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Ford 230A LCG vs Ford 3400
Verdict: Ford 230A LCG vs Ford 3400
The Ford 230A LCG and the Ford 3400 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3400 leads on rated power with 47 hp against 42 hp. Ford 230A LCG is the lighter machine (1,664 kg vs 3,576 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 1965). In short: choose the Ford 3400 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
42 hp
47 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 18.4x16 rear tires.Reference
The over-under auxiliary gearbox provides two additional speed ranges to the basic four-speed transmission.Reference
Differential lock
foot-engagedReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
1.8 LReference
powerReference
Final drives
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bevel gearReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
31.3 kWReference
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Engine
29.8 kWReference
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Displacement
2.6 LReference
2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 97 mmReference
107 x 97 mmReference
Power
24.6 kWReference
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Power (gross)
26.1 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
7.75:1Reference
8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2100Reference
Torque
136.3 NmReference
166.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1350Reference
1350Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
9.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
13.1 LReference
Engine (net)
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34.8 kWReference
Power (net)
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34.8 kWReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual-rangeReference
Select-O-SpeedReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
26.8 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
23.5 LReference
23.3 LReference
Type
synchromeshReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
23.5 LReference
23.3 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
124.1 barReference
Pump flow
30.7 lpmReference
59.8 lpmReference
Steering flow
20.1 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
1.8 LReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
895 kgReference
771 kgReference
Rear PTO
live (optional)Reference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Gas PTO (claimed)
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29.2 kWReference
Diesel PTO (claimed)
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29.5 kWReference
Valves
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0 to 2Reference
Total flow
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18.2 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
49.2 LReference
49.2 LReference
Rear axle
23.3 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
192 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
1664 kgReference
1185 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
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Rear tire
8.30-24Reference
14.9-24Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18.4-16Reference
16.9-24Reference
Industrial front
8.50-10Reference
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Industrial rear
8.30-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
321 cmReference
306 cmReference
Width
174 cmReference
163 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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Ag front
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7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
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16.9-24Reference
Gas Shipping weight
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1622 kgReference
Diesel Shipping weight
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1688 kgReference
Clearance (front 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
Steering wheel
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147 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
32Reference
22Reference
Battery CCA
750 (diesel)Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
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Ground
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negativeReference
Gasoline Battery AH
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80Reference
Diesel Battery AH
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128Reference
Speeds
Ford 3400 attachments
3400 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate inside the Ford 3400 hood panel, on the right side.Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 750 Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Ford 750 BackhoeReference
Transport height
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266 cmReference
Bucket width
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60 cmReference
Digging depth
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327 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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317 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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431 cmReference
Loading height
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251 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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172°Reference
Swing Arc
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185°Reference
Dipperstick force
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3674 kgReference
Ford 3400 Height
Hood
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138 cmReference
ROPS
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225 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.