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Ford 3230 vs Ford 640
Verdict: Ford 3230 vs Ford 640
The Ford 3230 and the Ford 640 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3230 leads on rated power with 32 hp against 30 hp. Ford 640 is the lighter machine (1,374 kg vs 2,437 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 1954). In short: choose the Ford 3230 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 640 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
32 hp
30 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference
With 11x28 rear tires.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
power assist optionalReference
Engine
Fuel tank
65.5 LReference
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Engine
27.6 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
19.4 kWReference
21.3 kWReference
Displacement
3.1 LReference
2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
87 x 91 mmReference
Power
27.6 kWReference
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Compression
16.3:1Reference
6.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
14.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
24.1 kWReference
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Max power
19.4 kWReference
20.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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22.4 kWReference
Plows
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2 (14-inch)Reference
Belt (tested)
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23.1 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier 0Reference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Firing order
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1-2-4-3Reference
Sparkplug
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14MMReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.787 mmReference
Oil capacity
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4.7 LReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Belt power (max)
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21.2 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission
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FordReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.9 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
24.1 kWReference
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Type
closed center (optional)Reference
unsynchronized gearReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
137.9 barReference
Valves
1 to 4 (closed center)Reference
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Pump flow
48.4 lpmReference
18.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
13.6 lpmReference
24.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
2/1Reference
IReference
Control
position control with top link draft sensingReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
1397 kgReference
567 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
transmission (non-live)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.125)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
23.1 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
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8.5 LReference
Capacity
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8.5 LReference
Steering press.
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6.9 barReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
214 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
213 cmReference
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Weight
2437 kgReference
1374 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
11-28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
5.50-16Reference
Ag rear
12.4-28Reference
11-28Reference
Length
347 cmReference
308 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
230 cmReference
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Operating weight
2437 kgReference
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Wheelbase
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191 cmReference
Height
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149 cmReference
Ballasted weight
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1651 kgReference
Ground clearance
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53 cmReference
Front tread
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132 to 193 cmReference
Rear tread
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132 to 193 cmReference
Ford 3230 attachments
3230 Serial Numbers
1990
BC26239Reference
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1991
BC68791Reference
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1992
BD07628Reference
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1993
BD32445Reference
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1994
BD68791Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
20Reference
Battery CCA
800Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
7.6 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1939 kgReference
1275 kgReference
Belt fuel use (max)
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14.8 l/hourReference
Variants
620
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no PTO, hydraulics, or 3-point hitchReference
630
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no PTOReference
640
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four-speedReference
650
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five-speedReference
660
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five-speed, live PTOReference
740
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row-cropReference
Capacities
Fuel
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41.6 LReference
Diameter
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22 cmReference
Width
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164 cmReference
RPM
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1,366Reference
Speed
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980.85 meters/minReference
Ford 640 attachments
640 Serial Number Location
640 Serial Numbers
1954
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1Reference
1955
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10615Reference
1956
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77271Reference
1957
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116368Reference
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.