Compare/Ford 2120 vs Ford 3930

Ford 2120 vs Ford 3930

Verdict: Ford 2120 vs Ford 3930

The Ford 2120 and the Ford 3930 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3930 leads on rated power with 46 hp against 43 hp. Ford 2120 is the lighter machine (3,572 kg vs 5,157 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3930 holds more fuel (65.5 L vs 42.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 3930 is the newer design (1990 vs 1987). In short: choose the Ford 3930 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

46 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

FordReference

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

3.1L turbo-diesel 8x8 speed 4WD1998Reference

Original price

$21,200Reference

$29,900 (1999 4WD )Reference

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

3.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 100 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)

29.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

31.8 kWReference

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Compression

18:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

8.0 LReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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65.5 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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95.8 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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28.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Power at rated engine speed

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39.2 kWReference

Max power

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27.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Hydraulic Shuttle Shift (HSS)Reference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

25.7 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

synchronized shuttleReference

Pump flow

35.2 lpmReference

48.4 lpmReference

Total flow

45.8 lpmReference

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Steering flow

10.6 lpmReference

13.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

draft controlReference

position control with top link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1167 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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39.2 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Valves

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1 to 4 (closed center)Reference

Rear lift

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1397 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1755 (shuttle)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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31.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

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Weight

3572 to 3858 poundsReference

5157 to 6025 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.00-18. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x8.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4x16.1Reference

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Length

348 cmReference

347 cmReference

Width

157 cmReference

176 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

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4WD Front tread

124 cmReference

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Rear tread

123 to 194 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-28Reference

Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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2339 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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2732 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating

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2470 kgReference

Ford 2120 attachments

2120 Serial Numbers

1988

UV21003Reference

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1989

UV22274Reference

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1990

UV23599Reference

BC26239Reference

1991

UV24295Reference

BC68791Reference

1992

UV25141Reference

BD05932Reference

1993

UV25891Reference

BD36207Reference

1994

UV26738Reference

BD63909Reference

1995

UV27935Reference

BD93327Reference

1996

UV28911Reference

021649BReference

1997

UV29898Reference

056056BReference

1998

UV30679Reference

083357BReference

1999

UV31770Reference

111612BReference

Location:

Transmission housing, left sideReference

Upper right-hand side of transmissionReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45 (late)Reference

Cab Charging amps

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70Reference

Battery CCA

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800Reference

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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Ford 3930 attachments

3930 Serial Numbers

Ford 3930 Height

ROPS

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231 cmReference

Cab

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243 cmReference

Exhaust

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214 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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11.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2032 kgReference

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.