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Years in Production / 1990–1998

Ford

3430

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Ford 3430.

46hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1990–1998

Production years

Ford

Manufacturer

3430 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1990 - 1998

30 Utility Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Manufacturer: Ford
Original Price: $20,5001999 2WD
Original Price: $25,5001999 4WD

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.

Differential Lock: mechanical rear

Hydraulics

Type: open center
Type: closed center OptOptional
Pressure: 2500 psi172.4 bar
Valves: 2 to 4
Pump Flow: 7.7 gpm29.1 lpm
Pump Flow: 12.8 gpmOptOptional48.4 lpm
Steering Flow: 3.6 gpm13.6 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type: II/I
Control: position control with top link draft sensing
Rear Lift: 3080 lbs1397 kg

Pto

Rear Pto: independent
Rear Type: 540
Engine Rpm: 540@1800
Engine Rpm: 540@1755 (shuttle)

Electrical

Ground: negative
Charging System: alternator
Charging Amps: 55 (early)
Charging Amps: 45 (late)
Battery Cca: 800
Battery Volts: 12

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Under the hood

Engine Detail

Ford

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 192 ci3.1 L
Bore Stroke: 4.40x4.20 inches112 x 107 mm
Power: 46 hp34.3 kW
Compression Ratio: 16.3:1
Rated Rpm: 2000
Starter Volts: 12
Coolant Capacity: 11 qts10.4 L
Fuel Type: diesel
Cylinders: 3
Cooling: liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Ford 3.1L 3-cyl diesel

Rops Fuel Tank: 17.3 gal65.5 L
Cab Fuel Tank: 25.3 gal95.8 L

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Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type: gear
Gears: 8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch: dry disc

Ford3430 Transmission

8-speed gear

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 137 in347 cm
Width: 69.5 in176 cm
Height (cab): 95 in241 cm
Height (ROPS): 90.6 in230 cm
Wheelbase: 84.1 in213 cm
Ground clearance: 13.5 in34 cm

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Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase: 84.5 inches214 cm
4wd Wheelbase: 84.1 inches213 cm
Weight: 4642 to 5490 pounds
Front Tire: 6.00-16
Rear Tire: 13.6-28

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag: 6.00-16
Rear Ag: 13.6-28

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Tractor Photos

See it in action

Videos

Watch Ford 3430 videos from their original YouTube creators.

Lot 9 - Ford 3430 Diesel Tractor

Video by Golden Rule - Wilson Real Estate and Auction, LLC

Watch on YouTube ↗

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Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1643

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.

Power At Rated Engine Speed: 38.48 hp28.7 kW
Fuel Use: 2.5 gal/hour9.5 l/hour
Fuel Use: 2.4 gal/hour9.1 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed: 36.92 hp27.5 kW
Max Power: 31.66 hp23.6 kW
Max Pull: 4,577 lbs2076 kg