Ford 3000

The Ford 3000 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 175 ci 2.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 46.7 hp / 34.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 44.1 hp / 32.9 kW. Transmission: 4-speed with over/under. Operating weight: 3700 to 4185 pounds.

Overview

	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 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.

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 ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	generator
Charging amps	22
Battery volts	12
Gas Battery AH	80
Diesel Battery AH	128

References
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
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

Engine

Engine options
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 158 ci / 2.6 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Ford
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	158 ci 2.6 L
Bore/Stroke	4.20x3.80 inches 107 x 97 mm
Power	46.7 hp 34.8 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	8:1
Rated RPM	2100
Torque	123 lb-ft 166.8 Nm
Torque RPM	1350
Firing order	1-2-3
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	13.8 qts 13.1 L
Sparkplug gap	0.023-0.027 inches 0.584 mm
Point gap	0.022-0.028 inches 0.559 mm
Oil capacity	8 qts 7.6 L

Ford 3000 Engine

Engine Detail — 175 ci / 2.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Ford
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	175 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.20x4.20 inches 107 x 107 mm
Power	44.1 hp 32.9 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	16.5:1
Rated RPM	2000
Torque	125.7 lb-ft 170.4 Nm
Torque RPM	1150
Firing order	1-2-3
Oil capacity	8 qts 7.6 L

Ford 3000 Engine

Transmission

Transmission options
10-speed full power shift
12-speed gear
8-speed gear
6-speed gear

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
Oil type	ESN-M2C41-AM2C41	ESN-M2C41-A	M2C41
Transmission can shifted between gears while moving.

	ESN-M2C41-A
	M2C41

Transmission — 4-speed with over/under

Transmission	4-speed with over/under
Type	gear
Gears	12 forward and 3 reverse
Oil capacity	7 qts 6.6 L
Oil type	ESN-M2C77AM-4864-A	ESN-M2C77A	M-4864-A
Four-speed transmission with over/under lever located to the left of the shift lever. Tractor must be stopped before shifting. Also available as basic four-speed. This trasmission option was dropped in 1970 and replaced with the six-speed.

	ESN-M2C77A
	M-4864-A

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity	13.2 qts 12.5 L
Oil type	ESN-M2C77AM-4864-A	ESN-M2C77A	M-4864-A
Four-speed gear selector on left, high-low range select lever on right. Tractor must be stopped before shifting.

	ESN-M2C77A
	M-4864-A

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
The six-speed transmission was first offered on the Ford 3000 in 1970, replacing the four-speed.

Dimensions

Ford 3000 Tires
Ag front	5.50-16
Ag rear	12.4-28
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	14.9-24
	16.9-24
	13.6-28

Dimensions
Wheelbase	75.8 inches 192 cm
Length	127 inches 322 cm
Width	64 inches 162 cm
Ground clearance	13.4 inches (transmission) 34 cm
Clearance (front axle)	21.5 inches 54 cm
Front tread	52 to 80 inches 132 to 203 cm
Rear tread	52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm

Ford 3000 Weight
Shipping	3,700 lbs 1678 kg
Operating	4,185 lbs 1898 kg
Ballasted	6,940 lbs 3147 kg

Ford 3000 Height
Steering wheel	58 inches 147 cm
Hood	54 inches 137 cm
Exhaust	83 inches 210 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 881: diesel 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 882: diesel Select-O-Speed 2WD
NTTL 883: diesel 12-speed 2WD
NTTL 885: gasoline Select-O-Speed 2WD
NTTL 888: gasoline 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 889: gasoline 12-speed 2WD
NTTL 1051: gasoline 6-speed 2WD
NTTL 1052: diesel 6-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 881
Diesel 8-speed 2WD March 29 - April 6, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 881 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	39.20 hp 29.2 kW
Fuel use	2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	37.34 hp 27.8 kW
Fuel use	2.2 gal/hour 8.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	34.88 hp 26.0 kW
Fuel use	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull	5,106 lbs 2316 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 882
Diesel Select-O-Speed 2WD March 24 - April 9, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 882 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	38.08 hp 28.4 kW
Fuel use	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	37.85 hp 28.2 kW
Fuel use	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	30.60 hp 22.8 kW
Fuel use	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull	5,016 lbs 2275 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 883
Diesel 12-speed 2WD March 27 - April 7, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 883 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	39.46 hp 29.4 kW
Fuel use	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	31.81 hp 23.7 kW
Fuel use	1.9 gal/hour 7.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	35.43 hp 26.4 kW
Fuel use	2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Gear 2D used for power test.
Max pull	4,629 lbs 2099 kg
Gear 1U used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 885
Gasoline Select-O-Speed 2WD April 8 - 26, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 885 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	36.49 hp 27.2 kW
Fuel use	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	35.30 hp 26.3 kW
Fuel use	3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	29.76 hp 22.2 kW
Fuel use	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull	5,019 lbs 2276 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 888
Gasoline 8-speed 2WD April 20 - 27, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 888 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	37.84 hp 28.2 kW
Fuel use	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	34.62 hp 25.8 kW
Fuel use	2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	32.52 hp 24.3 kW
Fuel use	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull	5,059 lbs 2294 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 889
Gasoline 12-speed 2WD April 20 - May 6, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 889 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	39.17 hp 29.2 kW
Fuel use	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	30.64 hp 22.8 kW
Fuel use	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	33.04 hp 24.6 kW
Fuel use	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Gear 2D used for power test.
Max pull	4,622 lbs 2096 kg
Gear 1U used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1051
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD September 29 - October 5, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1051 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	38.33 hp 28.6 kW
Fuel use	3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	34.34 hp 25.6 kW
Fuel use	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	31.15 hp 23.2 kW
Fuel use	3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	5,109 lbs 2317 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1052
Diesel 6-speed 2WD September 28 - October 14, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1052 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	40.63 hp 30.3 kW
Fuel use	2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	39.07 hp 29.1 kW
Fuel use	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	34.96 hp 26.1 kW
Fuel use	2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	5,208 lbs 2362 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

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