Overview
The Ford 3830 is a farm tractor produced from 1992 to 1997, manufactured by Fiat and specifically designated as an orchard or vineyard model. It is powered by a 2.7L 3-cylinder Fiat diesel engine providing a claimed 45 hp at the PTO and features a 12-speed gear or shuttle transmission. The unit is equipped with a Category I rear hitch with a 4321-pound lift capacity and was available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The tractor utilizes a liquid-cooled 165 ci Fiat diesel engine rated at 2500 RPM, delivering 45 hp through an independent 540 RPM rear PTO.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
Equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing 11 gpm of pump flow and 2740 psi, the 3830 supports a rear lift capacity of 4321 lbs using position control and lower-link draft sensing.
Transmission and Mechanical Layout:
The drivetrain consists of a 12-speed gear or shuttle transmission with inboard planetary final drives and a mechanical rear differential lock, supported by 12-volt electrical and 33-amp charging systems.
Production
| Description | Orchard/Vineyard tractor / The Ford/New Holland 3830 is the same as the Fiat 55-86. |
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| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 2.7L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.528 inches (100 x 115 mm) |
| Description | Fiat / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 165 ci (2.7 L) |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and reverse |
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| Type | gear / shuttle |
| Transmission type | 12-speed gear / 12-speed shuttle |
| Transmission type | 12-speed gear / 12-speed shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Mechanical wet disc brakes / Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 11.9 gal (45.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 11.3 gal (42.8 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 11.3 gal (42.8 L) |
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| Pressure | 2740 psi (188.9 bar) |
| Pump flow | 11 gpm (41.6 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 8.1 gpm (30.7 lpm) |
| Steering press. | 1015 psi (70.0 bar) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 or 3 |
Hitch
| Control | position control and lower-link draft sensing |
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| Rear lift | 4321 lbs (1960 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 33 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 14.6 inches (37 cm) |
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| 2WD Front tread | 41 to 45 inches (104 to 114 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 128.9 inches (327 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 3851 lbs (1746 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 72.6 inches (184 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 8.3 inches (21 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 39 to 49 inches (99 to 124 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 129.5 inches (328 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 4035 lbs (1830 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 75.5 inches (191 cm) |
| Rear tread | 35 to 47 inches (88 to 119 cm) |
| Width | 49 inches (124 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 11.2x24 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 72.6 inches (184 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 75.5 inches (191 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50x16 |
| Weight | 3851 to 4035 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.50x16. Rear: 11.2x24 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 11.2x24 |
3830 Serial Numbers
| 1992 | F399000 |
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| 1993 | F399354 |
| 1994 | F022000 |
| 1995 | F051000 |
| 1996 | 1080190 |
| 1997 | 1105511 |
| 1998 | 1130047 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Ford 3830 Height
| 2WD Hood | 46.5 inches (118 cm) |
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| 2WD ROPS | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| 2WD Steering wheel | 51.9 inches (131 cm) |
| 4WD Hood | 44.7 inches (113 cm) |
| 4WD ROPS | 80.6 inches (204 cm) |
| 4WD Steering wheel | 50 inches (127 cm) |
References
| Description | 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 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 11.2x24 rear tires. |
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