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Ford 3230

The Ford 3230 is a utility tractor produced from 1990 to 1994 as part of the 30 Utility Series. It features a Ford 3.1L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 37 hp (27.6 kW). The tractor offers 8 forward and 2 reverse gears with a dry disc clutch and is available in two- or four-wheel drive configurations. It has hydrostatic power steering and a two-post ROPS for operator safety. The 3230 has a fuel tank capacity of 17.3 gallons (65.5 L) and a PTO rated at 540 rpm. Hydraulics include open center with optional closed center, with a pump flow up to 12.8 gpm (48.4 lpm). The tractor hitch features position control with top link draft sensing and a rear lift capacity of 3,080 lbs (1397 kg). Dimensions include a 2WD wheelbase of 84.5 inches (214 cm), length of 137 inches (347 cm), and operating weight of 5,374 lbs (2437 kg). It supports various front-end loaders including the Ford 7209, 7210, 7310, and 7410 models. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 55 amp alternator and 800 CCA battery.

Power37 hp

Founded1990 - 1994

Model3230

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 3230

Power

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

Engine

Type	Ford 3.1L 3-cyl diesel
Power	37 hp (27.6 kW)
Fuel tank	17.3 gal (65.5 L)
Rated RPM	2000
Bore/Stroke	4.40x4.20 inches (112 x 107 mm)
Compression	16.3:1
Displacement	192 ci (3.1 L)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	11 qts (10.4 L)

Electrical

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

Hydraulics

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

Mechanical

ROPS	Two-post ROPS
Drive	Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power

Production

Type	Utility tractor
Series	30 Utility Series
Original price	$17,300 in 1994
Years produced	1990 - 1994

Attachments

Loaders	Ford 7209 loader, Ford 7210 loader, Ford 7310 loader, Ford 7410 loader
7209 Loader	2500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1134 kg), 4100 lbs breakout (1859 kg), 38° dump, 26 inches reach (dumped) (66 cm), 59 inches reach (ground) (149 cm), 23° rollback, 110 inches height (at pin) (279 cm), 87 inches clearance (dumped) (220 cm), boom cyl: 2.25 inches (5 cm), bucket cyl: 2.25 inches (5 cm), weight: 954 lbs (432 kg)
7210 Loader	2320 lbs lift (full at pin) (1052 kg), 4210 lbs breakout (1909 kg), 35 inches reach (dumped) (88 cm), 124 inches height (at pin) (314 cm), 103 inches clearance (dumped) (261 cm), weight: 1636 lbs (742 kg), Bucket width: 60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 84 inches (213 cm)
7310 Loader	2685 lbs lift (full at pin) (1217 kg), 4905 lbs breakout (2224 kg), 40° dump, 34.25 inches reach (dumped) (86 cm), 43° rollback, 120 inches height (at pin) (304 cm), 92 inches clearance (dumped) (233 cm), Bucket width: 60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 84 inches (213 cm)
7410 Loader	2500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1134 kg), 4410 lbs breakout (2000 kg), 35 inches reach (dumped) (88 cm), 123 inches height (at pin) (312 cm), 98 inches clearance (dumped) (248 cm), weight: 1945 lbs (882 kg), Bucket width: 60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 84 inches (213 cm)

Transmission

Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Tractor hitch

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

Serial Numbers

1990	BC26239
1991	BC68791
1992	BD07628
1993	BD32445
1994	BD68791

Dimensions & Tires

Length	137 inches (347 cm)
Rear tire	12.4-28
Front tire	6.00-16
2WD Wheelbase	84.5 inches (214 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	84.1 inches (213 cm)
Height (ROPS)	90.9 inches (230 cm)
Operating weight	5,374 lbs (4WD ROPS) (2437 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540

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