Compare/New Holland 3930 vs New Holland T1530

New Holland 3930 vs New Holland T1530

Verdict: New Holland 3930 vs New Holland T1530

The New Holland 3930 and the New Holland T1530 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland 3930 leads on rated power with 46 hp against 45 hp. New Holland T1530 is the lighter machine (1,501 kg vs 5,157 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland 3930 holds more fuel (65.5 L vs 39.0 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland T1530 is the newer design (2011 vs 1990). In short: choose the New Holland 3930 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland T1530 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

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

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New Holland

Fit score

Best match

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Rated power

46 hp

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

3.1L turbo-diesel 8x8 speed 4WD1998Reference

Four gears in three ranges.Reference

Original price

$29,900 (1999 4WD )Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

65.5 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

95.8 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

28.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.2 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

84 x 100 mmReference

Compression

16.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

dual elementReference

Power at rated engine speed

39.2 kWReference

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Max power

27.7 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

3-cylinder | 3-cylinder | 3-cylinderReference

4 CylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,000 | 2,200 | 2,200Reference

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

4.40x4.40 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

16.3:1 | 16.3:1Reference

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Fuel tank

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39.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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33.6 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier 4AReference

Power (gross)

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33.6 kWReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier 4AReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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forward and reverse options

8 forward and 2 reverse | 8 forward and reverseReference

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Transmission Type

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HSTReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

26.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

39.2 kWReference

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Type

synchronized shuttleReference

sync shuttleReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

1 to 4 (closed center)Reference

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Pump flow

48.4 lpmReference

37.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

13.6 lpmReference

19.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Control

position control with top link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

1397 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

independent (hydro)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1755 (shuttle)Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

31.2 kWReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1056 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

213 cmReference

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Weight

5157 to 6025 poundsReference

444 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.4x14Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

11.2x24Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

7.4x14Reference

Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

11.2x24Reference

Length

347 cmReference

309 cmReference

Width

176 cmReference

173 cmReference

Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

2339 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

2732 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Operating

2470 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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186 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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24x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6x16Reference

Industrial front

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25x8.50-14Reference

Industrial rear

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15x19.5Reference

Height (ROPS)

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247 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1501 kgReference

Front tread

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125 cmReference

Rear tread

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140 to 171 cmReference

New Holland 3930 attachments

3930 Serial Numbers

1990

BC26239Reference

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1991

BC68791Reference

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1992

BD05932Reference

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1993

BD36207Reference

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1994

BD63909Reference

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1995

BD93327Reference

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1996

021649BReference

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1997

056056BReference

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1998

083357BReference

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1999

111612BReference

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Location:

Upper right-hand side of transmissionReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

45 (late)Reference

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Cab Charging amps

70Reference

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Battery CCA

800Reference

600Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

800Reference

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Charging amps

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40Reference

Attachment overview

New Holland 3930 Height

ROPS

231 cmReference

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Cab

243 cmReference

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Exhaust

214 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

11.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2032 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

New HollandReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

201 ciReference

135.2 ciReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

PTO Power

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38 hpReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open center, closed centerReference

open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,500 psiReference

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Remote Valves

0 to 2 (open center), 1 to 4 (closed center)Reference

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Steering & Implements flow

3.6 gpm (7.7 gpm, 12.8 gpm)Reference

5.1 gpm (9.8 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,397.1 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control with top link draft sensingReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

348 cmReference

309.9 cmReference

Overall Width

176.5 cmReference

173.5 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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247.4 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,501.8 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

13.6-28 inchReference

55.3 to 67.4 inchesReference

Front Wheel tread range

6.00-16Reference

125.2 cmReference

Rear Wheel Type

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11.2x24 agReference

Front Wheel Type

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7.4x14 agReference

New Holland T1530 attachments

New Holland 920GH Backhoe

Backhoe type

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New Holland 930GH BackhoeReference

Transport height

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215 cmReference

Digging depth

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259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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340 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1859 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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966 kgReference

New Holland 930GH Backhoe

Power

Max Power

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45 hpReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.