Compare/Ford 3910 vs Ford 5000 Diesel

Ford 3910 vs Ford 5000 Diesel

Verdict: Ford 3910 vs Ford 5000 Diesel

The Ford 3910 and the Ford 5000 Diesel are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 5000 Diesel leads on rated power with 52 hp against 50 hp. Ford 5000 Diesel is the lighter machine (2,519 kg vs 4,615 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3910 is the newer design (1983 vs 1962). In short: choose the Ford 5000 Diesel for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3910 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

50 hp

52 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Six-speed transmission became available on the 3910 II in 1986.Reference

Three speeds, plus reverse, with high and low selector. Clutch must be used to shift gears or range.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

3.4 LReference

power assistReference

Variants

3910

utilityReference

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3910N

narrowReference

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3910NO

low-profileReference

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Super Major

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British modelReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

37.3 kWReference

38.6 kWReference

Engine

35.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

26.6 kWReference

30.0 kWReference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

35.4 kWReference

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Power (gross)

37.3 kWReference

38.6 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Compression

16.3:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1700Reference

Torque

187.1 NmReference

231.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.4 LReference

7.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

13.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

31.8 kWReference

35.4 kWReference

Max power

26.1 kWReference

30.0 kWReference

Fuel tank

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68.1 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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32.8 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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37.4 kWReference

Plows

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4Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Dual RangeReference

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Gears

6 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

31.8 kWReference

35.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

45.8 LReference

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Type

mechanical shuttleReference

gearReference

Capacity

45.8 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

48.4 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

3.4 LReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and top-link draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

30.7 kWReference

32.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

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Diameter

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21 cmReference

RPM

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1,700 (high)Reference

Speed

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1153.06 meters/minReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

196 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

213 cmReference

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Weight

4615 to 5082 poundsReference

1365 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-15Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

9.5-24 (4WD)Reference

7.50-15Reference

Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

16.9-30Reference

Length

323 cmReference

331 cmReference

Width

176 cmReference

16 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

54 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

33 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

54 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

142 to 182 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 203 cmReference

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@WD Operating

2093 kgReference

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4WD Operating

2305 kgReference

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Ballasted

3129 kgReference

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Steering wheel

149 cmReference

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Wheelbase

—

203 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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163 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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198 cmReference

Operating weight

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2519 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4919 kgReference

Ford 3910 attachments

3910 Serial Numbers

1982

C681910Reference

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1983

C695880Reference

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1984

C713459Reference

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1985

C737800Reference

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1986

BA74292Reference

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1987

BB05681Reference

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1988

BB31777Reference

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1989

BB84620Reference

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Location:

Transmission cover, right-front.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Mk I Charging amps

32Reference

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Mk II Charging amps

51Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Batteries

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2Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 3910 Height

Hood

133 cmReference

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ROPS

237 cmReference

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Exhaust

206 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

9.8 l/hourReference

11.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

2238 kgReference

3686 kgReference

Speeds

Ford 5000 Diesel attachments

Ford 723 19-301 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Ford 723 19-301 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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378 cmReference

Digging depth

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426 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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411 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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525 cmReference

Loading height

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317 cmReference

Swing Arc

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185°Reference

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.