Compare/Ford 3600 vs Ford 3930

Ford 3600 vs Ford 3930

Verdict: Ford 3600 vs Ford 3930

The Ford 3600 and the Ford 3930 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3600 leads on rated power with 48 hp against 46 hp. Ford 3600 is the lighter machine (3,846 kg vs 5,157 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3930 is the newer design (1990 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 3600 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3930 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

46 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference

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

Engine (gross)

35.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

33.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

25.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

25.6 kWReference

28.5 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.2 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

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dual paper elementsReference

Pre-heating

coolant heaterReference

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Compression

7.75:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

183.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1100Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

13.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

30.3 kWReference

39.2 kWReference

Max power

25.2 kWReference

27.7 kWReference

ROPS Fuel tank

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65.5 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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95.8 LReference

Transmission

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

synchronized shuttleReference

Gears

6 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

279mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Transmission

Dual-RangeReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

30.3 kWReference

39.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

23.3 LReference

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Capacity

23.3 LReference

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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 control with top link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

879 kgReference

1397 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

28.6 kWReference

31.2 kWReference

Valves

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1 to 4 (closed center)Reference

Steering flow

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13.6 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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540@1755 (shuttle)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

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Weight

3846 to 5590 poundsReference

5157 to 6025 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

12.4-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Length

322 cmReference

347 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

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Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Shipping

1744 kgReference

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Operating

2535 kgReference

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Ballasted

3129 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

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

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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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

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

14.0 l/hourReference

11.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

2323 kgReference

2032 kgReference

Speeds

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

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021649BReference

1997

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056056BReference

1998

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083357BReference

1999

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111612BReference

Location:

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Upper right-hand side of transmissionReference

Ford 3930 Height

ROPS

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231 cmReference

Cab

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243 cmReference

Exhaust

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214 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.