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Ford 3000 Specs ( 1965-1975 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Original price was $6,300 in 1975 / The Ford 3000 would have an A (Belgium), B (England), or C (United States) prefix to the serial number depending on where it was built.
Factories Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Manufacturer Ford

Engine

Air cleaner dry / oil bath
Bore/Stroke 4.20x3.80 inches (107 x 97 mm) / 4.20x4.20 inches (107 x 107 mm)
Compression 8:1 / 16.5:1
Coolant capacity 13.8 qts (13.1 L)
Description Ford / gasoline / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Ford / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 158 ci (2.6 L) / 175 ci (2.9 L)
Firing order 1-2-3 / 1-2-3
Point gap 0.022-0.028 inches (0.559 mm)
Power 46.7 hp (34.8 kW) / 44.1 hp (32.9 kW)
Rated RPM 2100 / 2000
Sparkplug gap 0.023-0.027 inches (0.584 mm)
Starter volts 12
Torque 123 lb-ft (166.8 Nm) / 125.7 lb-ft (170.4 Nm)
Torque RPM 1350 / 1150
Oil capacity 8 qts (7.6 L) / 8 qts (7.6 L)
Engine type Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline / Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Engine type Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline / Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Diesel 10-speed PTO (claimed) 38 hp (28.3 kW)
Diesel 4-speed PTO (claimed) 39.4 hp (29.4 kW)
Diesel 6-speed PTO (claimed) 40.6 hp (30.3 kW)
Diesel 8-speed PTO (claimed) 39.2 hp (29.2 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 35.43 hp (26.4 kW)
Gas 10-speed PTO (claimed) 36.5 hp (27.2 kW)
Gas 4-speed PTO (claimed) 39.1 hp (29.2 kW)
Gas 6-speed PTO (claimed) 38.3 hp (28.6 kW)
PTO (tested) 40.63 hp (30.3 kW)

Transmission

Description Transmission can shifted between gears while moving. / Four-speed transmission with over/under lever located to the left of the shift lever. Tractor must be stopped before shifting. Also available as basic four-speed. This trasmission option was dropped in 1970 and replaced with the six-speed. / Four-speed gear selector on left, high-low range select lever on right. Tractor must be stopped before shifting. / The six-speed transmission was first offered on the Ford 3000 in 1970, replacing the four-speed.
Gears 10 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 3 reverse / 8 forward and 2 reverse / 6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity 11 qts (10.4 L) / 7 qts (6.6 L) / 13.2 qts (12.5 L)
Oil type ESN-M2C41-AM2C41 / ESN-M2C77AM-4864-A / ESN-M2C77AM-4864-A
Transmission Select-O-Speed / 4-speed with over/under
Type full power shift / gear / gear / gear
Transmission type 10-speed full power shift / 12-speed gear / 8-speed gear / 6-speed gear
Transmission type 10-speed full power shift / 12-speed gear / 8-speed gear / 6-speed gear

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station. Canvas cab optional.
Description Mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Differential lock mechanical rear OptOptional
Drive type Two-wheel drive
Steering manual / power OptOptional

Capacity

Fuel 13 gal (49.2 L)
Hydraulic system 6.3 gal (23.8 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 6.3 gal (23.8 L)
Pressure 2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow 5 gpm (18.9 lpm)
Steering flow 4.25 gpm (16.1 lpm)
Steering press. 600 psi (41.4 bar)
Type open center

Hitch

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) 1700 lbs (771 kg)
Rear Type I

PTO

Rear PTO transmission *Continuous-running transmission PTO on the 4- and 8-speed
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

Battery volts 12
Charging amps 22
Charging system generator
Diesel Battery AH 128
Gas Battery AH 80
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (front axle) 21.5 inches (54 cm)
Front tread 52 to 80 inches (132 to 203 cm)
Ground clearance 13.4 inches (transmission) (34 cm)
Length 127 inches (322 cm)
Rear tread 52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm)
Wheelbase 75.8 inches (192 cm)
Width 64 inches (162 cm)
Front tire 5.50-16
Rear tire 12.4-28
Weight 3700 to 4185 pounds
Wheelbase 75.8 inches (192 cm)
Ag front 5.50-16 / 6.00-16
Ag rear 12.4-28 / 14.9-24

3000 Serial Number Location

Description Transmission, front upper-right corner, stamped into top of casting

3000 Serial Numbers

1965 C100000
1966 C124200
1967 C161300
1968 C190200
1969 C226000
1970 C257600
1971 C292100
1972 C327200
1973 C367300
1974 C405200
1975 C450700
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Ford 3000 Height

Exhaust 83 inches (210 cm)
Hood 54 inches (137 cm)
Steering wheel 58 inches (147 cm)

Ford 3000 Weight

Ballasted 6,940 lbs (3147 kg)
Operating 4,185 lbs (1898 kg)
Shipping 3,700 lbs (1678 kg)

Ford 3000 attachments

Description front-end loader

Nebraska Tractor Test 1051

Description Gasoline 6-speed 2WDSeptember 29 - October 5, 1970Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1051 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Fuel use 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) / 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) / 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour)
Max power 31.15 hp (23.2 kW)
Max pull 5,109 lbs (2317 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 38.33 hp (28.6 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 34.34 hp (25.6 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1052

Description Diesel 6-speed 2WDSeptember 28 - October 14, 1970Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1052 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test.
Fuel use 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour) / 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour) / 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour)
Max power 34.96 hp (26.1 kW)
Max pull 5,208 lbs (2362 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 40.63 hp (30.3 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 39.07 hp (29.1 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 881

Description Diesel 8-speed 2WDMarch 29 - April 6, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 881 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test.
Fuel use 2.4 gal/hour (9.1 l/hour) / 2.2 gal/hour (8.3 l/hour) / 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour)
Max power 34.88 hp (26.0 kW)
Max pull 5,106 lbs (2316 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 39.20 hp (29.2 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 37.34 hp (27.8 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 882

Description Diesel Select-O-Speed 2WDMarch 24 - April 9, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 882 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5 used for power test. / Gear 4 used for pull test.
Fuel use 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour) / 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour) / 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour)
Max power 30.60 hp (22.8 kW)
Max pull 5,016 lbs (2275 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 38.08 hp (28.4 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 37.85 hp (28.2 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 883

Description Diesel 12-speed 2WDMarch 27 - April 7, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 883 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2D used for power test. / Gear 1U used for pull test.
Fuel use 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour) / 1.9 gal/hour (7.2 l/hour) / 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour)
Max power 35.43 hp (26.4 kW)
Max pull 4,629 lbs (2099 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 39.46 hp (29.4 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 31.81 hp (23.7 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 885

Description Gasoline Select-O-Speed 2WDApril 8 - 26, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 885 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test.
Fuel use 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour) / 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour) / 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour)
Max power 29.76 hp (22.2 kW)
Max pull 5,019 lbs (2276 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 36.49 hp (27.2 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 35.30 hp (26.3 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 888

Description Gasoline 8-speed 2WDApril 20 - 27, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 888 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test.
Fuel use 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour) / 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour) / 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour)
Max power 32.52 hp (24.3 kW)
Max pull 5,059 lbs (2294 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 37.84 hp (28.2 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 34.62 hp (25.8 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 889

Description Gasoline 12-speed 2WDApril 20 - May 6, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 889 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2D used for power test. / Gear 1U used for pull test.
Fuel use 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour) / 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour) / 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour)
Max power 33.04 hp (24.6 kW)
Max pull 4,622 lbs (2096 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 39.17 hp (29.2 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 30.64 hp (22.8 kW)

References

Description Tractors For Industrial Use published in 1967, by Ford / Industrial Tractors - Equipment published in 1968, by Ford / Industrial Tractors & Equipment Specifications 1969 published by Ford / Buyer's Guide '73 published in 1973, by Ford / Buyer's Guide '74 published in 1974, by Ford / 1200 Farm Loaders published in 1966, by Ford / 2000 - 3000 published in 1972, by Ford / 2000 - 3000 published by Ford / New-Size 2-3 Plow 3000 published in 1964, by Ford / 3000 published in 1965, by Ford / 3000 published by Ford / Ford Tractor Sales Handbook published in 1968 / New-Size Fords published in 1964 / Heavier-Stronger-Tougher Compare New-Size Fords published in 1965 / 2, 3, or 4-plow tractor? Here's why farmers favor Fords. published in 1968 / Ford Tractor Operator's Manual 2000 3000 4000 5000 (SE3006) published in 1966 / Operator's Manual 2000 3000 4000 5000 (SE 3225) published in 1968 / Operator's Manual Supplement 2000 3000 4000 5000 (SE 3225-S2A) published in 1968

Tractor Tests

Description NTTL 881: diesel 8-speed 2WD / NTTL 882: diesel Select-O-Speed 2WD / NTTL 883: diesel 12-speed 2WD / NTTL 885: gasoline Select-O-Speed 2WD / NTTL 888: gasoline 8-speed 2WD / NTTL 889: gasoline 12-speed 2WD / NTTL 1051: gasoline 6-speed 2WD / NTTL 1052: diesel 6-speed 2WD

Variants

3100 all-purpose
3300 vineyard
3310 narrow chassis