Compare/New Holland 3930 vs New Holland TC48DA

New Holland 3930 vs New Holland TC48DA

Verdict: New Holland 3930 vs New Holland TC48DA

The New Holland 3930 and the New Holland TC48DA are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland TC48DA leads on rated power with 48 hp against 46 hp. New Holland TC48DA is the lighter machine (1,957 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 51.1 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland TC48DA is the newer design (2003 vs 1990). In short: choose the New Holland TC48DA for outright pulling power, or the New Holland 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

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

New Holland

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

46 hp

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

3.1L turbo-diesel 8x8 speed 4WD1998Reference

PTO performanceReference

Original price

$29,900 (1999 4WD )Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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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

22.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

dual dry elementReference

Power at rated engine speed

39.2 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

Max power

27.7 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3-cylinder | 3-cylinder | 3-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

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

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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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51.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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35.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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35.8 kWReference

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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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

39.2 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

Type

synchronized shuttleReference

synch shuttleReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

1 to 4 (closed center)Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

48.4 lpmReference

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Steering flow

13.6 lpmReference

20.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position control with top link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

1397 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1755 (shuttle)Reference

540@2475Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

31.2 kWReference

28.8 kWReference

Total flow

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45.4 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1571 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

213 cmReference

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Weight

5157 to 6025 poundsReference

665 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

9.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

8-16 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

14.9-24Reference

Length

347 cmReference

348 cmReference

Width

176 cmReference

163 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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189 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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27x10.5-15R3Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18-20R3Reference

Industrial front

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11L-15SLReference

Industrial rear

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18.4-24R4Reference

Height

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231 cmReference

Operating weight

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1957 kgReference

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

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ROPS Charging amps

45 (late)Reference

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Cab Charging amps

70Reference

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Battery CCA

800Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

800Reference

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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

11.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

2032 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

New HollandReference

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Capacities

Capacity

201 ciReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open center, closed centerReference

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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

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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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

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Overall Width

176.5 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

13.6-28 inchReference

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Front Wheel tread range

6.00-16Reference

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Variants

Farmall DX48

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similar CaseIH modelReference

New Holland TC48DA attachments

New Holland 759C Backhoe

Backhoe type

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New Holland 759C BackhoeReference

Transport height

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241 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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289 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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243 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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378 cmReference

Loading height

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243 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1995 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1270 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.