Ford 6000
The Ford 6000 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 223 ci 3.7 L engine. The rated power output is 62.72 hp 46.8 kW. Transmission: Ford Select-O-Speed. Operating weight: 6500 to 7405 pounds.
Engine Power
62.72 hp
46.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
26 gal
98.4 L
Transmission
Ford Select-O-Speed
Operating Weight
6500 to 7405 pounds
Ford 6000 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1961 - 1964
Row-Crop tractor |
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1961 - 1964 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
Original price was $4,900 in 1967 | |
The Ford 6000 featured an economy PTO option which provided full 540 or 1000 rpms at a lower engine speed (1,730 rpm). The 6000 was recalled by Ford due to a number of problems. The 6000 was originally red, but the rebuilt tractors were blue starting in 1963. | |
Ford 6000 Transmission | |
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10-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 6000 Power | |
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Plows | 5 |
Drawbar (tested) | 59.3 hp
44.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 66.9 hp
49.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | power assist |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 26 gal
98.4 L |
Hydraulic system | 3.5 gal
13.2 L |
Rear axle | 3 qts
2.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center *The Ford 6000 "Power-Stor" hydraulics used a high-pressure accumulator and hydraulic function is still live even with the tractor off. |
Capacity | 3.5 gal
13.2 L |
Pressure | 1900 psi
131.0 bar |
Pump flow | 4.5 gpm
17.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 95 inches
241 cm |
Weight | 6500 to 7405 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00x16 |
Rear tire | 13.6x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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New Ford 6000 Tractor published in 1961 | |
The Ford 6000 With Power to do the Big Jobs! published in 1961 |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Ford 4.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Ford 3.7L 6-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 241.7 ci / 4.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 241.7 ci
4.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.62x3.90 inches
92 x 99 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 16.2:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 21 qts
19.9 L |
Engine Detail — 223 ci / 3.7 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 223 ci
3.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.62x3.60 inches
92 x 91 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 8.4:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 21 qts
19.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Ford Select-O-Speed
Transmission | Ford Select-O-Speed |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Oil capacity | 3 qts
2.8 L |
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Dimensions
Ford 6000 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00x16 |
Ag rear | 13.6x38 |
Ag front | 6.50x16 |
9.00x10 *Single front wheel option. | |
Ag rear | 15.5x38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 95 inches
241 cm |
Length | 149 inches
378 cm |
Height (hood) | 68 inches
172 cm |
Front tread | 56 to 84 inches
142 to 213 cm |
Rear tread | 56 to 90 inches
142 to 228 cm |
Ford 6000 Weight | |
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Shipping | 6500 lbs
2948 kg |
Operating | 7405 lbs
3358 kg |
Ballasted | 9545 lbs
4329 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 783: diesel 10-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 784: gasoline 10-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 842: gasoline 10-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 843: diesel 10-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 783 | |
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Diesel 10-speed 2WD
March 25 - April 4, 1961
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 783 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 66.2 hp
49.4 kW |
Fuel use | 5.2 gal/hour
19.7 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 65.35 hp
48.7 kW |
Fuel use | 5.2 gal/hour
19.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 59.2 hp
44.1 kW |
Fuel use | 5.4 gal/hour
20.4 l/hour |
Gear 6 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7,245 lbs
3286 kg |
Gear 4 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 784 | |
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Gasoline 10-speed 2WD
April 1 - 8, 1961
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 784 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 66.9 hp
49.9 kW |
Fuel use | 6.5 gal/hour
24.6 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 63.12 hp
47.1 kW |
Fuel use | 6.1 gal/hour
23.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 59.3 hp
44.2 kW |
Fuel use | 6.5 gal/hour
24.6 l/hour |
Gear 6 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 2,561 lbs
1161 kg |
Gear 4 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 842 | |
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Gasoline 10-speed 2WD
June 17 - July 3, 1963
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 842 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 62.25 hp
46.4 kW |
Fuel use | 5.9 gal/hour
22.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 49.35 hp
36.8 kW |
Fuel use | 4.6 gal/hour
17.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 53.6 hp
40.0 kW |
Fuel use | 6.7 gal/hour
25.4 l/hour |
Gear 6 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7,326 lbs
3323 kg |
Gear 4 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 843 | |
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Diesel 10-speed 2WD
June 17 - July 2, 1963
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 843 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 62.72 hp
46.8 kW |
Fuel use | 4.7 gal/hour
17.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 51.84 hp
38.7 kW |
Fuel use | 3.7 gal/hour
14.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 52.7 hp
39.3 kW |
Fuel use | 4.6 gal/hour
17.4 l/hour |
Gear 6 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7,225 lbs
3277 kg |
Gear 4 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Blue Ford 6000.
Advertising image of a red Ford 6000 tractor.