Ford Commander 6000

Ford Commander 6000 Technical Specifications

Ford Commander 6000 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1965 – 1967.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford Commander 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 Commander 6000 Production











Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Ford
Type: Row-Crop tractor
Factory: Highland Park, Michigan, USA


Ford Commander 6000 Power













Engine:
PTO (claimed): 65 hp
48.5 kW
Plows: 5
Drawbar (tested): 61.71 hp
46.0 kW
PTO (tested): 66.93 hp
49.9 kW

Ford Commander 6000 Electrical













Ground: negative
Charging system: generator
Charging amps: 20
Battery volts: 12

Ford Commander 6000 Mechanical

























Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Final drives: planetary
Steering: power
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

Hydraulics







Capacity: 3.5 gal
13.2 L
Pump flow: 4.5 gpm
17.0 lpm

Tracktor Hitch







Rear Type: II/I
Control: position and draft control

Power Take-off (PTO)










Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 540/1000
Engine RPM: 540E@1730
540@2225
1000E@1730
1000@2225

Ford Commander 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: 16.5:1
Rated RPM: 2430
Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter: electric
Starter volts: 12
Oil capacity: 5 qts
4.7 L
Coolant capacity: 15.5 qts
14.7 L



Ford Commander 6000 Transmission overview

Engine Oil












Transmission: Ford Select-O-Speed
Type: full power shift
Gears: 10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity: 12 qts
11.4 L

Ford Commander 6000 Dimensions


































Wheelbase: 85 inches
215 cm
Length: 142 inches
360 cm
Width: 71.5 inches
181 cm
Height (steering wheel): 78.2 inches
198 cm
Height (hood): 70 inches
177 cm
Operating weight: 7130 lbs
3234 kg
Ballasted weight: 9585 lbs
4347 kg
Clearance (front axle): 19.5 inches
49 cm
Front tread: 56 to 80 inches
142 to 203 cm (all-purpose)
Front tread: 56 to 76 inches
142 to 193 cm (row-crop)
Rear tread: 56 to 84 inches
142 to 213 cm

Ford Commander 6000 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 877













































Nebraska Tractor Test 877
Gasoline 10-speed 2WD
March 15 – May 13, 1965
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 877 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 66.26 hp
49.4 kW
Fuel use: 6.3 gal/hour
23.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 51.59 hp
38.5 kW
Fuel use: 4.7 gal/hour
17.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 56.42 hp
42.1 kW
Fuel use: 6.2 gal/hour
23.5 l/hour
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull: 7,436 lbs
3372 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.










Nebraska Tractor Test 878









































Nebraska Tractor Test 878
Diesel 10-speed 2WD
March 15 – 31, 1965
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 878 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 66.93 hp
49.9 kW
Fuel use: 5.3 gal/hour
20.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 54.49 hp
40.6 kW
Fuel use: 4.0 gal/hour
15.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 61.71 hp
46.0 kW
Fuel use: 5.4 gal/hour
20.4 l/hour
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull: 7,427 lbs
3368 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford Commander 6000 a good tractor?

The Ford Commander 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 Commander 6000 take?

Check out the Ford Commander 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

The Ford Commander 6000 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1965 – 1967

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