Compare/Ford-New Holland 3010S vs Ford-New Holland 3230

Ford-New Holland 3010S vs Ford-New Holland 3230

Verdict: Ford-New Holland 3010S vs Ford-New Holland 3230

The Ford-New Holland 3010S and the Ford-New Holland 3230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford-New Holland 3010S leads on rated power with 42 hp against 32 hp. Ford-New Holland 3010S is the lighter machine (2,248 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-New Holland 3230 holds more fuel (65.5 L vs 56.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford-New Holland 3010S is the newer design (1996 vs 1990). In short: choose the Ford-New Holland 3010S for outright pulling power, or the Ford-New Holland 3230 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford-New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford-New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

42 hp

32 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Ford-New HollandReference

Original price

$18,200 (2000)Reference

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Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

3-cylinderReference

Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference

Fuel tank

56.8 LReference

65.5 LReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

3.1 LReference

Compression

17:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2000Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Engine

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27.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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19.4 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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112 x 107 mmReference

Power

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27.6 kWReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Coolant capacity

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10.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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24.1 kWReference

Max power

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19.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

23.9 kWReference

Type

openReference

closed center (optional)Reference

Valves

1Reference

1 to 4 (closed center)Reference

Pump flow

34.1 lpmReference

48.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

2/1Reference

Rear lift

1744 kgReference

1397 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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24.1 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Steering flow

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13.6 lpmReference

Control

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position control with top link draft sensingReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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23.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

200 cmReference

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Weight

2248 kgReference

2437 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

12.4-28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

12.4-28Reference

2WD Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

Length

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347 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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230 cmReference

Operating weight

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2437 kgReference

Ford-New Holland 3230 attachments

3230 Serial Numbers

1990

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BC26239Reference

1991

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BC68791Reference

1992

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BD07628Reference

1993

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BD32445Reference

1994

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BD68791Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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55Reference

Battery CCA

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800Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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7.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1939 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.