Compare/Ford 3055 vs Ford 5000

Ford 3055 vs Ford 5000

Verdict: Ford 3055 vs Ford 5000

The Ford 3055 and the Ford 5000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 5000 leads on rated power with 56 hp against 55 hp. Ford 3055 is the lighter machine (1,999 kg vs 5,740 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3055 is the newer design (1970 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 5000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3055 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

55 hp

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

Dual Power adds a power shift underdrive to the basic 8-speed transmission.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

GP Steering

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power assistReference

Row-crop Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

51.5 kWReference

Displacement

3.0 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 112 mmReference

107 x 107 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

51.5 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

11.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

14.5 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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37.9 kWReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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43.6 kWReference

Max power

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36.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

partial power shiftReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry dsicReference

wet discReference

Transmission

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Dual PowerReference

Oil type

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M2C41Reference

Capacities

Fuel

50.0 LReference

75.7 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

26.5 LReference

32.9 LReference

Capacity

26.5 LReference

32.9 LReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

1000@2060Reference

Diesel PTO (claimed)

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41.7 kWReference

Gas PTO (claimed)

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45.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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45.0 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Pump flow

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22.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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17.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

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72.4 barReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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41.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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Weight

1999 kgReference

5740 to 6250 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00x19Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4/11x36Reference

12.4-38Reference

Ag front

6.00x19Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

14.9/13x28Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

325 cmReference

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Width

170 cmReference

173 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

156 cmReference

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Height (hood)

147 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 203 cmReference

142 to 228 cmReference

GP Wheelbase

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222 cmReference

Row-crop Wheelbase

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243 cmReference

GP Length

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359 cmReference

Row-crop Length

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378 cmReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

GP Front tread

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132 to 203 cmReference

Row-crop Front tread

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142 to 223 cmReference

GP Shipping

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2603 kgReference

Row-crop Shipping

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2835 kgReference

Operating

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2660 kgReference

Ballasted

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4399 kgReference

Steering wheel

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161 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Charging system

—

generatorReference

Charging amps

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22Reference

Gas Battery AH

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80Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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128Reference

Variants

5100

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general purposeReference

5200

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row-cropReference

Ford 5000 attachments

5000 Serial Number Location

5000 Serial Numbers

1965

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C100000Reference

1966

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C124200Reference

1967

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C161300Reference

1968

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C190200Reference

1969

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C226000Reference

1970

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C257600Reference

1971

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C292100Reference

1972

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C327200Reference

1973

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C367300Reference

1974

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C405200Reference

1975

—

C450700Reference

1976

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C490300Reference

Ford 5000 Height

GP Hood

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154 cmReference

Row-crop Hood

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172 cmReference

Exhaust

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219 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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17.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3208 kgReference

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.