Compare/Ford 230A LCG vs Ford 335

Ford 230A LCG vs Ford 335

Verdict: Ford 230A LCG vs Ford 335

The Ford 230A LCG and the Ford 335 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 335 leads on rated power with 44 hp against 42 hp. Ford 335 is the lighter machine (1,542 kg vs 1,664 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 335 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 230A LCG 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

42 hp

44 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 18.4x16 rear tires.Reference

Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in two ranges (low/high).Reference

Differential lock

foot-engagedReference

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Steering

1.8 LReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

31.3 kWReference

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Engine

29.8 kWReference

32.7 kWReference

Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 97 mmReference

107 x 107 mmReference

Power

24.6 kWReference

32.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

26.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

7.75:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

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Torque

136.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1350Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.4 LReference

13.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

Fuel tank

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49.2 LReference

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

32.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

23.5 LReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

open centerReference

Capacity

23.5 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

144.8 barReference

Pump flow

30.7 lpmReference

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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

Total flow

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32.2 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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540@1800Reference

Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

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Rear axle

23.3 LReference

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Max capacity

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3900 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

203 cmReference

Weight

1664 kgReference

1542 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

8.30-24Reference

12.4-28Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18.4-16Reference

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Industrial front

8.50-10Reference

7.50-16Reference

Industrial rear

8.30-24Reference

13.6-28Reference

Length

321 cmReference

306 cmReference

Width

174 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height (hood)

120 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

204 cmReference

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Max rear axle

2721 kgReference

Ground clearance

21 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

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55 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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34 cmReference

Front tread

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137 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

Max front axle

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2268 kgReference

Steering wheel

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147 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

32Reference

51Reference

Battery CCA

750 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Gas Battery AH

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80Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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120Reference

Speeds

Ford 335 Height

Hood

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138 cmReference

ROPS

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267 cmReference

Exhaust

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211 cmReference

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.