Ford 3930

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Ford 3930 is a versatile utility tractor produced by Ford in Basildon, England from 1990 to 2002. It is available as either a 2WD or 4WD model and features a choice of transmissions that include 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, 8 forward and 8 reverse with a synchronized shuttle, or a partial power shift with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears. The tractor is equipped with a 3-cylinder diesel engine with 201 ci (45.26 hp at 2,100 RPM) or 193 ci. It has a choice of two-post ROPS or a Cab as optional and offers a variety of implements compatible with its II/I category hitch and a lift capacity of 3,076 pounds. Additional performance metrics from independent testing include maximum torque, torque rise, hydraulic performance, and overall efficiency.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 45.26

Transmission: Gear, Synchronized Shuttle, Partial Power Shift

Operating Weight: 5157 to 6025

Fuel Type: Diesel

Lift Capacity: 3076 lbs

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Ford 3930 Tractor

Ford 3930 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Excellent

Greater than 98% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Average

Greater than 55% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 88% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Ford
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: -
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 201.0 or 193.0
Bore (in): 4.41 or 4.40
Stroke (in): 4.41 or 4.20
Rated RPM: 2000 or 2200
Power Output (hp): 45.26

Transmission

Type: Gear, Synchronized Shuttle, Partial Power Shift
Forward Gears: 8
Reverse Gears: 2 or 8
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 136.6
Width (in): -
Height (in): 90.9 for 2WD with ROPS, 96.0 for Cab
Operating Weight (lb): 5157 to 6025

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: 2002
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: II/I
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): 3076 lbs
Operator Station Type: Two-post ROPS or Cab (option)
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Open or Closed Center (optional)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: January 1, 1991

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 45.26 HP (33.75 kW) at 2100 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 3.00 Gal/hr (11.36 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.510 lb/hp.hr (0.310 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed: 39.94 HP (29.78 kW) with a drawbar pull of 4090 lbs (18.2 kN) and a speed of 3.94 mph (6.34 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.530 lb/hp.hr (0.322 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 12.19 Hp.hr/gal (2.40 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 138 lb.-ft. (187 Nm) at 1400 rpm
Torque Rise: 25.8% with a power increase at 2100 rpm of 3.3%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 2200 lbs (9.8 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 11.2 GPM (42.4 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 19.5 HP (14.5 kW) at delivery pressure of 2500 psi (172 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (540 rpm): 13.70 Hp.hr/gal (2.70 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 3.10 Gal/hr (11.74 l/h) at 1750 rpm

NTTL.(1991). Test 1644: Ford 3930 (8x2) Diesel 8-Speed. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/1954