Compare/Ford 3830 vs Ford 3930

Ford 3830 vs Ford 3930

Verdict: Ford 3830 vs Ford 3930

The Ford 3830 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 3830 is the lighter machine (3,851 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 3830 is the newer design (1992 vs 1990). In short: choose the Ford 3930 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

46 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

3.1L turbo-diesel 8x8 speed 4WD1998Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Original price

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$29,900 (1999 4WD )Reference

Engine

Displacement

2.7 LReference

3.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

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

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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

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

42.8 LReference

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Type

shuttleReference

synchronized shuttleReference

Capacity

42.8 LReference

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Pressure

188.9 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

1 to 4 (closed center)Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

48.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

30.7 lpmReference

13.6 lpmReference

Steering press.

70.0 barReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

position control with top link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

1960 kgReference

1397 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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39.2 kWReference

Engine RPM

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540@1755 (shuttle)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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31.2 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

45.0 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

184 cmReference

214 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

191 cmReference

213 cmReference

Weight

3851 to 4035 poundsReference

5157 to 6025 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50x16Reference

6.00-16Reference

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

176 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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Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-28Reference

Length

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347 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

3830 Serial Numbers

1992

F399000Reference

BD05932Reference

1993

F399354Reference

BD36207Reference

1994

F022000Reference

BD63909Reference

1995

F051000Reference

BD93327Reference

1996

1080190Reference

021649BReference

1997

1105511Reference

056056BReference

1998

1130047Reference

083357BReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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 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

Ford 3930 attachments

3930 Serial Numbers

1990

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BC26239Reference

1991

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BC68791Reference

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.