Ford 5000

The Ford 5000 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 233 ci 3.8 L engine. The rated power output is 69 hp 51.5 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 5740 to 6250 pounds.

Engine Power
69 hp 51.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
20 gal 75.7 L
Transmission
Dual Power
Operating Weight
5740 to 6250 pounds

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Overview

Ford 5000 tractor photo
1965 - 1976 Model year 1965-19671968-1976 Row-Crop tractor
1965 - 1976
Model year 1965-19671968-1976
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Ford
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Original price was $5,400 in 1967
Variants
5100
general purpose
5200
row-crop
Ford 5000 Power
Engine
69 hp 51.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)
50.85 hp 37.9 kW
PTO (tested)
60.37 hp 45.0 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lock
mechanical rear
GP Steering
power assist
Row-crop Steering
hydrostatic power
Differential mechanical wet disc brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel
20 gal 75.7 L
Hydraulic system
8.7 gal 32.9 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
8.7 gal 32.9 L
Pressure
2500 psi 172.4 bar
Pump flow
6 gpm 22.7 lpm
Steering flow
4.5 gpm 17.0 lpm
Steering press.
1050 psi 72.4 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II/I
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540
540/1000
Engine RPM
540@1900
1000@2060
Dimensions & Tires
GP Wheelbase
87.5 inches 222 cm
Row-crop Wheelbase
96 inches 243 cm
Weight
5740 to 6250 pounds
Front tire
6.00-16
Rear tire
12.4-38
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
5000 references literature
Tractors For Industrial Use published in 1967, by Ford
New-Size Ford 4000 - 5000 published in 1968
Major 4000 & Super Major 5000 Instruktionsbok published in 1965
5000 Row Crop published in 1967, by Ford
5000 published in 1967, by Ford
New-Size Fords published in 1964
Heavier-Stronger-Tougher Compare New-Size Fords published in 1965
Ford Tractor Operator's Manual 2000 3000 4000 5000 (SE3006) published in 1966

Engine

Engine options
Ford 3.8L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 3.8L 4-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 233 ci / 3.8 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Ford
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
233 ci 3.8 L
Bore/Stroke
4.20x4.20 inches 107 x 107 mm
Power
69 hp 51.5 kW
Compression
8.0:1
Rated RPM
2100
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
15.3 qts 14.5 L
Intake valve clearance
0.015 inches*Hot 0.381 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.018 inches*Hot 0.457 mm
Oil capacity
8 qts 7.6 L

Engine Detail — 233 ci / 3.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Ford
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
233 ci 3.8 L
Bore/Stroke
4.20x4.20 inches 107 x 107 mm
Compression
16.5:1
Rated RPM
2100
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
15.3 qts 14.5 L
Intake valve clearance
0.015 inches*Hot 0.381 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.018 inches*Hot 0.457 mm
Oil capacity
8 qts 7.6 L
Ford 5000 Engine
Ford 5000 engine image

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed
10-speed full power shift
16-speed partial power shift

Transmission — sliding gear

Transmission
sliding gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity
10.8 qts 10.2 L
Oil type
M-4864-A
Four-speed gear selector on left, high-low range select lever on right. Tractor must be stopped before shifting.
5000 sliding gear  speeds
M-4864-A

Transmission — Select-O-Speed

Transmission
Select-O-Speed
Type
full power shift
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity
11.8 qts 11.2 L
Oil type
M2C41
Transmission can shifted between gears while moving.
5000 Select-O-Speed full power shift speeds
M2C41

Transmission — Dual Power

Transmission
Dual Power
Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverse
Dual Power adds a power shift underdrive to the basic 8-speed transmission.

Dimensions

Ford 5000 Tires
Ag front
6.00-16
Ag rear
12.4-38
Ag front
7.50-16
Ag rear
16.9-30
13.6-38
15.5-38
Dimensions
GP Wheelbase
87.5 inches 222 cm
Row-crop Wheelbase
96 inches 243 cm
GP Length
141.6 inches 359 cm
Row-crop Length
149 inches 378 cm
Width
68.5 inches 173 cm
Ground clearance
14.25 inches 36 cm
GP Front tread
52 to 80 inches 132 to 203 cm
Row-crop Front tread
56 to 88 inches 142 to 223 cm
Rear tread
56 to 80 inches 142 to 203 cm
Rear tread
56 to 90 inches 142 to 228 cm *With power-adjust rear wheels.
Ford 5000 Weight
GP Shipping
5740 lbs 2603 kg
Row-crop Shipping
6250 lbs 2835 kg
Operating
5,865 lbs 2660 kg
Ballasted
9,700 lbs 4399 kg
Ford 5000 Height
Steering wheel
63.5 inches 161 cm
GP Hood
61 inches 154 cm
Row-crop Hood
68 inches 172 cm
Exhaust
86.4 inches 219 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 879: diesel 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 880: diesel Select-O-Speed 2WD
NTTL 932: gasoline 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 933: gasoline Select-O-Speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 879
Diesel 8-speed 2WD March 16 - April 9, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 879 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
55.96 hp 41.7 kW
Fuel use
3.6 gal/hour 13.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
53.30 hp 39.7 kW
Fuel use
3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
47.65 hp 35.5 kW
Fuel use
3.6 gal/hour 13.6 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull
6,991 lbs 3171 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 880
Diesel Select-O-Speed 2WD March 18 - April 10, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 880 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
54.17 hp 40.4 kW
Fuel use
3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
51.49 hp 38.4 kW
Fuel use
3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
45.32 hp 33.8 kW
Fuel use
3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull
6973 lbs 3162 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 932
Gasoline 8-speed 2WD April 13 - 21, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 932 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
60.37 hp 45.0 kW
Fuel use
5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
56.94 hp 42.5 kW
Fuel use
4.8 gal/hour 18.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
50.85 hp 37.9 kW
Fuel use
5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull
7,084 lbs 3213 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 933
Gasoline Select-O-Speed 2WD April 13 - 22, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 933 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
58.49 hp 43.6 kW
Fuel use
5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
55.33 hp 41.3 kW
Fuel use
4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
49.51 hp 36.9 kW
Fuel use
5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.
Max pull
7073 lbs 3208 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Photos

Ford 5000 with Westendorf front-end loader.

Ford 5000 with Westendorf front-end loader.

Ford 5000 with Westendorf front-end loader.

Ford 5000 with Westendorf front-end loader.

Ford 5000 with Westendorf front-end loader.

Ford 5000 with Westendorf front-end loader.

Ford 5000 with Westendorf front-end loader.

Ford 5000 with Westendorf front-end loader.

Ford 5000 with Westendorf front-end loader.

Ford 5000 with Westendorf front-end loader.