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New Holland 3430 Specs ( 1990-1998 )

Name: New Holland 3430
Brand: New Holland

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Nebraska Test #OECD TEST 1347-NEBRASKA SUMMARY 102

FORD NEW HOLLAND LTD FORD 3430 (8x8) DIESEL 8 SPEED

Max Drawbar HP 32.5 hp

Max Pull 4,790 lbs

Max Torque 5 lb-ft

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Overview

The New Holland 3430 is a utility farm tractor produced from 1990 to 1998, featuring a Ford 3.1L three-cylinder diesel engine rated at 46 hp. It is equipped with an 8-speed gear transmission and was available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. The tractor includes an open center hydraulic system and a rear lift capacity of 3,080 lbs using a Type II/I hitch.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power and Traction: Nebraska Tractor Test data indicates a maximum tested PTO output of 39.0 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 4,790 lbs.

Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications: The tractor is equipped with an open center hydraulic pump providing 7.7 gpm flow at 2500 psi to support a rear lift capacity of 3,080 lbs.

Chassis and Fluid Capacity: The 4WD ROPS configuration features a 137-inch length and 5,490 lb shipping weight, with fuel capacities ranging from 17.3 to 25.3 gallons depending on the ROPS or cab setup.

Production

Description	Utility tractor
Manufacturer	New Holland
Original price	$20,500 (1999 2WD )

Engine

Cab Fuel tank	25.3 gal (95.8 L)
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

Transmission type	8-speed gear

Mechanical

Cab	Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.
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
Rear lift	3080 lbs (1397 kg)
Rear Type	II/I

PTO

Engine RPM	540@1800
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)
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

New Holland 3430 Height

Cab	95 inches (241 cm)
Exhaust	83.5 inches (212 cm)
ROPS	90.6 inches (230 cm)

New Holland 3430 Weight

2WD ROPS Shipping	4642 lbs (2105 kg)
4WD ROPS Shipping	5490 lbs (2490 kg)
Operating	5428 lbs (4WD ROPS) (2462 kg)

New Holland 3430 attachments

Description	front-end loader

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.
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	Ford 30 Series published in 1995, by New Holland / 30 Series Utility Tractors published in 1997, by New Holland

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #OECD TEST 1347-NEBRASKA SUMMARY 102

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Test Date: March to May, 1991

Location: Silsoe Research Institute, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedford, England MK45 4HS

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

39.00 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

37.70 hp

@ 541 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	125.5 lb-ft (170.1 Nm) @ 1200 rpm
Torque Rise	22.6%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	39.00	29.10	2000	615
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	37.70	28.10	1760	541

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
39.00	2000	2.56	0.46	15.23	N/A
33.50	2031	2.29	0.48	14.67	N/A
25.90	2081	1.94	0.53	13.30	N/A
17.20	2120	1.57	0.64	10.96	N/A
8.50	2139	1.21	1.00	7.00	N/A
0.00	2179	0.88	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	inHg
Maximum Power - 5th (1H) Gear	32.50	24.20	2,385	11	5.10	8.20	2000	6.30	55	180	29.80
75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 5th (1H) ...	25.70	19.20	1,820	8	5.31	8.55	2049	4.60	52	178	29.80
50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 5th (1H) ...	17.60	13.10	1,190	5	5.51	8.86	2091	3.10	52	178	29.80
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 6t...	25.30	18.90	1,800	8	5.31	8.54	1379	4.50	52	178	29.80
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 6t...	17.30	12.90	1,170	5	5.51	8.86	1411	3.10	52	178	29.80

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	inHg	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cooling F
2nd (2L)	25.30	18.90	4,790	21.30	1.98	3.19	2038	15.00	10.91	29.80	0.64	52	178
3rd (3L)	30.60	22.80	3,685	16.40	3.11	5.00	2000	10.40	11.88	29.80	0.59	57	183
4th (4L)	30.70	22.90	2,405	10.70	4.78	7.70	2000	6.40	11.73	29.80	0.60	55	180
5th (1H)	32.50	24.20	2,385	10.60	5.10	8.20	2000	6.30	12.44	29.80	0.56	55	180
6th (2H)	30.60	22.80	1,485	6.60	7.72	12.42	2000	3.90	11.57	29.80	0.61	54	181

Engine

Make	Ford Diesel
Type	three cylinder vertical
Displacement	192 cu in (3142 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.3 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2000 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio
Front Tread Width	55.0 (1396 mm) to 73.0 (1855 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	56.0 (1423 mm) to 79.8 (2026 mm) in
Brakes	wet multiple disc operated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	5,460 lbs ( 2,476 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A
Engine Oil	SAE 15W40

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	13.6R28
Front Tires	8.3-24
Height of Drawbar	7.5 in (190 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	3,350 lbs
Front	2,275 lbs
Total	5,625 lbs

New Holland 3430 Specs ( 1990-1998 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

New Holland 3430 Height

New Holland 3430 Weight

New Holland 3430 attachments

OCED Tractor Test 1643

References

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks