Compare/Ford 3600 vs Ford 3910

Ford 3600 vs Ford 3910

Verdict: Ford 3600 vs Ford 3910

The Ford 3600 and the Ford 3910 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3910 leads on rated power with 50 hp against 48 hp. Ford 3600 is the lighter machine (3,846 kg vs 4,615 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3910 is the newer design (1983 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 3910 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3600 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

48 hp

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference

Six-speed transmission became available on the 3910 II in 1986.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Final drives

—

inboard planetaryReference

Steering

—

3.4 LReference

Variants

3600

utilityReference

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3910

—

utilityReference

3600-N

narrowReference

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3600-O

orchardReference

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3910N

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narrowReference

3910NO

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low-profileReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

35.8 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

33.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

25.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

25.6 kWReference

26.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 107 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)

32.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

34.3 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Pre-heating

coolant heaterReference

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Compression

7.75:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

183.1 NmReference

187.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1100Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

13.1 LReference

9.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

30.3 kWReference

31.8 kWReference

Max power

25.2 kWReference

26.1 kWReference

Engine

—

35.4 kWReference

Power

—

35.4 kWReference

Fuel system

—

direct injectionReference

Transmission

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

Gears

6 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

279mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Transmission

Dual-RangeReference

Dual RangeReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

30.3 kWReference

31.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

23.3 LReference

45.8 LReference

Capacity

23.3 LReference

45.8 LReference

Pressure

144.8 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

32.2 lpmReference

48.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

top-link draft sensingReference

position and top-link draft controlReference

Rear lift

879 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

28.6 kWReference

30.7 kWReference

Valves

—

1Reference

Steering cap.

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3.4 LReference

Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

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Weight

3846 to 5590 poundsReference

4615 to 5082 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.50-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

9.5-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

12.4-28Reference

14.9-28Reference

Length

322 cmReference

323 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

176 cmReference

Height (hood)

137 cmReference

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Height (cab)

251 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

54 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

33 cmReference

54 cmReference

Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 203 cmReference

142 to 203 cmReference

Shipping

1744 kgReference

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Operating

2535 kgReference

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Ballasted

3129 kgReference

2WD Wheelbase

—

196 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

—

213 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

—

54 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

—

33 cmReference

2WD Front tread

—

132 to 203 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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142 to 182 cmReference

@WD Operating

—

2093 kgReference

4WD Operating

—

2305 kgReference

Steering wheel

—

149 cmReference

Ford 3600 attachments

3600 Serial Numbers

1975

C450700Reference

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1976

C490300Reference

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1977

C527300Reference

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1978

C560500Reference

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1979

C595800Reference

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1980

C635700Reference

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1981

C660700Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

51Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Gas Battery AH

77Reference

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Diesel Battery AH

128Reference

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Mk I Charging amps

—

32Reference

Mk II Charging amps

—

51Reference

Battery AH

—

128Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

14.0 l/hourReference

9.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

2323 kgReference

2238 kgReference

Speeds

Ford 3910 attachments

3910 Serial Numbers

1982

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C681910Reference

1983

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C695880Reference

1984

—

C713459Reference

1985

—

C737800Reference

1986

—

BA74292Reference

1987

—

BB05681Reference

1988

—

BB31777Reference

1989

—

BB84620Reference

Location:

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Transmission cover, right-front.Reference

Ford 3910 Height

Hood

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133 cmReference

ROPS

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237 cmReference

Exhaust

—

206 cmReference

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.