Compare/Ford 2120 vs Ford 3830

Ford 2120 vs Ford 3830

Verdict: Ford 2120 vs Ford 3830

The Ford 2120 and the Ford 3830 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3830 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 43 hp. Ford 2120 is the lighter machine (3,572 kg vs 3,851 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3830 is the newer design (1992 vs 1987). In short: choose the Ford 3830 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 2120 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

43 hp

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

FiatReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges.Reference

With 11.2x24 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$21,200Reference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

42.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

31.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

29.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 100 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Power (net)

29.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

31.8 kWReference

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Compression

18:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

8.0 LReference

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Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Hydraulic Shuttle Shift (HSS)Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

25.7 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

shuttleReference

Pump flow

35.2 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Total flow

45.8 lpmReference

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Steering flow

10.6 lpmReference

30.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

draft controlReference

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1167 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Hydraulic system

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42.8 LReference

Capacity

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42.8 LReference

Pressure

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188.9 barReference

Valves

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2 or 3Reference

Steering press.

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70.0 barReference

Rear lift

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1960 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

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Weight

3572 to 3858 poundsReference

3851 to 4035 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

5.50x16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

11.2x24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

Front: 5.50x16. Rear: 11.2x24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.00-18. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 11.2x24Reference

Lawn/turf front

27x8.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4x16.1Reference

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Length

348 cmReference

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Width

157 cmReference

124 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

1620 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

1749 kgReference

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4WD Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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2WD Ground clearance

37 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

121 to 193 cmReference

104 to 114 cmReference

4WD Front tread

124 cmReference

99 to 124 cmReference

Rear tread

123 to 194 cmReference

88 to 119 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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184 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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191 cmReference

2WD Length

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327 cmReference

4WD Length

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328 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1746 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1830 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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37 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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21 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

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131 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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127 cmReference

Ford 2120 attachments

2120 Serial Numbers

1988

UV21003Reference

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1989

UV22274Reference

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1990

UV23599Reference

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1991

UV24295Reference

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1992

UV25141Reference

F399000Reference

1993

UV25891Reference

F399354Reference

1994

UV26738Reference

F022000Reference

1995

UV27935Reference

F051000Reference

1996

UV28911Reference

1080190Reference

1997

UV29898Reference

1105511Reference

1998

UV30679Reference

1130047Reference

1999

UV31770Reference

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Location:

Transmission housing, left sideReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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33Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 758B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 758B BackhoeReference

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Transport height

198 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth

210 cmReference

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Loading height

199 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

177°Reference

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Bucket force

1304 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

775 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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45.0 LReference

3830 Serial Numbers

Ford 3830 Height

2WD Hood

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118 cmReference

4WD Hood

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113 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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208 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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204 cmReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.