Tractor · 1990Unverified
Ford 3230
Ford 3230 — 30 Utility Series · 32 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
32 hp
Max power
19.4 kW
Weight
2437 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Utility tractorReference
Original price was $17,300 in 1994Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Two-post ROPS.Reference
Engine
Ford 3.1L 3-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank65.5 LReference
Engine27.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)19.4 kWReference
FordReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 107 mmReference
Power27.6 kWReference
Compression16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity10.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed24.1 kWReference
Max power19.4 kWReference
Transmission
8-speedReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)23.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)24.1 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Typeclosed center (optional)Reference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Valves0 to 2 (open center)Reference
Valves1 to 4 (closed center)Reference
Pump flow29.1 lpmReference
Pump flow48.4 lpmReference
Steering flow13.6 lpmReference
Rear Type2/1Reference
Controlposition control with top link draft sensingReference
Rear lift1397 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed23.1 kWReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase214 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase213 cmReference
Weight2437 kgReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire12.4-28Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear12.4-28Reference
Length347 cmReference
Height (ROPS)230 cmReference
Operating weight2437 kgReference
Ford 3230 attachments
front-end loaderReference
3230 Serial Numbers
1990BC26239Reference
1991BC68791Reference
1992BD07628Reference
1993BD32445Reference
1994BD68791Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps55Reference
Battery CCA800Reference
Battery volts12Reference
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Test results
Diesel 8x2 speed 4WDApril 9 - 25, 1991Link: OCED Tractor Test 1642 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use7.9 l/hourReference
Fuel use7.6 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 1H used for power test.Reference
Max pull1939 kgReference
Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.