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Ford 3500 vs Ford 420
Verdict: Ford 3500 vs Ford 420
The Ford 3500 and the Ford 420 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 420 leads on rated power with 52 hp against 49 hp. Ford 420 is the newer design (1975 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 420 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3500 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
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Best match
Clear
Ford
62
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Best match
Clear
Rated power
49 hp
52 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 28-inch rear tires.Reference
Power reversing transmission with torque converter.Reference
Final drives
bevel gearReference
inboard planetaryReference
Steering
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power assistReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
36.3 kWReference
38.6 kWReference
Engine (net)
34.8 kWReference
35.5 kWReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 97 mmReference
107 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
34.8 kWReference
32.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
36.3 kWReference
34.3 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
8:1Reference
7.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
166.8 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1350Reference
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Firing order
1-2-3Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
13.1 LReference
10.4 LReference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Fuel tank
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60.6 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Transmission
Dual RangeReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Gasoline PTO (claimed)
29.2 kWReference
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Diesel PTO (claimed)
29.4 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
19.3 LReference
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Type
full power shiftReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
19.3 LReference
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Pressure
124.1 barReference
151.7 barReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
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Pump flow
67.4 lpmReference
31.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
15.9 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
771 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
201 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
1281 kgReference
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Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-28Reference
14.9-24Reference
Industrial front
16.9-24Reference
9.00-16Reference
Industrial rear
13.6-28Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
306 cmReference
487 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
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Shipping weight
1927 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
29 cmReference
29 cmReference
Front tread
142 cmReference
142 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 193 cmReference
152 cmReference
Steering wheel
149 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
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205 cmReference
Ford 3500 attachments
3500 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate inside the Ford 3500 hood panel, on the right side.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
22Reference
51 (optional)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Gasoline Battery AH
80Reference
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Diesel Battery AH
128Reference
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Battery AH
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80 (gasoline)Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 750 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 753 BackhoeReference
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Transport height
317 cmReference
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Bucket width
60 cmReference
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Digging depth
411 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
401 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
508 cmReference
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Loading height
284 cmReference
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Bucket Rotation
194°Reference
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Swing Arc
185°Reference
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Ford 753 Backhoe
Ford 3500 Height
Hood
137 cmReference
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Exhaust
204 cmReference
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Speeds
Ford 420 attachments
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.