Ford 3900

The Ford 3900 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 175 ci 2.9 L engine. The rated power output is 47 hp 35.0 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 4766 lbs 2161 kg.

Engine Power
47 hp 35.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
13 gal 49.2 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
4766 lbs 2161 kg

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Overview

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1975 - 1981 Utility tractor
1975 - 1981
Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Ford
Utility tractor
Ford 3900 Engine
Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
13 gal 49.2 L
Engine details ...
Ford 3900 Transmission
8-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Ford 3900 Power
Engine (gross)
47 hp 35.0 kW
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lock
mechanical rear OptOptional
Mechanical wet disc brakes
ROPS standard. Cab available.
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I
Control
position and draft control
Rear lift
3417 lbs 1549 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@1800
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
77.6 inches 197 cm
Weight
4766 lbs 2161 kg
Front tire
6.00x19
Rear tire
12.4/11x36
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
28
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
128
References
3900 references literature
3900 4100 4600 published in 1979, by Ford*
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 175 ci / 2.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Ford
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
175 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke
4.20x4.20 inches 107 x 107 mm
Power (gross)
47 hp 35.0 kW
Fuel system
indirect injection
Air cleaner
dry
Compression
16.3:1
Rated RPM
2000
Torque
132.4 lb-ft 179.5 Nm
Torque RPM
1200
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
7.4 qts 7.0 L
Coolant capacity
10.6 qts 10.0 L

Transmission

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
280mm dry disc
Oil capacity
13.7 qts 13.0 L
3900  gear speeds

Dimensions

Ford 3900 Tires
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.00x19. Rear: 12.4/11x36
Dimensions
Wheelbase
77.6 inches 197 cm
Length
134.7 inches 342 cm
Width
73.2 inches 185 cm
Height (ROPS)
90.6 inches 230 cm
Weight
4766 lbs 2161 kg
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