Ford 5000
The Ford 5000 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 233 ci 3.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 69 hp / 51.5 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 5740 to 6250 pounds.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 69 hp / 51.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
20 gal
75.7 L
Transmission
Dual Power
Operating Weight
5740 to 6250 pounds
Overview
 | 1965 - 1976
Model year 1965-19671968-1976
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
Original price was $5,400 in 1967 | |
Variants | |
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5100 | general purpose |
5200 | row-crop |
Ford 5000 Power | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Fuel | 20 gal
75.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 8.7 gal
32.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 | |
Engine RPM | 540@1900 |
1000@2060 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 22 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Gas Battery AH | 80 |
Diesel Battery AH | 128 |
References | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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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. | |
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M-4864-A |
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Transmission — Select-O-Speed
Transmission | Select-O-Speed |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Oil capacity | 11.8 qts
11.2 L |
Oil type | M2C41 |
Transmission can shifted between gears while moving. | |
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M2C41 |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 5000 based on its 69 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 3 to 4 Bottom (16")3 - 4 铧 (40 cm) | Heavy Duty | Suitable for medium loam and stubble turnover. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 7 to 8 ft (84-96 in)2.1 - 2.4 m | Heavy Duty | Heavy-duty twin spindle cutter for overgrown acreage. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 4x4 to 4x5 Round Baler1.2x1.5 m 紧凑圆捆机 | Heavy Duty | Silage and dry hay; 540 RPM PTO with slip-clutch. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 5000.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.6 hrs
Approximately 5.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (20 gal / 75.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~3.6 gal/hr (13.6 L/hr)
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 5000 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 5000.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)69 hp
Kilowatts (kW)51.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)70 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Ford 5000 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Engine Power:Gasoline (listed): 69 hp / 51.5 kW
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Engine Power:62.5
Production Years:1963 - 1968