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 rated power output is 66.93 hp 49.9 kW. Transmission: Ford Select-O-Speed. Operating weight: 7130 lbs 3234 kg.

Overview

	1965 - 1967 Row-Crop tractor
1965 - 1967
Row-Crop tractor

1965 - 1967
Row-Crop tractor

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

Ford Commander 6000 Engines
Ford 4.0L 6-cyl diesel
Ford 3.7L 6-cyl gasoline
Ford 3.7L 6-cyl LP-gas
Engine details ...

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.

Photos
Ford Commander 6000 photos...

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 ...

Commander 6000 Serial Numbers
1965	C100000
1966	C123000
1967	C160000
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

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

	1965 - 1967 Row-Crop tractor
1965 - 1967
Row-Crop tractor

1965 - 1967
Row-Crop tractor

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

Engine Detail
Ford
diesel
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
Ford
gasoline
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
Ford
LP-gas
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	8.8:1
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

	1965 - 1967 Row-Crop tractor
1965 - 1967
Row-Crop tractor

1965 - 1967
Row-Crop tractor

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

Speeds

Dimensions

	1965 - 1967 Row-Crop tractor
1965 - 1967
Row-Crop tractor

1965 - 1967
Row-Crop tractor

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

	1965 - 1967 Row-Crop tractor
1965 - 1967
Row-Crop tractor

1965 - 1967
Row-Crop tractor

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

Nebraska Tractor Test 877

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

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.