Production
| Description | Orchard/Vineyard tractor / Original price was $25,000 in 1997 / The Ford/New Holland 4230 is the same as the Fiat 72-86. |
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| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 3.6L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.527 inches (100 x 115 mm) |
| Description | Fiat / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 220.5 ci (3.6 L) |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 62 hp (46.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and reverse |
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| Type | gear / shuttle |
| Transmission type | 12-speed gear / 12-speed shuttle |
| Transmission type | 12-speed gear / 12-speed shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post mid-mount ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 13.7 gal (51.9 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 11.3 gal (42.8 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 11.3 gal (42.8 L) |
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| Pressure | 2740 psi (188.9 bar) |
| Pump flow | 11 gpm (41.6 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 8.1 gpm (30.7 lpm) |
| Steering press. | 1450 psi (100.0 bar) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 or 3 |
Hitch
| Control | position control and lower-link draft sensing |
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| Rear lift | 5931 lbs (2690 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Cab Charging amps | 65 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
| ROPS Charging amps | 33 |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 46 to 58 inches (116 to 147 cm) |
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| 2WD Length | 138.5 inches (351 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 4871 lbs (2209 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 78.8 inches (200 cm) |
| 2WD Width | 57.5 inches (146 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 15.4 inches (39 cm) / 15.5 inches (39 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 47 to 53 inches (119 to 134 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 144.5 inches (367 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 5290 lbs (2399 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 83.1 inches (211 cm) |
| 4WD Width | 58.5 inches (148 cm) |
| Rear tread | 42 to 57 inches (106 to 144 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 14.9x24 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 78.8 inches (200 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 83.1 inches (211 cm) |
| Front tire | 27x9.50-15 |
| Weight | 4871 to 5290 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 27x9.50-15. Rear: 14.9x24 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9x24 |
4230 Serial Numbers
| 1992 | F622650 |
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| 1993 | F656580 |
| 1994 | F021000 |
| 1995 | 1069303 |
| 1996 | 1078767 |
| 1997 | 1106731 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Ford 4230 Height
| 2WD Hood | 48.5 inches (123 cm) |
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| 2WD ROPS | 83.4 inches (211 cm) |
| 2WD Steering wheel | 52.8 inches (134 cm) |
| 4WD Hood | 50.2 inches (127 cm) |
| 4WD ROPS | 85 inches (215 cm) |
| 4WD Steering wheel | 54.5 inches (138 cm) |
References
| Description | 45 to 70 hp Narrow Tractors published in 1992, by Ford / Ford Narrow Tractors published in 1995, by New Holland / 45 to 70 PTO hp Narrow Tractors published in 1996, by New Holland |
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Speeds
| Description | With 14.9-24 rear tires. |
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