Compare/Ford-New Holland 3230 vs Ford-New Holland 4130

Ford-New Holland 3230 vs Ford-New Holland 4130

Verdict: Ford-New Holland 3230 vs Ford-New Holland 4130

The Ford-New Holland 3230 and the Ford-New Holland 4130 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford-New Holland 4130 leads on rated power with 55 hp against 32 hp. Ford-New Holland 4130 is the lighter machine (2,100 kg vs 2,437 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 4130 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

32 hp

55 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Ford-New HollandReference

Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

65.5 LReference

Engine

27.6 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

19.4 kWReference

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Displacement

3.1 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

27.6 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Compression

16.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

24.1 kWReference

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Max power

19.4 kWReference

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Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.9 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

24.1 kWReference

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Type

closed center (optional)Reference

open centerReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

1 to 4 (closed center)Reference

1Reference

Pump flow

48.4 lpmReference

29.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

13.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

2/1Reference

IIReference

Control

position control with top link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

1397 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

23.1 kWReference

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Engine RPM

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540@1450Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

213 cmReference

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Weight

2437 kgReference

2100 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

12.4-28Reference

Length

347 cmReference

352 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

230 cmReference

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Operating weight

2437 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

Height

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234 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

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery CCA

800Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

7.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1939 kgReference

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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.