Compare/Ford-New Holland 3010S vs Ford-New Holland 4230

Ford-New Holland 3010S vs Ford-New Holland 4230

Verdict: Ford-New Holland 3010S vs Ford-New Holland 4230

The Ford-New Holland 3010S and the Ford-New Holland 4230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford-New Holland 4230 leads on rated power with 62 hp against 42 hp. Ford-New Holland 3010S is the lighter machine (2,248 kg vs 4,871 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford-New Holland 3010S is the newer design (1996 vs 1992). In short: choose the Ford-New Holland 4230 for outright pulling power, or the Ford-New Holland 3010S 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

62 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Ford-New HollandReference

FiatReference

Original price

$18,200 (2000)Reference

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Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

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Distributor

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Ford-New HollandReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

3-cylinderReference

With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Fuel tank

56.8 LReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

3.6 LReference

Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Bore/Stroke

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100 x 115 mmReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Type

openReference

shuttleReference

Valves

1Reference

2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

34.1 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

1744 kgReference

2690 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Hydraulic system

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42.8 LReference

Capacity

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42.8 LReference

Pressure

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188.9 barReference

Steering flow

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30.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

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100.0 barReference

Control

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position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

200 cmReference

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Weight

2248 kgReference

4871 to 5290 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

27x9.50-15Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

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2WD Wheelbase

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200 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9x24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 27x9.50-15. Rear: 14.9x24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9x24Reference

2WD Length

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351 cmReference

4WD Length

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367 cmReference

2WD Width

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146 cmReference

4WD Width

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148 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2209 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2399 kgReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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39 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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116 to 147 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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119 to 134 cmReference

Rear tread

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106 to 144 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

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134 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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138 cmReference

Variants

4230N

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narrowReference

Capacities

Fuel

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51.9 LReference

4230 Serial Numbers

1992

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F622650Reference

1993

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F656580Reference

1994

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F021000Reference

1995

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1069303Reference

1996

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1078767Reference

1997

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1106731Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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33Reference

Cab Charging amps

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65Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Ford-New Holland 4230 Height

2WD Hood

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123 cmReference

4WD Hood

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127 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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211 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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215 cmReference

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.