Overview
The CaseIH 3230 is a utility farm tractor produced between 1994 and 1997 in Doncaster, England, featuring a 3.4L 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 60 gross horsepower. Available in 2WD and 4WD configurations, the model includes a Category II rear hitch with a 3,665-pound lift capacity and an independent 540 RPM rear PTO.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The liquid-cooled Case D206 engine provides 56 net horsepower and a claimed PTO output of 52 horsepower at a rated 2300 RPM.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The tractor was offered with multiple transmission options including 8-speed synchromesh, 8-speed shuttle, 16-speed partial power shift, and a 16-speed synchromesh creeper system.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
Equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing 15.3 gpm total flow at 2500 psi, the 3230 supports up to three valves and utilizes draft and position control.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Doncaster, England / Original price was $23,000 in 1997 |
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| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | Case 3.4L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Coolant capacity | 14.5 qts (13.7 L) |
| Description | Case D206 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 206 ci (3.4 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7.9 qts (7.5 L) |
| Oil change | 200 h |
| Power (gross) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Power (net) | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| Pre-heating | thermostart (optional) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
Transmission
| 2WD Oil capacity | 35.9 qts (34.0 L) / 35.9 qts (34.0 L) / 35.9 qts (34.0 L) / 35.9 qts (34.0 L) |
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| 4WD Oil capacity | 38.6 qts (36.5 L) / 38.6 qts (36.5 L) / 38.6 qts (36.5 L) / 38.6 qts (36.5 L) |
| Clutch | 11-inch dry cerametallic / 11-inch dry cerametallic / 11-inch dry cerametallic / 11-inch dry cerametallic |
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (L/H) plus reverse range. / Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (L/H) plus reverse with high-low (rabbit/turtle) power-shift activated by dashboard toggle switch. / Adds creeper range to the standard synchromesh gear box. Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (L/H) plus reverse in normal and creeper modes. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 8 forward and reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Type | synchromesh / shuttle / partial power shift / synchromesh creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchromesh / 8-speed shuttle / 16-speed partial power shift / 16-speed synchromesh creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchromesh / 8-speed shuttle / 16-speed partial power shift / 16-speed synchromesh creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical (ROPS) |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Capacity
| 2WD Hydraulic system | 9 gal (34.1 L) |
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| 4WD Hydraulic system | 9.7 gal (36.7 L) |
| Fuel | 20 gal (ROPS) (75.7 L) |
Hydraulics
| 2WD Capacity | 9 gal (34.1 L) |
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| 4WD Capacity | 9.7 gal (36.7 L) |
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Total flow | 15.3 gpm (57.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 0 to 3 |
Hitch
| Control | draft and position control |
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| Rear lift | 3,665 lbs (1662 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 650 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 45 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28 |
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| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 16.9-28 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 84.5 inches (214 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Front tread | 52 to 77 inches (2WD straight) (132 to 195 cm) / 48 to 80 inches (2WD sweptback) (121 to 203 cm) / 52 to 80 inches (2WD low) (132 to 203 cm) / 52 to 77 inches (2WD low-low) (132 to 195 cm) / 88 to 96 inches (tobacco) (223 to 243 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9-28 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 84.5 inches (214 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight | 6147 to 6905 pounds |
CaseIH 3230 Weight
| Max capacity | 10150 lbs (ROPS) (4604 kg) |
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| Shipping | 6147 lbs (2WD ROPS) (2788 kg) |
References
| Description | New 3200 and 4200 Series Tractors published in 1994, by Case IH / 3200/4200 Series Tractors published in 1994, by Case IH |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9x30 rear tires. / With 16.9x30 rear tires. / With 16.9x30 rear tires. / With With 16.9x30 rear tires. Speeds in direct mode same as regular synchromesh transmission. |
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