Compare/Ford 3900 vs Ford 3930

Ford 3900 vs Ford 3930

Verdict: Ford 3900 vs Ford 3930

The Ford 3900 and the Ford 3930 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3900 leads on rated power with 47 hp against 46 hp. Ford 3900 is the lighter machine (2,161 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 holds more fuel (65.5 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 3930 is the newer design (1990 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 3900 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

47 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

Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

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Engine (gross)

35.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 107 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Power (gross)

35.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

179.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

13.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.0 LReference

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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

Power at rated engine speed

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39.2 kWReference

Max power

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27.7 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

synchronized shuttleReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

280mm dry discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position control with top link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

1549 kgReference

1397 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

540@1755 (shuttle)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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38.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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39.2 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Valves

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1 to 4 (closed center)Reference

Pump flow

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48.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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13.6 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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31.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

197 cmReference

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Weight

2161 kgReference

5157 to 6025 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00x19Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4/11x36Reference

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00x19. Rear: 12.4/11x36Reference

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Length

342 cmReference

347 cmReference

Width

185 cmReference

176 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

230 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

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

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

28Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

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

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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

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.