Compare/Ford 3415 vs Ford 3430

Ford 3415 vs Ford 3430

Verdict: Ford 3415 vs Ford 3430

The Ford 3415 and the Ford 3430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 38 hp. Ford 3415 is the lighter machine (1,859 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 holds more fuel (65.5 L vs 42.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 3415 is the newer design (1993 vs 1990). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

38 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference

Original price

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$25,500 (1999 4WD )Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

42.0 LReference

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Engine

32.8 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 100 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Power

32.8 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Starter volts

12Reference

ROPS Fuel tank

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65.5 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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95.8 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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23.6 kWReference

Compression

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16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2000Reference

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

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.3 kWReference

Type

open centerReference

gearReference

Pump flow

24.6 lpmReference

48.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift

1573 kgReference

1397 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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28.7 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

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

Engine RPM

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540@1755 (shuttle)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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27.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

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Weight

1859 kgReference

4642 to 5490 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

2WD Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

Length

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347 cmReference

Width

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176 cmReference

Ground clearance

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34 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

3415 Serial Numbers

1993

UX20001Reference

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1994

UX20798Reference

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1995

UX21715Reference

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1996

UX22323Reference

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1997

UX22504Reference

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1998

UX22858Reference

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1999

UX23290Reference

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Location:

left side of transmissionReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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45 (late)Reference

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.