Ford 5000 Diesel
The Ford 5000 Diesel is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 220 ci 3.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 51.8 hp / 38.6 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 3011 lbs 1365 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 51.8 hp / 38.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal
68.1 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
5555 lbs
2519 kg
Overview
 | 1962 - 1964 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Built in Dagenham, England | |
The Ford 5000 Diesel was the British-built Fordson Super Major with a different paint scheme. The 5000 Diesel was imported into the United States to provide a large diesel tractor to Ford dealers. The tractor had no relation, other than name, to the later Ford 5000 that followed it. The 5000 Diesel featured a blue and cream paint scheme, and new decals, although it retained the Super Major hood badge. | |
Variants | |
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Super Major | British model |
Ford 5000 Diesel Engine | |
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Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 18 gal
68.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Ford 5000 Diesel Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 5000 Diesel Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 51.8 hp
38.6 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 44 hp
32.8 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 50.2 hp
37.4 kW |
Plows | 4 |
Drawbar (tested) | 40.21 hp
30.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 47.53 hp
35.4 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | power assist |
Differential mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80 inches
203 cm |
Weight | 5555 lbs
2519 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-15 |
Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 8.5 inches
21 cm |
Width | 6.38 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 946 (low) |
1,700 (high) | |
Speed | 2,105 ft/min (low)
641.60 meters/min |
3,783 ft/min (high)
1153.06 meters/min | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | generator |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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Industrial Tractors and Equipment published in 1964, by Ford | |
5000 Super Major published in 1963, by Ford | |
5000 Super Major Tractor published in 1963, by Ford |
Engine
Engine Detail — 220 ci / 3.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 220 ci
3.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.524 inches
100 x 115 mm |
Power (gross) | 51.8 hp
38.6 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 1700 |
Torque | 171 lb-ft
231.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 8.4 qts
7.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 14.4 qts
13.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Three speeds, plus reverse, with high and low selector. Clutch must be used to shift gears or range. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 5000 Diesel Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-15 |
Ag rear | 16.9-30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 80 inches
203 cm |
Length | 130.5 inches
331 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 64.5 inches
163 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 78 inches
198 cm |
Operating weight | 5555 lbs
2519 kg |
Ballasted weight | 10845 lbs
4919 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 845 | |
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Diesel 6-speed 2WD
September 3 - 7, 1963
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 845 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 47.53 hp
35.4 kW |
Fuel use | 3.1 gal/hour
11.7 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 42.89 hp
32.0 kW |
Fuel use | 2.8 gal/hour
10.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 40.21 hp
30.0 kW |
Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 8,128 lbs
3686 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
Ford 723 19-301 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Ford 723 19-301 Backhoe |
Weight | 3011 lbs
1365 kg |
Transport height | 149 inches
378 cm |
Digging depth | 168 inches
426 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 162 inches
411 cm |
Reach from pivot | 207 inches
525 cm |
Loading height | 125 inches
317 cm |
Swing Arc | 185° |
Photos
Ford 5000 Diesel, right side
Ford 5000 Diesel with loader, left side
Ford 5000 Dieseloperator station and controls.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 5000 Diesel based on its 51.8 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
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 | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
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 Diesel.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.7 hrs
Approximately 6.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (18 gal / 68.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.7 gal/hr (10.2 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 Diesel Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 5000 Diesel.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)51.8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)38.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)52.5 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Production Years:1958 - 1963