What can you tell me about a 3910 II tractor pros and cons? what years were they made, how dependable are they? this one has some power steering issues they say it needs a pump but I haven't looked at it yet. How good are the engines and trans? Then what are they worth, ballpark? Thanks again.
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FordManiac
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Well its just one of the best tractors ever produced for its size range. I think they started making that particular model in 1983 and ran them through 1990 but its sister versions started in 68 with same basic chasis and engine designs. Over the years improvements were made till they got to the series II that started around 1985. The series II tractors has a few imorovements like new style Tach, easy to adjust rear stabalizer bars, foot throttle now standard. These are the most sought after models. However everything is basically the same. Very heavy duty tractor with a massive drive system, over sized pistons and bore that produces huge amounts of torque at very low engine speeds. Hp for the 3910 is 50 at the engine and 42 at the PTO. These have a lighter style sway back front end so not perfered for the weight of a loader however very nice for working in tight spaces for mowing disking etc. These tractors are extremely durable and parts are easy to find. Prices are high ranging from (2 wheel drive) 5-12k depending on hours and condition. Here in NC a nice one with under 3k hours is 7-9k.
FordManiac
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Here is a picture of mine. I had a friend just repaint it as the original owner had left it outside so it looked extremely weathered. It has around 750 hours on it and feels and runs just like a new one.
Sean in PA
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Depends on what you're referring to as its sister models. The 3000 started production in 1965 with basically the same engine, and went through 1975, then the 3600 was made from 1975-1981, then the 3610 from 1981-1983, and then the 3910 from 1983-1990. I'm not 100% sure when it was within the 1983-1990 time frame that the 3910 switched to the "Series II" designation though, but I think that it was around the same time that they switched the serial numbers to begin with 2 letters instead of 1 in 1987.
Sean in PA
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The earlier models were built at 3 different factories, Antwerp Belgium (Serial numbers started with "A"), Basildon in the UK (serial numbers started with "B"), and in Michigan in the USA (serial numbers started with "C"). They built all models at all of the plants back then. I might be mistaken on this, but I think that at some point they switched to just one of the European plants, but I'm not sure what the switchover date was or which plant it was.
On the underside of the right side hood panel there should be a foil sticker with the model number and a bunch of other numbers. If you post all of the numbers on that sticker we might be able to tell you more about it. If the serial number starts with a single letter, A, B or C, then it was built at Antwerp, Basildon, or Michigan respectively. If it starts with a double letter then I think that it would be after they switched everything over to a single plant in Europe, but again I might be mistaken on that point..
On the underside of the right side hood panel there should be a foil sticker with the model number and a bunch of other numbers. If you post all of the numbers on that sticker we might be able to tell you more about it. If the serial number starts with a single letter, A, B or C, then it was built at Antwerp, Basildon, or Michigan respectively. If it starts with a double letter then I think that it would be after they switched everything over to a single plant in Europe, but again I might be mistaken on that point..
FordManiac
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The Romeo Michigan plant was closed the end of 1986. 1987-1990 3 cylinder tractors were all produced in Basildon England. Its sad to see the end of the Ford reign as they really made some great equipment. By the way all the series II tractors had wet brakes too which was a big improvement that I forgot to mention earlier. Get all the codes off the tractor and post to us. They are located on metal foil under hood and stamped into flat spots on the rear of the engine. These flat spots face upwards and I believe these markings are on both sides of the tractor just above where a front end loader would be mounted. You may need to clean the area some to read the info.
Sean in PA
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The flat spot that FordManiac referred to is actually on the transmission bell housing, not the engine. It is just aft of the starter.
FordManiac
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Thanks Sean you are correct. Brain little foggy this am. LOL
The markings are on top area just above two attachment holes. I'm speaking of the upper two holes.
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