Compare/Ford 2000 vs Ford 3500

Ford 2000 vs Ford 3500

Verdict: Ford 2000 vs Ford 3500

The Ford 2000 and the Ford 3500 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3500 leads on rated power with 49 hp against 48 hp. Ford 2000 is the lighter machine (1,282 kg vs 1,927 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3500 is the newer design (1965 vs 1960). In short: choose the Ford 3500 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 2000 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

48 hp

49 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Four-speeds with over-, under-, and direct-drive.Reference

With 28-inch rear tires.Reference

Steering

power assistReference

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Final drives

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bevel gearReference

Variants

20301

4-speed, no 3-point or PTOReference

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20302

4-speed, no PTOReference

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20303

4-speedReference

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20304

Select-O-Speed, no 3-point or PTOReference

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20305

Select-O-SpeedReference

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20306

Select-O-Speed, 540/1000 PTOReference

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20313

LCGReference

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Engine

36.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 91 mmReference

107 x 97 mmReference

Power

31.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

16:1Reference

8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Torque

150.9 NmReference

166.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1350Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

1-2-3Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

13.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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36.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

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34.8 kWReference

Power (net)

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34.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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36.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronizedReference

full power shiftReference

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

ReversingReference

Dual RangeReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

60.6 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

7.6 LReference

19.3 LReference

Capacity

7.6 LReference

19.3 LReference

Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

15.9 lpmReference

Steering press.

55.2 barReference

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Gasoline PTO (claimed)

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29.2 kWReference

Diesel PTO (claimed)

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29.4 kWReference

Pressure

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124.1 barReference

Valves

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0 to 2Reference

Pump flow

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67.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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771 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

200 cmReference

201 cmReference

Weight

1084 kgReference

1281 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

Ag rear

16.9-24Reference

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Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

16.9-24Reference

Industrial rear

13.6-28Reference

Length

323 cmReference

306 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

167 cmReference

Shipping weight

1282 kgReference

1927 kgReference

Ballasted weight

2820 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

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29 cmReference

Front tread

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142 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

Steering wheel

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149 cmReference

Ford 2000 attachments

2000 Serial Numbers

1960

105943Reference

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1961

131427Reference

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1962

155531Reference

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Location:

Serial number stamped into the starter mount casting.Reference

Serial number plate inside the Ford 3500 hood panel, on the right side.Reference

Electrical

Charging system

generatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

22Reference

Battery volts

12 (diesel)Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

135 (diesel)Reference

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Ground

—

negativeReference

Gasoline Battery AH

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80Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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128Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 713 10FT Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 713 10FT BackhoeReference

Ford 753 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

325 cmReference

411 cmReference

Reach from pivot

431 cmReference

508 cmReference

Loading height

284 cmReference

Bucket force

2041 kgReference

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Speeds

Ford 3500 attachments

3500 Serial Numbers

Ford 750 Backhoe

Transport height

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317 cmReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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401 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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194°Reference

Swing Arc

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185°Reference

Ford 753 Backhoe

Ford 3500 Height

Hood

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137 cmReference

Exhaust

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204 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.