Ford industrial tractors

Ford 230A LCG

The Ford 230A LCG is an industrial tractor produced from 1981 to 1982. It features options for a 2.9L 3-cylinder diesel or a 2.6L 3-cylinder gasoline liquid-cooled engine. The tractor offers 40 hp (29.8 kW) rated power with a gross power of 42 hp (31.3 kW) for the diesel engine and 33 hp (24.6 kW) rated with 35 hp (26.1 kW) gross for the gasoline engine. It has an 8-speed or 8-speed synchromesh dual-range transmission with 8 forward and 2 or 4 reverse gears. The tractor is two-wheel drive with power assist steering and differential lock. It has a fuel capacity of 13 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 6.2 gallons. The rear hitch is type I with a lift capacity of 1,975 lbs at 24 inches. The rear PTO is transmission-driven with an optional live PTO and a 540 rpm PTO type. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 75.8 inches, length of 126.5 inches, width of 68.6 inches, and height of 47.4 inches to the hood and 80.7 inches to the ROPS. The tractor weighs 3,670 lbs. Electrical system includes a 32 amp alternator and 12 volt battery with 395 CCA for gas and 750 CCA for diesel models. Tires vary for lawn/turf and industrial use. The Ford 230A LCG is related to the Ford 530A LCG model.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 230A LCG

Power

Engine	40 hp (29.8 kW)
PTO (claimed)	31 hp (diesel) (23.1 kW), 36 hp (gas) (26.8 kW)
Engine (gross)	42 hp (31.3 kW)

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	18.4-16
Industrial rear	8.30-24
Industrial front	6.00-16, 9.00-10, 8.50-10

Engine

Power	40 hp (29.8 kW)
Torque	118 lb-ft (160.0 Nm)
Options	Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel, Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline
Rated RPM	2000
Torque RPM	1400
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	4.2x4.2 inches (107 x 107 mm)
Compression	17.3:1
Displacement	175 ci (2.9 L)
Oil capacity	7 qts (6.6 L)
Diesel engine	Ford 2.9L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Power (gross)	42 hp (31.3 kW)
Starter volts	12
Gasoline Power	33 hp (24.6 kW)
Gasoline Torque	100.5 lb-ft (136.3 Nm)
Gasoline engine	Ford 2.6L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline
Coolant capacity	11 qts (10.4 L)
Gasoline Rated RPM	2000
Gasoline Torque RPM	1350
Gasoline Air cleaner	dry
Gasoline Bore/Stroke	4.2x3.8 inches (107 x 97 mm)
Gasoline Compression	7.75:1
Gasoline Oil capacity	7 qts (6.6 L)
Gasoline displacement	158 ci (2.6 L)
Gasoline Power (gross)	35 hp (26.1 kW)
Gasoline Starter volts	12
Gasoline Coolant capacity	11 qts (10.4 L)

Capacity

Fuel	13 gal (49.2 L)
Steering	1.9 qts (1.8 L)
Rear axle	24.6 qts (23.3 L)
Hydraulic system	6.2 gal (23.5 L)

Dimensions

Width	68.6 inches (174 cm)
Length	126.5 inches (321 cm)
Weight	3,670 lbs (1664 kg)
Wheelbase	75.8 inches (192 cm)
Height (ROPS)	80.7 inches (204 cm)
Height (hood)	47.4 inches (120 cm)
Max rear axle	6,000 lbs (2721 kg)
Ground clearance	8.6 inches (21 cm)

Electrical

Battery AH	128
Battery CCA	395 (gas), 750 (diesel)
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	32
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Capacity	6.2 gal (23.5 L)
Pressure	2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow	5.1 gpm (19.3 lpm), 8.1 gpm (optional) (30.7 lpm)
Steering flow	5.3 gpm (20.1 lpm)
Steering capacity	1.9 qts (1.8 L)

Mechanical

ROPS	Two-post ROPS
Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Steering	power assist
Differential lock	foot-engaged

Production

Type	Industrial tractor
Years made	1981 - 1982
Manufacturer	Ford

Transmission

Type	Dual-range
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Options	8-speed, 8-speed synchromesh
Oil capacity	12.2 qts (11.5 L)
Synchromesh type	synchromesh
Synchromesh gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Synchromesh oil capacity	9.9 qts (9.4 L)