Compare/Ford 3230 vs Ford 650

Ford 3230 vs Ford 650

Verdict: Ford 3230 vs Ford 650

The Ford 3230 and the Ford 650 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 650 is the lighter machine (1,247 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 1955). In short: choose the Ford 3230 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 650 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

32 hp

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

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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

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Belt (claimed)

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22.4 kWReference

Plows

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2 (14-inch)Reference

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

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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

1247 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

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

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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

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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1366Reference

Speed

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980.85 meters/minReference

650 Serial Number Location

650 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.