Ford Commander 6000

The Ford Commander 6000 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 223 ci 3.7 L engine. The listed engine power is 66.93 hp 49.9 kW. Transmission: Ford Select-O-Speed. Operating weight: 7130 lbs 3234 kg.

Engine Power

66.93 hp 49.9 kW

Fuel & Capacities

26 gal 98.4 L

Transmission

Ford Select-O-Speed

Operating Weight

7130 lbs 3234 kg

Overview

	1965 - 1967 Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Ford
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA

Ford Commander 6000 Transmission
10-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

Ford Commander 6000 Power
PTO (claimed)	65 hp 48.5 kW
Plows	5
Drawbar (tested)	61.71 hp 46.0 kW
PTO (tested)	66.93 hp 49.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station.

Capacity
Fuel	26 gal 98.4 L
Hydraulic system	3.5 gal 13.2 L

Hydraulics
Capacity	3.5 gal 13.2 L
Pump flow	4.5 gpm 17.0 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Control	position and draft control

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000
Engine RPM	540E@1730
	540@2225
	1000E@1730
	1000@2225

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	85 inches 215 cm
Weight	7130 lbs 3234 kg
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	13.6-38 (row-crop)
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	generator
Charging amps	20
Battery volts	12

References

Commander 6000 published in 1964, by Ford
Operator's Manual Commander 6000 published in 1965, by Ford
New-Size Fords published in 1964
Heavier-Stronger-Tougher Compare New-Size Fords published in 1965

Engine

Engine options
Ford 4.0L 6-cyl diesel
Ford 3.7L 6-cyl gasoline
Ford 3.7L 6-cyl LP-gas

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	16.5:1
Rated RPM	2430
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	5 qts 4.7 L
Coolant capacity	15.5 qts 14.7 L

Ford Commander 6000 Engine

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	2430
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	5 qts 4.7 L
Coolant capacity	15.5 qts 14.7 L

Engine Detail — 223 ci / 3.7 L

Manufacturer	Ford
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
LP-gas
Displacement	223 ci 3.7 L
Bore/Stroke	3.62x3.60 inches 92 x 91 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	8.8:1
Rated RPM	2430
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	5 qts 4.7 L
Coolant capacity	15.5 qts 14.7 L

Transmission

Transmission — Ford Select-O-Speed

Transmission	Ford Select-O-Speed
Type	full power shift
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity	12 qts 11.4 L

Dimensions

Ford Commander 6000 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-38 (row-crop)
	Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 15.5-38 (all-purpose)

Dimensions
Wheelbase	85 inches 215 cm
Length	142 inches 360 cm
Width	71.5 inches 181 cm
Height (steering wheel)	78.2 inches 198 cm
Height (hood)	70 inches 177 cm
Operating weight	7130 lbs 3234 kg
Ballasted weight	9585 lbs 4347 kg
Clearance (front axle)	19.5 inches 49 cm
Front tread	56 to 80 inches 142 to 203 cm (all-purpose)
Front tread	56 to 76 inches 142 to 193 cm (row-crop)
Rear tread	56 to 84 inches 142 to 213 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 877: gasoline 10-speed 2WD
NTTL 878: diesel 10-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 877
Gasoline 10-speed 2WD March 15 - May 13, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 877 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	66.26 hp 49.4 kW
Fuel use	6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	51.59 hp 38.5 kW
Fuel use	4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	56.42 hp 42.1 kW
Fuel use	6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull	7,436 lbs 3372 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 878
Diesel 10-speed 2WD March 15 - 31, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 878 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	66.93 hp 49.9 kW
Fuel use	5.3 gal/hour 20.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	54.49 hp 40.6 kW
Fuel use	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	61.71 hp 46.0 kW
Fuel use	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull	7,427 lbs 3368 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Photos

Ford Commander 6000

1965 Ford Commander 6000 with heavy-duty front axle and gasoline engine.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Ford Commander 6000 based on its 66.93 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
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 Commander 6000.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.5 hrs

Approximately 7.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (26 gal / 98.4 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~3.5 gal/hr (13.2 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