Ford 3910 Overview
The Ford 3910 is a three-cylinder diesel utility tractor in Ford's 10 Utility Series. Secondary listings commonly give a 1983-1989 production range; the official Nebraska reports directly document two 1983 test tractors.
Performance data needs test context. Nebraska Test 1493 covers a diesel 8x2 test tractor, while Test 1494 covers a separate diesel 8x4 test tractor. Those reports should stay separate from the general claimed-power rows.
Ford 3910 Quick Answers
- Production yearsSecondary data commonly lists 1983-1989. The official Nebraska reports used here directly document two Ford 3910 test tractors in 1983.
- Test 1493 powerTest 1493, diesel 8x2, lists 42.62 PTO hp at rated engine speed, 40.39 PTO hp at standard 540-rpm PTO speed, and 35.62 maximum drawbar hp.
- Test 1494 powerTest 1494, diesel 8x4, lists 42.67 PTO hp at rated engine speed, 41.16 PTO hp at standard 540-rpm PTO speed, and 35.06 maximum drawbar hp.
- EnginePublished engine data lists a Ford 192 ci (3.1 L) three-cylinder diesel with 47.5 net engine hp and 50 gross engine hp.
- PTO and hitchThe Ford 3910 has an independent 540 rear PTO and a Category II/I rear hitch.
- Service capacityPublished capacities include engine oil 7 qts, hydraulic system 12.1 gal, and transmission oil of 12.7 qts for the Dual Range row or 9.9 qts for the synchromesh row.
Engine and Power
Published engine data lists a 192 ci three-cylinder diesel with direct injection, 16.3:1 compression, 2200 rated rpm, 47.5 net engine hp, and 50 gross engine hp. The Nebraska reports separately identify their test engines as Ford three-cylinder diesels rated at 2000 rpm for those tests.
Diesel engine
Ford / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
| Displacement | 192 ci 3.1 L |
|---|---|
| Bore Stroke | 4.4x4.2 inches 112 x 107 mm |
| Power | 47.5 hp 35.4 kW |
| Power Gross | 50 hp 37.3 kW |
| Fuel System | direct injection |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Compression | 16.3:1 |
| Rated Rpm | 2200 |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft 187.1 Nm |
| Torque Rpm | 1400 |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7 qts 6.6 L |
| Coolant Capacity | 11 qts 10.4 L |
Manufacturer
Manufacture years
Engine
Transmission
Published transmission rows include 8 forward/2 reverse, 8 forward/4 reverse, and 6 forward/4 reverse entries. The official 1983 Nebraska tests cover diesel 8x2 and 8x4 test tractors; later Series II entries are a separate configuration question.
Dual Range
| Name | Dual Range |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | 330mm dry disc |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 12.7 qts 12.0 L |
8-speed synchromesh
| Type | synchromesh |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 9.9 qts 9.4 L |
6-speed mechanical shuttle
| Type | mechanical shuttle |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 4 reverse |
PTO and Hitch
The rear PTO is listed as independent 540 rpm, paired with a Category II/I rear hitch. Nebraska PTO power has two separate conditions: rated-engine-speed PTO and standard 540-rpm PTO speed.
Rear PTO
Rear PTO type
Rear hitch
Hydraulics
Open-center hydraulics with 7.7 gpm pump flow and 2500 psi pressure; one valve; pump/steering capacity 3.6 qts.
Type
Capacity
Pressure
Pump flow
Valves
Fluids, Battery, and Service Facts
Capacity rows include engine oil 7 qts, coolant 11 qts, hydraulic system 12.1 gal, and 12 V / 128 Ah battery data. Fluid type, filters, belts, and intervals still need an exact manual or parts source for the tractor's configuration.
Fuel tank
Hydraulic system
Battery volts
Battery Ah
Tires and Dimensions
Tire and dimension values can vary by wheel, axle, and configuration.
Configuration-specific values are split out where the same model has documented differences by engine, transmission, or equipment.
Weight
Length
Width
Front tire
Rear tire
Ag front
- 7.50-15 (2WD)
- 5.50-16 (2WD)
Ag rear
- 13.6-28
- 14.9-24
Electrical
Electrical rows are included when documented.
Ground
Charging system
Battery volts
Serial Number Lookup
The serial table includes C-prefix rows and later BA/BB entries as secondary lookup data. Use the stamped location, prefix, model code, transmission, and build-year evidence before treating a serial row as a parts or service cutoff.
Configuration-specific values are split out where the same model has documented differences by engine, transmission, or equipment.
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
- C754100
- BA74292
1987
- C768000
- BB05681
1988
1989
location
Manuals and Documents
The documents below add manual, parts, brochure, and test context for the Ford 3910. The Nebraska reports are the strongest sources here for measured PTO and drawbar performance because each report names its own test configuration.
Match coverage carefully before relying on a document for service decisions, especially when one manual, catalog, brochure, or report covers several models, markets, transmissions, serial ranges, or tractor variants.
Tractor test report
- Nebraska Test 1493: Ford 3910 diesel 8x2tested performance
Official 1983 report for a Ford 3910 diesel 8x2 test tractor, with rated-engine-speed PTO, standard-540-PTO, and drawbar results.
Open test report - Nebraska Test 1494: Ford 3910 diesel 8x4tested performance
Official 1983 report for a Ford 3910 diesel 8x4 test tractor, with rated-engine-speed PTO, standard-540-PTO, and drawbar results.
Open test report
Operator manual preview
- Ford 2810 | 2910 | 3910 | 4610 Tractor Operators Manualoperation, controls
Commercial preview for a four-model Series II operator manual. Use it as a coverage pointer, not as a source for 3910-specific service values from the sampled pages.
Open preview PDF
Manual reprint
- Ford 3910 Operators Manualoperation
Operator-manual reprint listing for Ford 3910 Series II tractors. Confirm edition, serial range, and market before applying service details.
View reprint
Manufacturer document
- New Ford Series 10 Tractors brochurereference details
New Zealand-market Ford Series 10 brochure scan. It visibly labels a 3910 (8x4) row, but the OCR-uncertain table values are not mapped here.
Open brochure
Parts catalog mirror
- New Holland 3910 parts diagramsparts matching, parts system categories
Dealer parts-diagram pointer for New Holland 3910 3-cylinder all-purpose tractors. Match serial, model code, transmission, PTO, axle, and market before ordering.
Open parts diagrams
Parts catalog
- Ford and Ford-New Holland tractor parts supportparts matching
Official New Holland parts landing page for legacy Ford tractors; use model search and diagrams before ordering parts.
Open parts support
Parts Checks Before Ordering
Do not order Ford 3910 parts from the model name alone. Match the part to the tractor's model code, serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and build year before choosing service parts.
Filters, fluids, belts, electrical parts, clutch and PTO parts, and hydraulic parts can vary by setup. Exact part numbers need a parts catalog, manual, or trusted supplier source before they become recommendations.
Accuracy Note
Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.