1998/99 New Holland 3930-Adding remotes for loader+hydraulic questions?

NH3930Turbo · Feb 24, 2017

Just picked up a 3930 Turbo last weekend, 2500hours, clean, from what I was told it has spent most of its life cutting grass, thinking it was a state owned tractor as there's some painted over numbers on the hood. All four tires are rubber filled, this was new to me, have some life left in them, definitely seems like it has added decent weight to the tractor. Anyways, the main reason I purchased it is I've been looking for a good tractor with a loader for a while and even though I did not want to buy a tractor and then find a loader, the price was right for this area of the mid-atlantic region and included delivery(there's a Ford 3930 for sale nearby and they want more than double of what I paid and it's pretty much identical). The tractor did not come auxiliary hydraulic hookups. I've scanned every forum around and this one has the most info on the 3930.

First question is, looking at what is available for adding hydraulic remotes, there doesn't seem to be a kit that list the 3930 models, everything stops at the 3910's. Looking at the valve bodies available for the 3910's the holes in the top of the transmission where the block off plate is located are identical except for one that is slightly larger on the 3910, thinking this could just be for flow and it would fit. Seems like it would be a match, but before spending that kind of money on a Ford/New Holland factory kit I'd like to be sure.

Second question, the tractor does not have dual pumps, unfortunately I missed this in my research of the 3930's before buying, would the single pump be able to handle a loader? Mostly yard work is going to be done with it, moving dirt, ect. nothing crazy. I've seen the new holland model loaders as what is recommended for the 3930. Will the Ford branded loaders such as the 776 work with this unit as it is one that goes with the 3910? There are several for sale in the area and reasonably priced. How much different are the mounting brackets? Could it be a direct fit, there are subtle differences on the actual Ford/New Holland diagrams I've looked at but overall are the same.

Sorry for the rambling on, but I have a lot of questions regarding this and I'm guessing with the tractors age being relatively new these things haven't come up just yet.

Happy Gilmore · Mar 2, 2017

Is the tractor 2wd or MFWD? What did you end up paying if you don't mind me asking? You've gotta post pics! We have rules here, lol! I replied to your loader thread as well, you'll be better off keeping it in the same thread.

TractorTech · Mar 2, 2017

Happy's question about 2 or 4wd is important for loader choice. The rear pump delivers 7.7 gpm. While that is not great, it is sufficient to run a loader. It may be slow in operation, but from what you describe, it should be fast enough.
The two main differences between the 3910 and 3930 are the steering (on 2wd) and brakes. While the steering is different, it shouldn't make a difference on loader choice. The brakes on the 3910 are outboard and the brakes on the 3930 are inboard. This makes a difference on the rear axle mount.
In these respects, a 4610 is laid out the same as a 3930.
On the remotes, you could add kit 9613790 manifold (see auxiliary pump kit in 3930 hydraulic section) to get oil supply for a loader valve. Power beyond a valve for remotes OR stack a remote valve on top of the manifold.

NH3930Turbo · Mar 12, 2017

Happy Gilmore said:
Is the tractor 2wd or MFWD? What did you end up paying if you don't mind me asking? You've gotta post pics! We have rules here, lol! I replied to your loader thread as well, you'll be better off keeping it in the same thread.

Sorry for the delayed response! I usually see the notification emails right away, but didn't on this one. The tractor is 2wd and for just the tractor I paid $6.200.00, not a bad price from what I've seen.