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Ford 3000 vs Ford 940
Verdict: Ford 3000 vs Ford 940
The Ford 3000 and the Ford 940 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 940 leads on rated power with 40 hp against 39 hp. Ford 940 is the lighter machine (3,280 kg vs 3,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3000 is the newer design (1965 vs 1954). In short: choose the Ford 940 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3000 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
39 hp
40 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
The six-speed transmission was first offered on the Ford 3000 in 1970, replacing the four-speed.Reference
November 7 - 15, 1955Reference
Factories
Antwerp, BelgiumReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
powerReference
power assist optionalReference
Original price
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$2,561 (1957)Reference
Variants
940
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four-speedReference
950
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five-speedReference
960
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five-speed, live PTOReference
3100
all-purposeReference
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3300
vineyardReference
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3310
narrow chassisReference
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Engine
Engine
34.8 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
26.4 kWReference
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Displacement
2.9 LReference
2.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 107 mmReference
99 x 91 mmReference
Power
32.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
8.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Torque
170.4 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1150Reference
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Firing order
1-2-3Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Coolant capacity
13.1 LReference
14.2 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.584 mmReference
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Point gap
0.559 mmReference
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Oil capacity
12.5 LReference
4.7 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
30.3 kWReference
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Max power
26.1 kWReference
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Belt (claimed)
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29.8 kWReference
Plows
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3 (14-inch)Reference
Transmission
Transmission
4-speed with over/underReference
FordReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
M-4864-AReference
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Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gas 4-speed PTO (claimed)
29.2 kWReference
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Gas 6-speed PTO (claimed)
28.2 kWReference
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Gas 10-speed PTO (claimed)
27.2 kWReference
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Diesel 4-speed PTO (claimed)
29.4 kWReference
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Diesel 6-speed PTO (claimed)
30.3 kWReference
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Diesel 8-speed PTO (claimed)
29.2 kWReference
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Diesel 10-speed PTO (claimed)
28.3 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
30.3 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
23.8 LReference
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Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Capacity
23.8 LReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Pump flow
18.9 lpmReference
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Steering flow
16.1 lpmReference
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Steering press.
41.4 barReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
771 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
29.1 kWReference
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Rear lift
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567 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
49.2 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
192 cmReference
216 cmReference
Weight
3700 to 4185 poundsReference
3280 to 3626 poundsReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6x16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
12x28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6x16Reference
Ag rear
13.6-28Reference
12x28Reference
Length
322 cmReference
336 cmReference
Width
162 cmReference
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Ground clearance
34 cmReference
70 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
54 cmReference
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Front tread
132 to 203 cmReference
21 to 41 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 193 cmReference
142 to 203 cmReference
Shipping
1678 kgReference
1487 kgReference
Operating
1898 kgReference
1644 kgReference
Ballasted
3147 kgReference
2937 kgReference
Steering wheel
147 cmReference
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Height
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167 cmReference
Ford 3000 attachments
3000 Serial Number Location
3000 Serial Numbers
1965
C100000Reference
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1966
C124200Reference
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1967
C161300Reference
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1968
C190200Reference
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1969
C226000Reference
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1970
C257600Reference
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1971
C292100Reference
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1972
C327200Reference
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1973
C367300Reference
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1974
C405200Reference
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1975
C450700Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
22Reference
20Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Gas Battery AH
80Reference
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Diesel Battery AH
128Reference
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Attachment overview
Ford 3000 Height
Hood
137 cmReference
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Exhaust
210 cmReference
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Test results
Fuel use
12.9 l/hourReference
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Max pull
2362 kgReference
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940 Serial Number Location
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.