReference

Front tread

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121 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

32Reference

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Battery CCA

750 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

Speeds

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.