ford 3000

Ford 3000 tractor photo
1965 - 1975 Utility tractor
1965 - 1975
Utility tractor
1965 - 1975
Utility tractor
1965 - 1975
Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Ford
Utility tractor
Factories
Highland Park, Michigan, USA
 
Basildon, England
 
Antwerp, Belgium
Original price was $6,300 in 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
3100
all-purpose
3300
vineyard
3310
narrow chassis
Ford 3000 Engines
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Ford 3000 Transmissions
10-speed full power shift
12-speed gear
8-speed gear
6-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Ford 3000 Power
Engine
46.7 hp 34.8 kW
Gas 4-speed PTO (claimed)
39.1 hp 29.2 kW
Gas 6-speed PTO (claimed)
38.3 hp 28.6 kW
 
37.8 hp 28.2 kW
Gas 10-speed PTO (claimed)
36.5 hp 27.2 kW
Diesel 4-speed PTO (claimed)
39.4 hp 29.4 kW
Diesel 6-speed PTO (claimed)
40.6 hp 30.3 kW
Diesel 8-speed PTO (claimed)
39.2 hp 29.2 kW
Diesel 10-speed PTO (claimed)
38 hp 28.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)
35.43 hp 26.4 kW
PTO (tested)
40.63 hp 30.3 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lock
mechanical rear OptOptional
Steering
manual
Steering
power OptOptional
Mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station. Canvas cab optional.
Photos
Ford 3000
Ford 3000 photos...
Capacity
Fuel
13 gal 49.2 L
Hydraulic system
6.3 gal 23.8 L
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
Rear Type
I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1700 lbs 771 kg
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 PTO Type
540
 
540/1000 *1000-RPM only available with Select-O-Speed transmission.
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
front-end loader
Attachment details ...
3000 Serial Number Location
Ford 3000 serial number location
Transmission, front upper-right corner, stamped into top of casting
3000 Serial Numbers
1965
C100000
1966
C124200
1967
C161300
1968
C190200
1969
C226000
1970
C257600
1971
C292100
1972
C327200
1973
C367300
1974
C405200
1975
C450700
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
generator
Charging amps
22
Battery volts
12
Gas Battery AH
80
Diesel Battery AH
128
References
3000 references literature
Tractors For Industrial Use published in 1967, by Ford
Industrial Tractors - Equipment published in 1968, by Ford
Industrial Tractors & Equipment Specifications 1969 published by Ford
Buyer's Guide '73 published in 1973, by Ford
Buyer's Guide '74 published in 1974, by Ford
2000 - 3000 published in 1972, by Ford
2000 - 3000 published by Ford
New-Size 2-3 Plow 3000 published in 1964, by Ford
3000 published in 1965, by Ford
3000 published by Ford
Ford Tractor Sales Handbook published in 1968
New-Size Fords published in 1964
Heavier-Stronger-Tougher Compare New-Size Fords published in 1965
2, 3, or 4-plow tractor? Here's why farmers favor Fords. published in 1968
3000 manuals literature
Ford Tractor Operator's Manual 2000 3000 4000 5000 (SE3006) published in 1966
Operator's Manual 2000 3000 4000 5000 (SE 3225) published in 1968
Operator's Manual Supplement 2000 3000 4000 5000 (SE 3225-S2A) published in 1968