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Ford-New Holland 3230 vs Ford-New Holland 3910
Verdict: Ford-New Holland 3230 vs Ford-New Holland 3910
The Ford-New Holland 3230 and the Ford-New Holland 3910 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford-New Holland 3910 leads on rated power with 50 hp against 32 hp. Ford-New Holland 3230 is the lighter machine (2,437 kg vs 4,615 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Ford-New Holland 3910 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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Fit & specs
Ford-New Holland
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford-New Holland
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
32 hp
50 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Ford-New HollandReference
Ford-New HollandReference
Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference
Six-speed transmission became available on the 3910 II in 1986.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
3.4 LReference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
65.5 LReference
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Engine
27.6 kWReference
35.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
19.4 kWReference
26.6 kWReference
Displacement
3.1 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power
27.6 kWReference
35.4 kWReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
24.1 kWReference
31.8 kWReference
Max power
19.4 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Engine (gross)
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37.3 kWReference
Power (gross)
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37.3 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Torque
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187.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Oil capacity
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9.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission
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Dual RangeReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.9 kWReference
31.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
24.1 kWReference
31.8 kWReference
Type
closed center (optional)Reference
mechanical shuttleReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Valves
1 to 4 (closed center)Reference
1Reference
Pump flow
48.4 lpmReference
48.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
13.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
2/1Reference
II/IReference
Control
position control with top link draft sensingReference
position and top-link draft controlReference
Rear lift
1397 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
23.1 kWReference
30.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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45.8 LReference
Capacity
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45.8 LReference
Steering cap.
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3.4 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
214 cmReference
196 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
213 cmReference
213 cmReference
Weight
2437 kgReference
4615 to 5082 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
7.50-15Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
9.5-24 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
12.4-28Reference
14.9-28Reference
Length
347 cmReference
323 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
230 cmReference
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Operating weight
2437 kgReference
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Width
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176 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
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54 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
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33 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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54 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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132 to 203 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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142 to 182 cmReference
Rear tread
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142 to 203 cmReference
@WD Operating
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2093 kgReference
4WD Operating
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2305 kgReference
Ballasted
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3129 kgReference
Steering wheel
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149 cmReference
Ford-New Holland 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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
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Battery CCA
800Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Mk I Charging amps
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32Reference
Mk II Charging amps
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51Reference
Battery AH
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128Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
7.6 l/hourReference
9.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
1939 kgReference
2238 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
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49.2 LReference
Ford-New Holland 3910 attachments
3910 Serial Numbers
1982
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C681910Reference
1983
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C695880Reference
1984
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C713459Reference
1985
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C737800Reference
1986
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BA74292Reference
1987
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BB05681Reference
1988
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BB31777Reference
1989
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BB84620Reference
Location:
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Transmission cover, right-front.Reference
Ford-New Holland 3910 Height
Hood
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133 cmReference
ROPS
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237 cmReference
Exhaust
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206 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.