Compare/Ford 3600 Orchard vs Ford 3930

Ford 3600 Orchard vs Ford 3930

Verdict: Ford 3600 Orchard vs Ford 3930

The Ford 3600 Orchard 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 45 hp. Ford 3930 is the newer design (1990 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 3930 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3600 Orchard 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

45 hp

46 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

3.1L turbo-diesel 8x8 speed 4WD1998Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Original price

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$29,900 (1999 4WD )Reference

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

3.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 112 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Power

38.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

184.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1440Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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

Compression

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16.3:1Reference

Air cleaner

—

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

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Type

gearReference

synchronized shuttleReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Rear valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

31.4 lpmReference

48.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position control with top link draft sensingReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2000Reference

540@1755 (shuttle)Reference

PTO (tested)

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39.2 kWReference

Valves

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1 to 4 (closed center)Reference

Steering flow

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13.6 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1397 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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31.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

195 cmReference

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Front tire

5.50x16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

9x24Reference

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.50x16. Rear: 9x24Reference

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Length

322 cmReference

347 cmReference

Width

127 cmReference

176 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

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2WD Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

Weight

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5157 to 6025 poundsReference

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

46Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

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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

Ford 3930 attachments

3930 Serial Numbers

1990

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BC26239Reference

1991

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BC68791Reference

1992

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BD05932Reference

1993

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BD36207Reference

1994

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BD63909Reference

1995

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BD93327Reference

1996

—

021649BReference

1997

—

056056BReference

1998

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083357BReference

1999

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111612BReference

Location:

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Upper right-hand side of transmissionReference

Attachment overview

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.