Compare/Ford 3600 Orchard vs Ford 3830

Ford 3600 Orchard vs Ford 3830

Verdict: Ford 3600 Orchard vs Ford 3830

The Ford 3600 Orchard and the Ford 3830 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. Ford 3830 is the newer design (1992 vs 1975). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

FiatReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 11.2x24 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Distributor

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FordReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Variants

3600

utilityReference

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3600-N

narrowReference

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3600-O

orchardReference

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Engine

38.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.0 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 112 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

38.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Torque

184.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1440Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

Type

gearReference

shuttleReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

188.9 barReference

Rear valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

31.4 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2000Reference

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Hydraulic system

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42.8 LReference

Capacity

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42.8 LReference

Valves

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2 or 3Reference

Steering flow

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30.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

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70.0 barReference

Rear lift

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1960 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

195 cmReference

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Front tire

5.50x16Reference

Rear tire

9x24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.50x16. Rear: 9x24Reference

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Length

322 cmReference

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Width

127 cmReference

124 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

132 cmReference

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Height (hood)

121 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

43 cmReference

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Front tread

111 to 152 cmReference

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Rear tread

104 to 155 cmReference

88 to 119 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

—

184 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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191 cmReference

Weight

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3851 to 4035 poundsReference

2WD Rear tire

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11.2x24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.50x16. Rear: 11.2x24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 11.2x24Reference

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 Front tread

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104 to 114 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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99 to 124 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

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131 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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127 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

46Reference

33Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

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45.0 LReference

3830 Serial Numbers

1992

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F399000Reference

1993

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F399354Reference

1994

—

F022000Reference

1995

—

F051000Reference

1996

—

1080190Reference

1997

—

1105511Reference

1998

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1130047Reference

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.