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Ford-New Holland 3230 vs Ford-New Holland 4230
Verdict: Ford-New Holland 3230 vs Ford-New Holland 4230
The Ford-New Holland 3230 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 32 hp. Ford-New Holland 3230 is the lighter machine (2,437 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 4230 is the newer design (1992 vs 1990). In short: choose the Ford-New Holland 4230 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
62 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Ford-New HollandReference
FiatReference
Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference
With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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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
Fuel tank
65.5 LReference
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Engine
27.6 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
19.4 kWReference
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Displacement
3.1 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
100 x 115 mmReference
Power
27.6 kWReference
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Compression
16.3:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
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Power at rated engine speed
24.1 kWReference
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Max power
19.4 kWReference
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Pre-heating
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thermostartReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.9 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
24.1 kWReference
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Type
closed center (optional)Reference
shuttleReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
188.9 barReference
Valves
1 to 4 (closed center)Reference
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
48.4 lpmReference
41.6 lpmReference
Steering flow
13.6 lpmReference
30.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
2/1Reference
IIReference
Control
position control with top link draft sensingReference
position control and lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
1397 kgReference
2690 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
23.1 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
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42.8 LReference
Capacity
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42.8 LReference
Steering press.
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100.0 barReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
214 cmReference
200 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
213 cmReference
211 cmReference
Weight
2437 kgReference
4871 to 5290 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
27x9.50-15Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
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Ag front
6.00-16Reference
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Ag rear
12.4-28Reference
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Length
347 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
230 cmReference
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Operating weight
2437 kgReference
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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
Ford-New Holland 3230 attachments
3230 Serial Numbers
1990
BC26239Reference
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1991
BC68791Reference
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1992
BD07628Reference
F622650Reference
1993
BD32445Reference
F656580Reference
1994
BD68791Reference
F021000Reference
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
ROPS Charging amps
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33Reference
Cab Charging amps
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65Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
7.6 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1939 kgReference
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Variants
4230N
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narrowReference
Capacities
Fuel
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51.9 LReference
4230 Serial Numbers
1995
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1069303Reference
1996
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1078767Reference
1997
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1106731Reference
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.