Ford
3230
Farm tractor · 1990–1994 · 37 hp
Ford3230
The Ford 3230 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1990 to 1994. It features a 37 hp engine, and two-post steering. The transmission is a gear type with 8 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine
| Fuel Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 192 ci (3.1 L) |
| Bore | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.2 in (107 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.3 |
| Power Gross | 37 hp (27.6 kW) |
| Power Rated | 37 hp (27.6 kW) |
| Power PTO | 32.33 hp (24.1 kW) |
| Power Drawbar | 26.03 hp (19.4 kW) |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Coolant Capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Rated | 2,000 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Available Options | 8-speed |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 7.7 gpm (29.1 lpm) |
| Pressure | 2,500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Valves | 0 |
| Steering Flow | 3.6 gpm (13.6 lpm) |
PTO
| Rear Type | independent |
|---|
Hitch
| Rear Type | 2/1 |
|---|---|
| Rear Lift | 3,080 lbs (1,397 kg) |
| Hitch Control | position control with top link draft sensing |
Dimensions
| Length | 137 in (347 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height Rops | 90.9 in (230 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 84.1 in (213 cm) |
Weight
| Weight | 5,374 lbs (2,437 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating | 5,374 lbs (2,437 kg) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 6.00-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 12.4-28 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 17.3 gal (65.5 L) |
|---|
Steering
| Type | two-post |
|---|
Compatible Implements
Rotary Cutters
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Hog BH114 | Rotary Cutters | 44" | 15 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1242 | Rotary Cutters | 42" | 18 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2060 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 20 hp |
| Bush Hog BH115 | Rotary Cutters | 56" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1860 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 20 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-142 | Rotary Cutters | 42" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1548 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1260 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2072 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1872 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1248 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 20 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-242 | Rotary Cutters | 42" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1272 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 25 hp |
| Bush Hog BH116 | Rotary Cutters | 68" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-248 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-148 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 25 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-260 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 30 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-160 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
Box Blades
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Pride BB3578 | Box Blades | 78" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB3584 | Box Blades | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB3596 | Box Blades | 96" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB1572 | Box Blades | 72" | — |
| Land Pride BB1566 | Box Blades | 66" | — |
| Land Pride BB1560 | Box Blades | 60" | — |
Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.
These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.
Nebraska Tests
NTTLTest #1642
April 9-25, 1991 MAXIMUM POWER AND FUEL CONSUMPTION lanufacturer: FORD NEW HOLLAND, 50 Rated Engine Speed- (PTO speed 600 m) iller Avenue, New Holland, PA 1755 2000 0.457 32.33 15.31 (7.99) (0.278) (24.P1) (3.02) Standard PTO Speed (PTO-540 RPM) 30.99 1800 15.85 0.441 1.95 (23.11) (3.12) (0.268) (7.40) Air temperature VARYING POWER AND FUEL CONSUMPTION 12 38 2.001 1133) 0157) 75°F (24°C) 2000 10179) 2100 Relative humidity 14.59 1.97 28.80 (2.87) (21.47) (7.47) 2117 12.69 21.78 0.551 30% 1.72 (0.335) (2.50) (16.24) (6.50)Nebraska Tractor Test
PTO Power
32.33HP
Drawbar
26.2HP
Hydraulics
8.5HP