Price Check Help on a Ford 3910

[fried1765]

Depending on how clean and straight it is, the price could get to $15K. For sure $13K.

I've got $10K in mine without Loader.

Yes......but yours is magnificent,....looks like a museum piece !

 

[ovrszd]

Yes......but yours is magnificent,....looks like a museum piece !

Thank you. Hard to tell in the pics how good the OP's is.

 

[Dutch827]

Hey true temper: am in eastern PA Sorry.

Where are you located? I might be interested.

 

[rScotty]

That's a nice size tractor and I'd like to hear a little more about those Ford 3910s. What motor? What transmission? What were common options? How are parts?
What's good and not so good?
How are the front wheels driven by the front axle? At that time I imagine it could have been bevel gear drive, traditional sliding splines, or even some sort of universal knuckle.
rScotty

 

[ovrszd]

That's a nice size tractor and I'd like to hear a little more about those Ford 3910s. What motor? What transmission? What were common options? How are parts?
What's good and not so good?
How are the front wheels driven by the front axle? At that time I imagine it could have been bevel gear drive, traditional sliding splines, or even some sort of universal knuckle.
rScotty

The venerable 3cyl that was used for many years in many HP variations gas or diesel. Mine is diesel.

Mine, and the one in the OP's pic, is and 8spd forward, 4spd reverse using a mechanical shuttle.

Not sure about options. If RickB sees this he will know. Mine, and the one in the Op's pic has dual rear hydraulics and auxiliary hydraulic pump.

Parts are very available. A quick Internet search will reveal that. The Midwest CNH parts warehouse is 55 miles from me. I can get most parts the same day I need them.

Goods. Very balanced tractor with a lot of features that aren't even found on new tractors. Hydraulic speed can be adjusted to include the 3pt lift. Can then be adjusted again at the rear remote couplers. Has the normal brake pedal lock and additionally has a lever type brake lock that locks the powertrain so all four wheels are locked. Wet hydraulic brakes. Independent hand lever PTO engagement for soft starts. Interchangeable 3pt link arm balls to switch between CAT I and CAT II without using any tools. Of course all the normal stuff such as Draft Control, Position Control 3pt. Great tractor for it's size.

Bads. Only one I have is turning radius is big. This is caused by the design of the front axle which uses the old school King Pin knuckles with Double Cardan axle joints at the knuckles.

Front axle drive is engaged/disengaged by a sliding spline gear enclosed in a small transfer case added to the front of the rear axle assembly. Engagement is done by lifting a T handle on the right side of the transmission near the brake pedals. The OP's pic shows this T handle and he has it engaged in 4wd. A very easy to use system that is bullet proof durable.

These 10 series Fords are very good tractors that are sought after. Great dependability. Easy parts availability. Large production numbers so chassis parts are available at bone yards.

I suspect the OP will miss his 3910 when he tries to replace it with a Compact. His tractor is more of a Utility Class than a Compact Class.

 

[fried1765]

The venerable 3cyl that was used for many years in many HP variations gas or diesel. Mine is diesel.

Mine, and the one in the OP's pic, is and 8spd forward, 4spd reverse using a mechanical shuttle.

Not sure about options. If RickB sees this he will know. Mine, and the one in the Op's pic has dual rear hydraulics and auxiliary hydraulic pump.

Parts are very available. A quick Internet search will reveal that. The Midwest CNH parts warehouse is 55 miles from me. I can get most parts the same day I need them.

Goods. Very balanced tractor with a lot of features that aren't even found on new tractors. Hydraulic speed can be adjusted to include the 3pt lift. Can then be adjusted again at the rear remote couplers. Has the normal brake pedal lock and additionally has a lever type brake lock that locks the powertrain so all four wheels are locked. Wet hydraulic brakes. Independent hand lever PTO engagement for soft starts. Interchangeable 3pt link arm balls to switch between CAT I and CAT II without using any tools. Of course all the normal stuff such as Draft Control, Position Control 3pt. Great tractor for it's size.

Bads. Only one I have is turning radius is big. This is caused by the design of the front axle which uses the old school King Pin knuckles with Double Cardan axle joints at the knuckles.

Front axle drive is engaged/disengaged by a sliding spline gear enclosed in a small transfer case added to the front of the rear axle assembly. Engagement is done by lifting a T handle on the right side of the transmission near the brake pedals. The OP's pic shows this T handle and he has it engaged in 4wd. A very easy to use system that is bullet proof durable.

These 10 series Fords are very good tractors that are sought after. Great dependability. Easy parts availability. Large production numbers so chassis parts are available at bone yards.

I suspect the OP will miss his 3910 when he tries to replace it with a Compact. His tractor is more of a Utility Class than a Compact Class.

If that Ford 3910 were in my barn......it would NEVER leave my property!

 

[ovrszd]

If that Ford 3910 were in my barn......it would NEVER leave my property!

It fits my operation very well. Does all the medium duty chores. I'll never sell it. Pretty sure my Sons won't either.

 

[Texasmark]

I don't see a Ford FEL for those older Fords driving the price to $15k...no way. Circumstances at the sale, seller, seller's interest in the sale, seller's overhead if a business, cash payment, come prepared to buy...trailer and such to haul it off, operating hours, condition, and especially location of the country all play a part in the price.

 

[fried1765]

I don't see a Ford FEL for those older Fords driving the price to $15k...no way. Circumstances at the sale, seller, seller's interest in the sale, seller's overhead if a business, cash payment, come prepared to buy...trailer and such to haul it off, operating hours, condition, and especially location of the country all play a part in the price.

A much smaller 32HP Ford 1920 4x4 FEL with under 1200 hours, and in excellent condition, will bring close to 15K in the NE area.

 

[RickB]

I don't see a Ford FEL for those older Fords driving the price to $15k...no way. Circumstances at the sale, seller, seller's interest in the sale, seller's overhead if a business, cash payment, come prepared to buy...trailer and such to haul it off, operating hours, condition, and especially location of the country all play a part in the price.

Location plays a role. An immaculate low hour 4610 MFD with a synchro transmission, loader and 2 pump hydraulic system with closed center remotes would fetch $15K in the Northeast.

 

[Tractorable]

That’s a real nice 3910. Keep it and add the new compact tractor to the paddock.

I can feel the OP’s regret all the way through the interwebs if he sells it.

 

[ovrszd]

That’s a real nice 3910. Keep it and add the new compact tractor to the paddock.

I can feel the OP’s regret all the way through the interwebs if he sells it.

Yep, afraid so.

 

[Texasmark]

Seems rubber is good, if low hours and everything works, since I see it's 4wd and the tin showing is clean, you might start at $15k and test the water. Surely would at least bring $12k.

 

[ovrszd]

Seems rubber is good, if low hours and everything works, since I see it's 4wd and the tin showing is clean, you might start at $15k and test the water. Surely would at least bring $12k.

Yep.

 

[Texasmark]

Hey rScotty: thanks! I'm new and didn't know about the marketplace. Yes, the tractor runs really well. I'm a little conflicted about selling it. I'm upgrading to a new compact John Deer which will be easier for my wife to operate.

Keep the Ford and buy her a tractor....check out the LS MT225s at $15,500 hydrostat, FEL, Tilt wheel,, deluxe seat, no emission stuff.....just bought one...accidentally, and love it. You sell the Ford and you will have a hard time shaving in the morning...looking at yourself in the mirror.......grin!

I say accidentally as I was shopping another brand and wanted to trade in my current, nearly new of the same brand, same HP, manual tranny for a hydrostat. Dealer didn't take trades but gave me the name of a guy who does. I called him and he was interested. I had a second tractor I was wanting to trade and he said he would buy both. In talking to him I found out he was an LS dealer...I never had any thoughts about buying that brand. Well guess what. The above tells the story. His same HP tractor had the things that I wanted and was missing with the current tractor and I didn't have to go to a larger frame to get them as I would have had to do if remaining with the same brand.

Plus, the dealer delivered the tractor, driving some 200 miles and picked up my trade ins.....no charge. He was happy with the condition and price of the trade ins and I was happy with the machine and cost.

 

[Dutch827]

Okay, for all you who said I'd regret selling the Ford for a new toy. Doggone it! Every one of you is right!! I had my brand spanking new JD 3038E delivered yesterday. How did I not see all the plastic in the showroom? How am I going to rumble through my woods in that. The bucket looks like a sand toy compared the scoop on my dear beast.

Regrets.

I thought I was too old to keep having them.

 

[ovrszd]

Okay, for all you who said I'd regret selling the Ford for a new toy. Doggone it! Every one of you is right!! I had my brand spanking new JD 3038E delivered yesterday. How did I not see all the plastic in the showroom? How am I going to rumble through my woods in that. The bucket looks like a sand toy compared the scoop on my dear beast.

Regrets.

I thought I was too old to keep having them.

You'll be fine. Just takes some adjusting. What you need to worry about is pictures of the 3038. Without them,,,, it didn't happen....

 

[Dutch827]

You'll be fine. Just takes some adjusting. What you need to worry about is pictures of the 3038. Without them,,,, it didn't happen....

Ha! Thanks for the laugh. I need it!

 

[ovrszd]

Ha! Thanks for the laugh. I need it!

Wasn't shooting for a laugh.

 

[Texasmark]

Don't go to the woods in it. Let wifie have it and she can putt around the yard.