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JCB Fastrac 3230 vs JCB Fastrac 8250
Verdict: JCB Fastrac 3230 vs JCB Fastrac 8250
The JCB Fastrac 3230 and the JCB Fastrac 8250 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. JCB Fastrac 8250 leads on rated power with 225 hp against 190 hp. JCB Fastrac 3230 is the lighter machine (7,969 kg vs 10,641 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. JCB Fastrac 8250 holds more fuel (600 L vs 350.2 L) for longer stints between fills. JCB Fastrac 3230 is the newer design (2006 vs 2005). In short: choose the JCB Fastrac 8250 for outright pulling power, or the JCB Fastrac 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
JCB
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
JCB
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
190 hp
225 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
JCBReference
JCBReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
4x4 4WDReference
4x4 4WDReference
Steering
power assistReference
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Brakes
dual caliper optionalReference
dual caliper disc ABSReference
Engine
Engine
171.5 kWReference
193.9 kWReference
Displacement
6.7 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 124 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Power
171.5 kWReference
193.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
Powercore dry elementReference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2200Reference
Torque
837.1 NmReference
1179.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
1400Reference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
6 cylinderReference
1/5/1,900 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,300 RPMReference
1/8/1,906 RPMReference
Engine torque at rated speed
280 kgReference
394.4 kgReference
Bore and stroke
4.213x4.882 inchesReference
4.488x5.315 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Transmission
synchromeshReference
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Gears
54 forward and 18 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Transmission Type
Sync ShuttleReference
CVTReference
forward and reverse options
Synchromesh : 54 F and 18 RReference
continuously variable : infinite (2-range) forward and reverseReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
Type
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continuously variableReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
141.7 kWReference
167.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
120.0 LReference
180.2 LReference
Capacity
120.0 LReference
180.2 LReference
Pressure
210.0 barReference
210.0 barReference
Valves
3 or 4Reference
1 or 2 frontReference
Total flow
104.1 lpmReference
210.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIReference
Rear lift
8001 kgReference
9999 kgReference
Front Hitch
II (optional)Reference
II (optional)Reference
Front lift
3499 kgReference
3499 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Front PTO
independent (optional)Reference
independent (optional)Reference
Front PTO Type
540/1000Reference
1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
350.1 LReference
599.9 LReference
Fuel tank
350.2 LReference
600 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
306 cmReference
311 cmReference
Weight
7969 kgReference
10641 kgReference
Front tire
540/65R30Reference
540/65R34Reference
Rear tire
540/65R30Reference
710/70R38Reference
Ag front
495/70R24Reference
540/65R38Reference
Ag rear
495/70R24Reference
710/70R38Reference
Length
519 cmReference
564 cmReference
Width
252 cmReference
255 cmReference
Height
314 cmReference
339 cmReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
46 cmReference
Electrical
Charging amps
160Reference
160Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery CCA
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950Reference
Total cold cranking amps
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950 ampsReference
General
Make & Model
JCBReference
JCBReference
SCV control
JoystickReference
JoystickReference
Cruise control
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AvailableReference
Power
Max Power
230 hpReference
260 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
190 hpReference
225 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
27.5 gpmReference
55.5 gpmReference
Maximum operating pressure
3,046 psiReference
3,046 psiReference
Remote Valves
3 or 4 ValvesReference
3 or 4 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IIIReference
Category IIIReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
8,001.4 kgReference
9,999.4 kgReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category II (optional)Reference
Category II (optional)Reference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
315 cmReference
5/12/1,900 inchesReference
Overall Length
519.9 cmReference
564.9 cmReference
Overall Width
253 cmReference
255 cmReference
Overall weight
7,969.6 kgReference
10,641.3 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
Ag rear - 540/65R30 | 495/70R24Reference
Ag rear - 710/70R38 | 710/70R38Reference
Front Wheel Type
Ag front - 540/65R30 | 495/70R24Reference
Ag front - 540/65R34 | 540/65R38Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
TrueReference
trueReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
power assistReference
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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.