Compare/Ford 3830 vs Ford 3900

Ford 3830 vs Ford 3900

Verdict: Ford 3830 vs Ford 3900

The Ford 3830 and the Ford 3900 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3900 leads on rated power with 47 hp against 45 hp. Ford 3900 is the lighter machine (2,161 kg vs 3,851 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3830 is the newer design (1992 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 3900 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3830 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

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

FiatReference

FordReference

With 11.2x24 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

107 x 107 mmReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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49.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

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35.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

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35.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Compression

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16.3:1Reference

Torque

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179.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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13.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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10.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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280mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

42.8 LReference

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Type

shuttleReference

gearReference

Capacity

42.8 LReference

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Pressure

188.9 barReference

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Valves

2 or 3Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

30.7 lpmReference

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Steering press.

70.0 barReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

1960 kgReference

1549 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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540@1800Reference

Capacities

Fuel

45.0 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

184 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

191 cmReference

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Weight

3851 to 4035 poundsReference

2161 kgReference

Front tire

5.50x16Reference

6.00x19Reference

2WD Rear tire

11.2x24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.50x16. Rear: 11.2x24Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 11.2x24Reference

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2WD Length

327 cmReference

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4WD Length

328 cmReference

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Width

124 cmReference

185 cmReference

2WD Weight

1746 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1830 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

37 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

21 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

104 to 114 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

99 to 124 cmReference

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Rear tread

88 to 119 cmReference

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2WD Steering wheel

131 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

127 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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197 cmReference

Rear tire

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12.4/11x36Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00x19. Rear: 12.4/11x36Reference

Length

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342 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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230 cmReference

3830 Serial Numbers

1992

F399000Reference

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1993

F399354Reference

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1994

F022000Reference

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1995

F051000Reference

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1996

1080190Reference

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1997

1105511Reference

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1998

1130047Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

28Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

Ford 3830 Height

2WD Hood

118 cmReference

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4WD Hood

113 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

208 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

204 cmReference

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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.