Compare/Ford 3300 vs Ford 3430

Ford 3300 vs Ford 3430

Verdict: Ford 3300 vs Ford 3430

The Ford 3300 and the Ford 3430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3300 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 38 hp. Ford 3300 is the lighter machine (1,428 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 1965). In short: choose the Ford 3300 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3430 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

39 hp

38 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Four-speed gear selector on left, high-low range select lever on right. Tractor must be stopped before shifting.Reference

Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Original price

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$25,500 (1999 4WD )Reference

Variants

3100

all-purposeReference

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3300

vineyardReference

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3310

narrow chassisReference

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Engine

Plows

3Reference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 107 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

16.5:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.5 LReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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65.5 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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95.8 LReference

Engine

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34.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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23.6 kWReference

Power

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34.3 kWReference

Coolant capacity

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10.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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28.7 kWReference

Max power

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23.6 kWReference

Transmission

Select-O-SpeedReference

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Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil type

M-4864-AReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.2 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

23.8 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

gearReference

Capacity

23.8 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

18.9 lpmReference

48.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

771 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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28.7 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

Power at rated PTO speed

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27.5 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

203 cmReference

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Weight

1428 kgReference

4642 to 5490 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

4.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

12.4-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Length

322 cmReference

347 cmReference

Width

113 cmReference

176 cmReference

Height (hood)

132 cmReference

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Shipping weight

1428 kgReference

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Ground clearance

31 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

83 to 119 cmReference

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Rear tread

76 to 132 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

3300 Serial Numbers

1965

C100000Reference

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1966

C124200Reference

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1967

C161300Reference

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1968

C190200Reference

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1969

C226000Reference

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1970

C257600Reference

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1971

C292100Reference

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1972

C327200Reference

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1973

C367300Reference

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1974

C405200Reference

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1975

C450700Reference

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Location:

Transmission, front upper-right corner, stamped into top of castingReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

generatorReference

alternatorReference

Charging amps

22Reference

45 (late)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Battery CCA

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800Reference

Ford 3430 attachments

Attachment overview

Ford 3430 Height

ROPS

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230 cmReference

Cab

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241 cmReference

Exhaust

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212 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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9.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2076 kgReference

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.