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Ford 3900 vs Ford 741
Verdict: Ford 3900 vs Ford 741
The Ford 3900 and the Ford 741 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 741 leads on rated power with 48 hp against 47 hp. Ford 741 is the lighter machine (1,542 kg vs 2,161 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3900 is the newer design (1975 vs 1958). In short: choose the Ford 741 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3900 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
47 hp
48 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
liquid-cooledReference
dieselReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
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power assistReference
Engine
Fuel tank
49.2 LReference
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Engine (gross)
35.0 kWReference
36.1 kWReference
Displacement
2.9 LReference
2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 107 mmReference
90 x 91 mmReference
Power (gross)
35.0 kWReference
36.1 kWReference
Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Torque
179.5 NmReference
171.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
13.0 LReference
4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.0 LReference
14.2 LReference
Belt (claimed)
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23.9 kWReference
Plows
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2 (14-inch)Reference
Emissions
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Tier 0Reference
Firing order
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1-2-4-3Reference
Sparkplug
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14MMReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.711 mmReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
280mm dry discReference
254mm dry discReference
Transmission
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FordReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
1549 kgReference
567 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1800Reference
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Hydraulic system
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15.1 LReference
Capacity
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15.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
197 cmReference
216 cmReference
Weight
2161 kgReference
1542 kgReference
Front tire
6.00x19Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4/11x36Reference
11-28Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.00x19. Rear: 12.4/11x36Reference
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Length
342 cmReference
335 cmReference
Width
185 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
230 cmReference
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Ag front
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9.00-10Reference
Ag rear
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11-28Reference
Height
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165 cmReference
Ground clearance
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69 cmReference
Front tread
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21 to 41 cmReference
Rear tread
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142 to 203 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
28Reference
20Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12 (diesel)Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
135 (12V)Reference
Ground
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negative (12V)Reference
Variants
741
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4-speedReference
771
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Select-O-SpeedReference
Capacities
Fuel
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49.2 LReference
Ford 741 attachments
741 Serial Number Location
741 Serial Numbers
1957
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1001Reference
1958
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11977Reference
1959
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58312Reference
1960
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105943Reference
1961
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131427Reference
1962
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155531Reference
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.