Overview
The Ford 3430 is a utility farm tractor manufactured from 1990 to 1998, featuring a 192 ci three-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine. It is equipped with an 8-speed gear transmission and was available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. Key performance specifications include a tested PTO power of 38.48 hp and a rear hitch lift capacity of 3,080 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Metrics:
In OCED Tractor Test 1643, the 3430 recorded a maximum drawbar pull of 4,577 lbs and a fuel consumption rate of 2.5 gallons per hour at maximum power.
Mechanical and Hydraulic Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing 7.7 gpm pump flow at 2500 psi, alongside an independent 540 PTO and wet disc brakes.
Physical Dimensions and Chassis Specs:
The unit features an 84.1 to 84.5-inch wheelbase with an operating weight of 5,428 lbs for 4WD ROPS models and a ground clearance of 13.5 inches.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Original price | $20,500 (1999 2WD ) |
Engine
| Cab Fuel tank | 25.3 gal (95.8 L) |
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| Engine type | Ford 3.1L 3-cyl diesel |
| ROPS Fuel tank | 17.3 gal (65.5 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.40x4.20 inches (112 x 107 mm) |
| Compression | 16.3:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Description | Ford / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 192 ci (3.1 L) |
| Power | 46 hp (34.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 31.66 hp (23.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 38 hp (28.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 38.48 hp (28.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
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| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 7.7 gpm (29.1 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 3.6 gpm (13.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 to 4 |
Hitch
| Control | position control with top link draft sensing |
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| Rear lift | 3080 lbs (1397 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1800 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 800 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 55 (early) |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Wheelbase | 84.5 inches (214 cm) |
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| 4WD Wheelbase | 84.1 inches (213 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13.5 inches (34 cm) |
| Length | 137 inches (347 cm) |
| Width | 69.5 inches*Minimum width across fenders. (176 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 84.5 inches (214 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 84.1 inches (213 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
| Weight | 4642 to 5490 pounds |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
Ford 3430 Height
| Cab | 95 inches (241 cm) |
|---|---|
| Exhaust | 83.5 inches (212 cm) |
| ROPS | 90.6 inches (230 cm) |
Ford 3430 Weight
| 2WD ROPS Shipping | 4642 lbs (2105 kg) |
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| 4WD ROPS Shipping | 5490 lbs (2490 kg) |
| Operating | 5428 lbs (4WD ROPS) (2462 kg) |
Ford 3430 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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OCED Tractor Test 1643
| Description | Diesel 8x2 speed 4WDApril 16 - 25, 1991Link: OCED Tractor Test 1643 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1H used for power test. / Gear 2L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour) / 2.4 gal/hour (9.1 l/hour) / 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 31.66 hp (23.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 4,577 lbs (2076 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 38.48 hp (28.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 36.92 hp (27.5 kW) |
References
| Description | Front-End Loader 7310 published in 1994, by Ford / Front-end Loaders published in 1992, by Ford / Front-end Loaders published in 1995, by New Holland / 32 to 55 PTO hp Utility Tractors published in 1990, by Ford / Ford 30 Series published in 1995, by New Holland |
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