Ford 3000 tractor specifications

1965 - 1975

1965 - 1975 Utility tractor

Series:

Series:2000 ← 30003600 ↓

1962 - 1975

Model year 1962-19651965-1975

Utility tractor

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	Ford
Type:	Utility tractor
Factory:	Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Original price:	$5,675 (1975)
Although it carries the 2000 name as its predecessor did, the three-cylinder Ford 2000 tractor is an entirely different machine than the earlier (four-cylinder) model.

Ford 2000 Power

Ford 2000 Power
Engine:	37.4 hp 27.9 kW
Drawbar (claimed):	28 hp 20.9 kW
PTO (claimed):	31 hp 23.1 kW
Drawbar (tested):	28.10 hp 21.0 kW
PTO (tested):	32.09 hp 23.9 kW
power test details ...

Ford 2000 Engines

Ford 2000 Engines
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Differential lock:	mechanical rear*Optional
Steering:	manual
Steering:	power*Optional
Brakes:	differential mechanical expanding shoe
Cab:	Open operator station
Transmissions:	12-speed unsynchronized
	4-speed unsynchronized gear
	8-speed unsynchronized
	6-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

Capacity

Capacity
Fuel:	13 gal 49.2 L
Hydraulic system:	6.3 gal 23.8 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:	open center
Capacity:	6.3 gal 23.8 L
Pressure:	2500 psi 172.4 bar
Valves:	2
Pump flow:	4.0 gpm 15.1 lpm
Steering flow:	4.25 gpm 16.1 lpm
Steering press.:	700 psi 48.3 bar

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	I

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	transmission (4/6/8-speed)
	live (8/12-speed)
Rear RPM:	540
Engine RPM:	540@1500 (4/12-speed) 540@1000 (12-over) 540@1600 (8-speed) 540@1800 (8-speed live)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	75.8 inches 192 cm
Weight:	3770 to 4100 pounds
Front tire:	5.50-16
Rear tire:	11.2-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Ford 2000 attachments

Ford 2000 attachments
front-end loader
Attachment details ...

2000 Serial Numbers

2000 Serial Numbers
Location:	On the right side of the tractor, on the starter mounting
photo of 2000 serial number
1965:	C100000
1966:	C124200
1967:	C161300
1968:	C190200
1969:	C226000
1970:	C257600
1971:	C292100
1972:	C327300
1973:	C367300
1974:	405200
1975:	450700
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Electrical

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Charging system:	generator
Charging amps:	22
Battery volts:	12
Battery AH:	80 (gas)
	128 (diesel)

Production

Production Manufacturer:Ford
Type:Utility tractor
Factories:Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Basildon, England
Antwerp, Belgium
Original price:$6,300 (1975 )
The Ford 3000 would have an A (Belgium), B (England), or C (United States) prefix to the serial number depending on where it was built.

Variants

Variants 3100:all-purpose
3300:vineyard
3310:narrow chassis

1965 - 1975

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	2000 ←	3000
		3600 ↓

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	Ford
Type:	Utility tractor
Factories:	Highland Park, Michigan, USA
	Basildon, England
	Antwerp, Belgium
Original price:	$6,300 (1975 )
The Ford 3000 would have an A (Belgium), B (England), or C (United States) prefix to the serial number depending on where it was built.

Variants

Variants
3100:	all-purpose
3300:	vineyard
3310:	narrow chassis

Ford 3000 Power

Ford 3000 Power
Engine:	46.7 hp 34.8 kW
Drawbar (claimed):	33 hp 24.6 kW
Diesel PTO (claimed):	38 hp 28.3 kW
Gasoline PTO (claimed):	37 hp 27.6 kW
Drawbar (tested):	35.43 hp 26.4 kW
PTO (tested):	40.63 hp 30.3 kW
power test details ...

Ford 3000 Engines

Ford 3000 Engines
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Differential lock:	mechanical rear*Optional
Steering:	manual
Steering:	power*Optional
Brakes:	mechanical expanding shoe
Cab:	Open operator station. Canvas cab optional.
Transmissions:	10-speed full power shift
	12-speed
	8-speed
	6-speed
Transmission details ...

Capacity

Capacity
Fuel:	13 gal 49.2 L
Hydraulic system:	6.3 gal 23.8 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:	open center
Capacity:	6.3 gal 23.8 L
Pressure:	2500 psi 172.4 bar
Pump flow:	5 gpm 18.9 lpm
Steering flow:	4.25 gpm 16.1 lpm
Steering press.:	600 psi 41.4 bar

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):	1700 lbs 771 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	transmission*Continuous-running transmission PTO on the 4- and 8-speed
	live*Standard on the 12-speed over/under, optional on 8-speed
	independent*Select-O-Speed
Rear RPM:	540
	540/1000*1000-RPM only available with Select-O-Speed transmission.

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	75.8 inches 192 cm
Weight:	3700 to 4185 pounds
Front tire:	5.50-16
Rear tire:	12.4-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Ford 3000 attachments

Ford 3000 attachments
front-end loader
Attachment details ...

3000 Serial Numbers

3000 Serial Numbers
Location:	Transmission, front upper-right corner, stamped into top of casting
photo of 3000 serial number
1965:	C100000
1966:	C124200
1967:	C161300
1968:	C190200
1969:	C226000
1970:	C257600
1971:	C292100
1972:	C327200
1973:	C367300
1974:	C405200
1975:	C450700
how to read serial numbers...

Electrical

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Charging system:	generator
Charging amps:	22
Battery volts:	12
Gas Battery AH:	80
Diesel Battery AH:	128

Ford 3000 Power

Ford 3000 Power Engine:46.7 hp
34.8 kW
Drawbar (claimed):33 hp
24.6 kW
Diesel PTO (claimed):38 hp
28.3 kW
Gasoline PTO (claimed):37 hp
27.6 kW
Drawbar (tested):35.43 hp
26.4 kW
PTO (tested):40.63 hp
30.3 kW
power test details ...

1965 - 1975

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	2000 ←	3000
		3600 ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 881

Nebraska Tractor Test 881
Diesel 8-speed 2WD March 29 - April 6, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 881 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	39.20 hp 29.2 kW
Fuel use:	2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	37.34 hp 27.8 kW
Fuel use:	2.2 gal/hour 8.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	34.88 hp 26.0 kW
Fuel use:	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,106 lbs 2316 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 882

Nebraska Tractor Test 882
Diesel Select-O-Speed 2WD March 24 - April 9, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 882 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	38.08 hp 28.4 kW
Fuel use:	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	37.85 hp 28.2 kW
Fuel use:	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	30.60 hp 22.8 kW
Fuel use:	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,016 lbs 2275 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 883

Nebraska Tractor Test 883
Diesel 12-speed 2WD March 27 - April 7, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 883 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	39.46 hp 29.4 kW
Fuel use:	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	31.81 hp 23.7 kW
Fuel use:	1.9 gal/hour 7.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	35.43 hp 26.4 kW
Fuel use:	2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Gear 2D used for power test.
Max pull:	4,629 lbs 2099 kg
Gear 1U used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 885

Nebraska Tractor Test 885
Gasoline Select-O-Speed 2WD April 8 - 26, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 885 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	36.49 hp 27.2 kW
Fuel use:	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	35.30 hp 26.3 kW
Fuel use:	3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	29.76 hp 22.2 kW
Fuel use:	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,019 lbs 2276 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 888

Nebraska Tractor Test 888
Gasoline 8-speed 2WD April 20 - 27, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 888 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	37.84 hp 28.2 kW
Fuel use:	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	34.62 hp 25.8 kW
Fuel use:	2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	32.52 hp 24.3 kW
Fuel use:	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,059 lbs 2294 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 889

Nebraska Tractor Test 889
Gasoline 12-speed 2WD April 20 - May 6, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 889 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	39.17 hp 29.2 kW
Fuel use:	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	30.64 hp 22.8 kW
Fuel use:	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	33.04 hp 24.6 kW
Fuel use:	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Gear 2D used for power test.
Max pull:	4,622 lbs 2096 kg
Gear 1U used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1051

Nebraska Tractor Test 1051
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD September 29 - October 5, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1051 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	38.33 hp 28.6 kW
Fuel use:	3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	34.34 hp 25.6 kW
Fuel use:	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	31.15 hp 23.2 kW
Fuel use:	3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,109 lbs 2317 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1052

Nebraska Tractor Test 1052
Diesel 6-speed 2WD September 28 - October 14, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1052 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	40.63 hp 30.3 kW
Fuel use:	2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	39.07 hp 29.1 kW
Fuel use:	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	34.96 hp 26.1 kW
Fuel use:	2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,208 lbs 2362 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Ford 3000 Engines

Ford 3000 Engines Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1965 - 1975

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	2000 ←	3000
		3600 ↓

Engines overview

Engines overview
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford
gasoline
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	158 ci 2.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.20x3.80 inches 107 x 97 mm
Power:	46.7 hp 34.8 kW
Air cleaner:	dry
Compression:	8:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Torque:	123 lb-ft 166.8 Nm
Torque RPM:	1350
Firing order:	1-2-3
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	13.8 qts 13.1 L
Sparkplug gap:	0.023-0.027 inches 0.584 mm
Point gap:	0.022-0.028 inches 0.559 mm

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	8 qts 7.6 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	175 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.20x4.20 inches 107 x 107 mm
Power:	44.1 hp 32.9 kW
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	16.5:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Torque:	125.7 lb-ft 170.4 Nm
Torque RPM:	1150
Firing order:	1-2-3

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	8 qts 7.6 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Differential lock:mechanical rear*Optional
Steering:manual
Steering:power*Optional
Brakes:mechanical expanding shoe
Cab:Open operator station. Canvas cab optional.
Transmissions:10-speed full power shift
12-speed
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission details ...

1965 - 1975

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	2000 ←	3000
		3600 ↓

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
10-speed full power shift
12-speed
8-speed
6-speed

Transmission

Transmission:

Select-O-Speed

Type:

full power shift

Gears:

10 forward and 2 reverse

Oil capacity:

11 qts
10.4 L

Oil type:

	ESN-M2C41-A
	M2C41

Transmission can shifted between gears while moving.

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Transmission:

4-speed with over/under

Gears:

12 forward and 3 reverse

Oil capacity:

7 qts
6.6 L

Oil type:

	ESN-M2C77A
	M-4864-A

Four-speed transmission with over/under lever located to the left of the shift lever. Tractor must be stopped before shifting. Also available as basic four-speed. This trasmission option was dropped in 1970 and replaced with the six-speed.

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Gears:

8 forward and 2 reverse

Oil capacity:

13.2 qts
12.5 L

Oil type:

	ESN-M2C77A
	M-4864-A

Four-speed gear selector on left, high-low range select lever on right. Tractor must be stopped before shifting.

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Transmission
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
The six-speed transmission was first offered on the Ford 3000 in 1970, replacing the four-speed.

Speeds

Speeds

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:13 gal
49.2 L
Hydraulic system:6.3 gal
23.8 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Capacity:6.3 gal
23.8 L
Pressure:2500 psi
172.4 bar
Pump flow:5 gpm
18.9 lpm
Steering flow:4.25 gpm
16.1 lpm
Steering press.:600 psi
41.4 bar

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):1700 lbs
771 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:transmission*Continuous-running transmission PTO on the 4- and 8-speed
live*Standard on the 12-speed over/under, optional on 8-speed
independent*Select-O-Speed
Rear RPM:540
540/1000*1000-RPM only available with Select-O-Speed transmission.

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:75.8 inches
192 cm
Weight:3700 to 4185 pounds
Front tire:5.50-16
Rear tire:12.4-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

1965 - 1975

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	2000 ←	3000
		3600 ↓

Ford 3000 Tires

Ford 3000 Tires
Ag front:	5.50-16
Ag rear:	12.4-28
Ag front:	6.00-16
Ag rear:	14.9-24
	16.9-24
	13.6-28

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	75.8 inches 192 cm
Length:	127 inches 322 cm
Width:	64 inches 162 cm
Ground clearance:	13.4 inches 34 cm (transmission)
Clearance (front axle):	21.5 inches 54 cm
Front tread:	52 to 80 inches 132 to 203 cm
Rear tread:	52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm

Ford 3000 Weight

Ford 3000 Weight
Shipping:	3,700 lbs 1678 kg
Operating:	4,185 lbs 1898 kg
Ballasted:	6,940 lbs 3147 kg

Ford 3000 Height

Ford 3000 Height
Steering wheel:	58 inches 147 cm
Hood:	54 inches 137 cm
Exhaust:	83 inches 210 cm

Ford 3000 attachments

Ford 3000 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1965 - 1975

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	2000 ←	3000
		3600 ↓

Ford 771 Loader

Ford 771 Loader
Loader weight:	815 lbs 369 kg
Height (to pin):	97 inches 246 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	78 inches 198 cm
Dump reach:	33 inches 83 cm
Breakout force (lift):	2700 lbs 1224 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	1800 lbs 816 kg
Bucket width:	60 inches 152 cm

Ford 772 Loader

Ford 772 Loader
Loader weight:	1054 lbs 478 kg
Height (to pin):	100 inches 254 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	80 inches 203 cm
Dump reach:	40 inches 101 cm
Breakout force (lift):	4000 lbs 1814 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	2500 lbs 1134 kg
Bucket width:	60 inches 152 cm

3000 Serial Numbers

3000 Serial Numbers Location:Transmission, front upper-right corner, stamped into top of casting
photo of 3000 serial number
1965:C100000
1966:C124200
1967:C161300
1968:C190200
1969:C226000
1970:C257600
1971:C292100
1972:C327200
1973:C367300
1974:C405200
1975:C450700

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