Ford 6000 Specs & Features

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Ford 6000 Technical Specifications

Ford 6000 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1961 – 1964.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 6000 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Ford 6000 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Ford
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Original price:	$4,900 (1967 )
The Ford 6000 featured an economy PTO option which provided full 540 or 1000 rpms at a lower engine speed (1,730 rpm). The 6000 was recalled by Ford due to a number of problems. The 6000 was originally red, but the rebuilt tractors were blue starting in 1963.

Ford 6000 Power

Engine:
Plows:	5
Drawbar (tested):	59.3 hp 44.2 kW
PTO (tested):	66.9 hp 49.9 kW

Ford 6000 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Steering:

power assist

Brakes:

differential hydraulic wet disc

Cab:

Open operator station.

Transmission:

10-speed full power shift

Capacity

Fuel:	26 gal 98.4 L
Hydraulic system:	3.5 gal 13.2 L
Rear axle:	3 qts 2.8 L

Hydraulics

Type:	closed center*The Ford 6000 “Power-Stor” hydraulics used a high-pressure accumulator and hydraulic function is still live even with the tractor off.
Capacity:	3.5 gal 13.2 L
Pressure:	1900 psi 131.0 bar
Pump flow:	4.5 gpm 17.0 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540/1000

Ford 6000 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Ford
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	241.7 ci 4.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.62×3.90 inches 92 x 99 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	16.2:1
Rated RPM:	2400
Oil capacity:	5 qts 4.7 L
Coolant capacity:	21 qts 19.9 L

Ford 6000 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Transmission:	Ford Select-O-Speed
Type:	full power shift
Gears:	10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:	3 qts 2.8 L

Ford 6000 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	95 inches 241 cm
Length:	149 inches 378 cm
Height (hood):	68 inches 172 cm
Front tread:	56 to 84 inches 142 to 213 cm
Rear tread:	56 to 90 inches 142 to 228 cm

Ford 6000 Weight
Shipping:	6500 lbs 2948 kg
Operating:	7405 lbs 3358 kg
Ballasted:	9545 lbs 4329 kg

Ford 6000 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 783

Nebraska Tractor Test 783
Diesel 10-speed 2WD March 25 – April 4, 1961 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 783 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	66.2 hp 49.4 kW
Fuel use:	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	65.35 hp 48.7 kW
Fuel use:	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	59.2 hp 44.1 kW
Fuel use:	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull:	7,245 lbs 3286 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 784

Nebraska Tractor Test 784
Gasoline 10-speed 2WD April 1 – 8, 1961 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 784 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	66.9 hp 49.9 kW
Fuel use:	6.5 gal/hour 24.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	63.12 hp 47.1 kW
Fuel use:	6.1 gal/hour 23.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	59.3 hp 44.2 kW
Fuel use:	6.5 gal/hour 24.6 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull:	2,561 lbs 1161 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 842

Nebraska Tractor Test 842
Gasoline 10-speed 2WD June 17 – July 3, 1963 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 842 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	62.25 hp 46.4 kW
Fuel use:	5.9 gal/hour 22.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	49.35 hp 36.8 kW
Fuel use:	4.6 gal/hour 17.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	53.6 hp 40.0 kW
Fuel use:	6.7 gal/hour 25.4 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull:	7,326 lbs 3323 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 843

Nebraska Tractor Test 843
Diesel 10-speed 2WD June 17 – July 2, 1963 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 843 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	62.72 hp 46.8 kW
Fuel use:	4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	51.84 hp 38.7 kW
Fuel use:	3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	52.7 hp 39.3 kW
Fuel use:	4.6 gal/hour 17.4 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull:	7,225 lbs 3277 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford 6000 a good tractor?

The Ford 6000 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford 6000 take?

Check out the Ford 6000 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Ford made the 5000 Diesel

The Ford 6000 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1961 – 1964