Ford 2000
The Ford 2000 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 144 ci 2.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 48.4 hp / 36.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 42.7 hp / 31.8 kW. Transmission: Over-Under. Operating weight: 3020 to 3362 pounds.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 48.4 hp / 36.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 42.7 hp / 31.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
13 gal
49.2 L
Transmission
Over-Under
Operating Weight
3020 to 3362 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1962 - 1975
Model year 1962-19651965-1975
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
The four-cylinder Ford 2000 tractor was very similar to the 601 Workmaster series of Ford tractors. It is entirely different than the later three-cylinder 2000 which replaced it. | |
Variants | |
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2000 Offset | cultivating tractor |
Ford 2000 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 48.4 hp
36.1 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 28 hp
20.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 31 hp
23.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Utility Steering | manual |
Row-crop Steering | power |
Open operator station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 4.0 gpm
15.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 2360 lbs
1070 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | tranmission |
live *Optional, available with the five-speed transmission. | |
independent *Independent PTO available with the Select-O-Speed transmission. | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 74.5 inches
189 cm |
Weight | 3020 to 3362 pounds |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive (6V) |
negative (12V) | |
Charging system | generator |
Battery volts | 6 (gas/LP) |
12 (diesel) | |
References | |
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Industrial Tractors and Equipment published in 1964, by Ford | |
Ford 2000 All Purpose Tractor published in 1963 | |
4000 and 2000 published in 1962, by Ford |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Ford 2.4L 4-cyl diesel |
Engine Detail — 134 ci / 2.2 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 134 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x3.60 inches
87 x 91 mm |
Power (gross) | 48.4 hp
36.1 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 7.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 121.6 lb-ft
164.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 6 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 15 qts
14.2 L |
Engine Detail — 144 ci / 2.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 144 ci
2.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.56x3.60 inches
90 x 91 mm |
Power (gross) | 42.7 hp
31.8 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 111.3 lb-ft
150.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 15 qts
14.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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4-speed gear | |
5-speed gear | |
10-speed full power shift | |
12-speed gear |
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
With 12.4-28 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 228.6mm dry discs |
Oil capacity | 8 qts
7.6 L |
With 12.4-28 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Select-O-Speed
Transmission | Select-O-Speed |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Oil capacity | 11 qts
10.4 L |
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Transmission — Over-Under
Transmission | Over-Under |
Type | gear |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Auxiliary over-under transmission adds additional ranges to the base four-speed transmission. | |
Dimensions
Ford 2000 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.50-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4-28 |
Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
14.9-28 | |
16.9-24 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 74.5 inches
189 cm |
Length | 113.6 inches
288 cm |
Width | 87.5 inches
222 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 57 inches
144 cm |
Utility Weight | 3020 lbs
1369 kg |
Row-crop Weight | 3362 lbs
1525 kg |
Utility Ground clearance | 20.5 inches
52 cm |
Utility Front tread | 52 to 80 inches
132 to 203 cm |
Row-crop Front tread | 52 to 81 inches
132 to 205 cm |
Utility Rear tread | 52 to 76 inches
132 to 193 cm |
Row-crop Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches
142 to 213 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 2000.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 2000 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 2000.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Ford 2000 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
Current Model
Ford
Ford 2000
Engine Power:Gasoline (gross): 48.4 hp / 36.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 42.7 hp / 31.8 kW
★ Baseline Reference
International HarvesterMarket Competitor
International Harvester 240
Engine Power:38.5
Production Years:1958 - 1962








