About the Ford 6000
Engine Horsepower: 73 hp
Manufactured: 1961 to 1964
Ford 6000 Summary
The Ford 6000 was produced from 1961 to 1964 as a row-crop tractor by Ford in Highland Park, Michigan, USA. It featured a Ford 4.0L 6-cyl diesel or a Ford 3.7L 6-cyl gasoline engine with a 10-speed full power shift transmission. The tractor had a tested drawbar power of 59.3 hp and a PTO power of 66.9 hp. It was originally red but was changed to blue starting in 1963 following a recall for several issues.
Ford 6000 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the Ford 6000 and where was it built?
- Manufacturer: Ford
- Type: Row-Crop tractor
- Built in: Highland Park, Michigan, USA
- Original price: $4,900 in 1967
What special features and issues did the Ford 6000 have?
- Economy PTO option providing full 540 or 1000 rpms at a lower engine speed (1,730 rpm)
- Recalled by Ford due to a number of problems
- Originally red, but rebuilt tractors were blue starting in 1963
Engines
What engines were available in the Ford 6000?
- Diesel: Ford 4.0L 6-cyl
- Gasoline: Ford 3.7L 6-cyl
Transmission
What type of transmission does the Ford 6000 have?
- 10-speed full power shift
Horsepower
How powerful is the Ford 6000?
- Plows: 5
- Drawbar (tested): 59.3 hp (44.2 kW)
- PTO (tested): 66.9 hp (49.9 kW)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the Ford 6000?
- Two-wheel drive
- Steering: power assist
- Differential: hydraulic wet disc brakes
- Open operator station
Capacity
What is the fuel and hydraulic capacity of the Ford 6000?
- Fuel: 26 gal (98.4 L)
- Hydraulic system: 3.5 gal (13.2 L)
- Rear axle: 3 qts (2.8 L)
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic system specifications of the Ford 6000?
- Type: closed center
- Capacity: 3.5 gal (13.2 L)
- Pressure: 1900 psi (131.0 bar)
- Pump flow: 4.5 gpm (17.0 lpm)
What is special about the Ford 6000 "Power-Stor" hydraulics?
- Uses a high-pressure accumulator and hydraulic function is still live even with the tractor off
Tractor hitch
What type of rear hitch does the Ford 6000 have?
- Rear Type: II
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications of the Ford 6000?
- Rear PTO: independent
- Rear PTO Type: 540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the Ford 6000?
- Wheelbase: 95 inches (241 cm)
- Weight: 6500 to 7405 pounds
- Front tire: 6.00x16
- Rear tire: 13.6x38
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