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Ford 2310 vs Ford 3430
Verdict: Ford 2310 vs Ford 3430
The Ford 2310 and the Ford 3430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3430 leads on rated power with 38 hp against 37 hp. Ford 2310 is the lighter machine (1,559 kg vs 4,642 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3430 is the newer design (1990 vs 1982). In short: choose the Ford 3430 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 2310 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
37 hp
38 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference
Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference
Steering
manualReference
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Original price
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$25,500 (1999 4WD )Reference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
27.2 kWReference
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Engine
25.6 kWReference
34.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
20.5 kWReference
23.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 97 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power
25.6 kWReference
34.3 kWReference
Power (gross)
27.2 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
17.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
137.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Firing order
1-2-3Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
11.5 LReference
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Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
24.2 kWReference
28.7 kWReference
Max power
20.5 kWReference
23.6 kWReference
ROPS Fuel tank
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65.5 LReference
Cab Fuel tank
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95.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual RangeReference
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Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.9 kWReference
28.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
24.2 kWReference
28.7 kWReference
Type
liveReference
gearReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
32.2 lpmReference
48.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
II/IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
895 kgReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
22.9 kWReference
27.5 kWReference
Valves
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2 to 4Reference
Steering flow
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13.6 lpmReference
Control
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position control with top link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
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1397 kgReference
Engine RPM
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540@1755 (shuttle)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
49.2 LReference
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Rear axle
23.3 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
192 cmReference
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Weight
1559 kgReference
4642 to 5490 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
13.6-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Length
321 cmReference
347 cmReference
Width
161 cmReference
176 cmReference
Height (hood)
133 cmReference
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Shipping weight
1559 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
2704 kgReference
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Ground clearance
32 cmReference
34 cmReference
Front tread
132 to 203 cmReference
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Rear tread
132 to 193 cmReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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214 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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213 cmReference
2WD ROPS Shipping
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2105 kgReference
4WD ROPS Shipping
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2490 kgReference
Operating
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2462 kgReference
Ford 2310 attachments
2310 Serial Numbers
1982
C682000Reference
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1983
C694500Reference
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1984
C707400Reference
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1985
C732600Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
32Reference
45 (late)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
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Battery CCA
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800Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
7.9 l/hourReference
9.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
2019 kgReference
2076 kgReference
Speeds
Ford 3430 attachments
Ford 3430 Height
ROPS
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230 cmReference
Cab
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241 cmReference
Exhaust
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212 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.