Ford 3830
The Ford 3830 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 165 ci 2.7 L engine. Transmission: 12 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 3851 to 4035 pounds.
Fuel & Capacities
11.9 gal
45.0 L
Transmission
12 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
3851 to 4035 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1992 - 1997
Orchard/Vineyard tractorFiat built
Orchard/Vineyard tractor
Fiat built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Fiat |
Orchard/Vineyard tractor | |
The Ford/New Holland 3830 is the same as the Fiat 55-86. | |
Ford 3830 Engine | |
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Fiat 2.7L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Ford 3830 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 45 hp
33.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 11.9 gal
45.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 11.3 gal
42.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 11.3 gal
42.8 L |
Pressure | 2740 psi
188.9 bar |
Valves | 2 or 3 |
Pump flow | 11 gpm
41.6 lpm |
Steering flow | 8.1 gpm
30.7 lpm |
Steering press. | 1015 psi
70.0 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control and lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 4321 lbs
1960 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 72.6 inches
184 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 75.5 inches
191 cm |
Weight | 3851 to 4035 pounds |
Front tire | 5.50x16 |
2WD Rear tire | 11.2x24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 33 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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45 to 70 hp Narrow Tractors published in 1992, by Ford | |
Ford Narrow Tractors published in 1995, by New Holland | |
45 to 70 PTO hp Narrow Tractors published in 1996, by New Holland |
Engine
Engine Detail — 165 ci / 2.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Fiat |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 165 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.528 inches
100 x 115 mm |
Pre-heating | thermostart |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed gear | |
12-speed shuttle |
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
With 11.2x24 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 12 forward and reverse shuttle
Type | shuttle |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Ford 3830 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.50x16. Rear: 11.2x24 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 11.2x24 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 72.6 inches
184 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 75.5 inches
191 cm |
2WD Length | 128.9 inches
327 cm |
4WD Length | 129.5 inches
328 cm |
Width | 49 inches
124 cm |
2WD Weight | 3851 lbs
1746 kg |
4WD Weight | 4035 lbs
1830 kg |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 14.6 inches
37 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 8.3 inches
21 cm |
2WD Front tread | 41 to 45 inches
104 to 114 cm |
4WD Front tread | 39 to 49 inches
99 to 124 cm |
Rear tread | 35 to 47 inches
88 to 119 cm |
Ford 3830 Height | |
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2WD Steering wheel | 51.9 inches
131 cm |
4WD Steering wheel | 50 inches
127 cm |
2WD Hood | 46.5 inches
118 cm |
4WD Hood | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
2WD ROPS | 82 inches
208 cm |
4WD ROPS | 80.6 inches
204 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 3830.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 3830 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 3830.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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