The Ford 3230 tractor specifications include engine power rated at 37 hp (27.6 kW), an 8-forward, 2-reverse transmission, and a listed weight of 5,374 lbs (2,437 kg).
Ford 3230 key specifications
| Engine power |
37 hp (27.6 kW) |
| PTO power |
32 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Displacement |
192 cu in (3.1 L) |
| Transmission |
8-forward, 2-reverse |
| Fuel capacity |
17.3 gal (65.5 L) |
| Weight |
5,374 lbs (2,437 kg) |
| Rear PTO speed |
540 rpm |
Ford 3230 industry comparison
See how this tractor compares across up to six main specifications using the low, average and high values for Ford farm and compact tractors in this specifications database.
Engine power37 hp
Low 13 hpAverage 96.2 hpHigh 360 hp
PTO power32 hp
Low 11 hpAverage 78.8 hpHigh 316 hp
Displacement3.1 L
Low 0.7 LAverage 4.4 LHigh 14.8 L
Fuel capacity17.3 gal
Low 3.5 galAverage 40.3 galHigh 286 gal
Weight5,374 lbs
Low 1,344 lbsAverage 8,007.5 lbsHigh 32,500 lbs
This model Ford farm and compact tractors average
Ford 3230 power chart
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Tested drawbar power26 hp
Ford 3230 capacity chart
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Maximum fuel capacity65.5 L
Ford 3230 dimensions chart
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Engine specifications
| Bore/Stroke |
4.40 × 4.20 inches (112 × 107 mm) |
| Rated RPM |
2,000 |
| Compression |
16.3:1 |
| Coolant capacity |
11 qt (10.4 L) |
| Starter volts |
12 |
Transmission options
| Gears |
8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch |
dry disc |
PTO and hitch
| Drawbar (tested) |
26.03 hp (19.4 kW) |
| PTO (tested) |
32.33 hp (24.1 kW) |
| Rear hitch category |
Category I/II |
| Hitch control |
position control with top link draft sensing |
| Rear lift |
3,080 lbs (1,397 kg) |
| Rear PTO |
independent |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic type |
open center |
| Hydraulic pressure |
2,500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Valves |
0 to 2 (open center) |
| Pump flow |
7.7 gpm (29.1 L/min) |
| Steering flow |
3.6 gpm (13.6 L/min) |
Mechanical specifications
| Steering |
hydrostatic power |
Electrical specifications
| Electrical ground |
negative |
| Charging system |
alternator |
| Charging amps |
55 |
| Battery CCA |
800 |
| Battery volts |
12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Length |
137 inches (347 cm) |
| Operating weight |
5,374 lbs (2,437 kg, 4WD ROPS) |
| ROPS height |
90.9 inches (230 cm) |
Tires and tread
| Front tire |
6.00-16 |
| Rear tire |
12.4-28 |
Attachments
| Boom cylinder diameter |
2.25 inches (5 cm) |
| Bucket cylinder diameter |
2.25 inches (5 cm) |
| Attachment weight |
954 lbs (432 kg), 1,636 lbs (742 kg), or 1,945 lbs (882 kg) |
| Bucket width |
60, 72, or 84 inches (152, 182, or 213 cm) |
Note: Industry comparison values are calculated from models in this specifications database. Specifications can vary by year, market, configuration, tires and optional equipment. For official specifications, check the tractor’s original operator, service or parts manual.