Ford-New Holland 3230 Specs & Features

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Ford-New Holland 3230 Technical Specifications

Ford-New Holland 3230 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1990 – 1994.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford-New Holland 3230 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Ford-New Holland 3230 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Ford-New Holland
Type:	Utility tractor
Original price:	$17,300 (1994 )

Ford-New Holland 3230 Power

Engine:
Engine:	37 hp 27.6 kW
PTO (claimed):	32 hp 23.9 kW
Drawbar (tested):	26.03 hp 19.4 kW
PTO (tested):	32.33 hp 24.1 kW

Ford-New Holland 3230 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	55
Battery CCA:	800
Battery volts:	12

Ford-New Holland 3230 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

4×4 MFWD 4WD

Steering:

hydrostatic power

Cab:

Two-post ROPS.

Transmission:

8-speed

Hydraulics

Type:	open center
	closed center (optional)
Pressure:	2500 psi 172.4 bar
Valves:	0 to 2 (open center)
	1 to 4 (closed center)
Pump flow:	7.7 gpm 29.1 lpm
	12.8 gpm 48.4 lpm (optional)
Steering flow:	3.6 gpm 13.6 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	2/1
Control:	position control with top link draft sensing
Rear lift:	3,080 lbs 1397 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540

Ford-New Holland 3230 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Ford
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	192 ci 3.1 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.40×4.20 inches 112 x 107 mm
Power:	37 hp 27.6 kW
Compression:	16.3:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	11 qts 10.4 L

Ford-New Holland 3230 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Gears:	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc

Ford-New Holland 3230 Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase:	84.5 inches 214 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	84.1 inches 213 cm
Length:	137 inches 347 cm
Height (ROPS):	90.9 inches 230 cm
Operating weight:	5,374 lbs 2437 kg (4WD ROPS)

Ford-New Holland 3230 Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1642

OCED Tractor Test 1642
Diesel 8×2 speed 4WD April 9 – 25, 1991 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1642 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	32.33 hp 24.1 kW
Fuel use:	2.1 gal/hour 7.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	30.99 hp 23.1 kW
Fuel use:	2.0 gal/hour 7.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	26.03 hp 19.4 kW
Fuel use:	2.1 gal/hour 7.9 l/hour
Gear 1H used for power test.
Max pull:	4,275 lbs 1939 kg
Gear 2L used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford-New Holland 3230 a good tractor?

The Ford-New Holland 3230 is one of the great tractors in the Ford-New Holland stable, and it has earned Ford-New Holland a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford-New Holland 3230 take?

Check out the Ford-New Holland 3230 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Ford-New Holland made the ?

The Ford-New Holland 3230 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1990 – 1994