Compare/New Holland 2120 vs New Holland 3830

New Holland 2120 vs New Holland 3830

Verdict: New Holland 2120 vs New Holland 3830

The New Holland 2120 and the New Holland 3830 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland 3830 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 43 hp. New Holland 2120 is the lighter machine (3,572 kg vs 3,851 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland 3830 holds more fuel (45.0 L vs 42.0 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland 2120 is the newer design (1996 vs 1992). In short: choose the New Holland 3830 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland 2120 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

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

43 hp

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

New HollandReference

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Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

New HollandReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges.Reference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges with synchronized mechanical shuttle.Reference

Original price

$21,200Reference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

42.0 LReference

45.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

31.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

29.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 100 mmReference

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Power (net)

29.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

31.8 kWReference

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Compression

18:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

8.0 LReference

12.0 LReference

Engine

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41.0 kWReference

Power

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41.0 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Oil capacity

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42.7 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Hydraulic Shuttle Shift (HSS)Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

25.7 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Pump flow

35.2 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Total flow

45.8 lpmReference

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Steering flow

10.6 lpmReference

30.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

draft controlReference

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1167 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Pressure

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188.9 barReference

Valves

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2Reference

Steering press.

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70.0 barReference

Rear lift

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1960 kgReference

Clutch

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254mm dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

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Weight

3572 to 3858 poundsReference

3851 to 4035 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

5.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.00-18. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

27x8.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4x16.1Reference

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Length

348 cmReference

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Width

157 cmReference

124 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

1620 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

1749 kgReference

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4WD Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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2WD Ground clearance

37 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

121 to 193 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

124 cmReference

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Rear tread

123 to 194 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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184 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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191 cmReference

2WD Length

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327 cmReference

4WD Length

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328 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1746 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1830 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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37 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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21 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

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131 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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127 cmReference

New Holland 2120 attachments

2120 Serial Numbers

1988

UV21003Reference

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1989

UV22274Reference

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1990

UV23599Reference

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1991

UV24295Reference

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1992

UV25141Reference

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1993

UV25891Reference

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1994

UV26738Reference

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1995

UV27935Reference

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1996

UV28911Reference

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1997

UV29898Reference

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1998

UV30679Reference

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1999

UV31770Reference

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Location:

Transmission housing, left sideReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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33Reference

Cab Charging amps

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65Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 758B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 758B BackhoeReference

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Transport height

198 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth

210 cmReference

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Loading height

199 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

177°Reference

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Bucket force

1304 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

775 kgReference

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New Holland 3830 Height

2WD Hood

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118 cmReference

4WD Hood

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113 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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208 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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204 cmReference

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.