Ford 5000 Diesel Specs & Features

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Ford 5000 Diesel Technical Specifications

Ford 5000 Diesel is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1962 – 1964.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 5000 Diesel 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 5000 Diesel Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Ford
Factory:	Dagenham, England
The Ford 5000 Diesel was the British-built Fordson Super Major with a different paint scheme. The 5000 Diesel was imported into the United States to provide a large diesel tractor to Ford dealers. The tractor had no relation, other than name, to the later Ford 5000 that followed it. The 5000 Diesel featured a blue and cream paint scheme, and new decals, although it retained the Super Major hood badge.

Ford 5000 Diesel Power

Engine:
Engine (gross):	51.8 hp 38.6 kW
Drawbar (claimed):	44 hp 32.8 kW
Belt (claimed):	50.2 hp 37.4 kW
Plows:	4
Drawbar (tested):	40.21 hp 30.0 kW
PTO (tested):	47.53 hp 35.4 kW

Ford 5000 Diesel Electrical

Charging system:	generator
Batteries:	2
Battery volts:	6

Ford 5000 Diesel Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Steering:

power assist

Brakes:

differential mechanical disc

Cab:

Open operator station.

Transmission:

6-speed gear

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:

II/I

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear RPM:

540

Ford 5000 Diesel Engine detail

Engine Detail
Ford
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	220 ci 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.937×4.524 inches 100 x 115 mm
Power (gross):	51.8 hp 38.6 kW
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	16:1
Rated RPM:	1700
Torque:	171 lb-ft 231.9 Nm
Torque RPM:	1200
Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	8.4 qts 7.9 L
Coolant capacity:	14.4 qts 13.6 L

Ford 5000 Diesel Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	gear
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
Three speeds, plus reverse, with high and low selector. Clutch must be used to shift gears or range.

Ford 5000 Diesel Dimensions

Wheelbase:	80 inches 203 cm
Length:	130.5 inches 331 cm
Height (steering wheel):	64.5 inches 163 cm
Height (exhaust):	78 inches 198 cm
Operating weight:	5555 lbs 2519 kg
Ballasted weight:	10845 lbs 4919 kg

Ford 5000 Diesel Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 845

Nebraska Tractor Test 845
Diesel 6-speed 2WD September 3 – 7, 1963 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 845 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	47.53 hp 35.4 kW
Fuel use:	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	42.89 hp 32.0 kW
Fuel use:	2.8 gal/hour 10.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	40.21 hp 30.0 kW
Fuel use:	3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	8,128 lbs 3686 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford 5000 Diesel a good tractor?

The Ford 5000 Diesel is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford 5000 Diesel take?

Check out the Ford 5000 Diesel 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 5000 Diesel was an agricultural tractor model made from 1962 – 1964