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Ford 6000 vs Ford Commander 6000
Verdict: Ford 6000 vs Ford Commander 6000
The Ford 6000 and the Ford Commander 6000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 66 hp. Ford Commander 6000 is the lighter machine (3,234 kg vs 6,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford Commander 6000 is the newer design (1965 vs 1961). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
66 hp
66 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Diesel 10-speed 2WDJune 17 - July 2, 1963Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 843 fileReference
Diesel 10-speed 2WDMarch 15 - 31, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 878 fileReference
Steering
power assistReference
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Final drives
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planetaryReference
Engine
Plows
5Reference
5Reference
Drawbar (tested)
44.2 kWReference
46.0 kWReference
Displacement
3.7 LReference
3.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
92 x 91 mmReference
92 x 91 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
8.4:1Reference
8.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2430Reference
Oil capacity
2.8 LReference
11.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
19.9 LReference
14.7 LReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
46.8 kWReference
49.9 kWReference
Max power
39.3 kWReference
46.0 kWReference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Ford Select-O-SpeedReference
Ford Select-O-SpeedReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
49.9 kWReference
49.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
13.2 LReference
13.2 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
13.2 LReference
13.2 LReference
Pressure
131.0 barReference
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Pump flow
17.0 lpmReference
17.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
38.7 kWReference
40.6 kWReference
PTO (claimed)
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48.5 kWReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2225Reference
Capacities
Fuel
98.4 LReference
98.4 LReference
Rear axle
2.8 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
241 cmReference
215 cmReference
Weight
6500 to 7405 poundsReference
3234 kgReference
Front tire
6.00x16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6x38Reference
13.6-38 (row-crop)Reference
Ag front
9.00x10Reference
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Ag rear
15.5x38Reference
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Length
378 cmReference
360 cmReference
Height (hood)
172 cmReference
177 cmReference
Front tread
142 to 213 cmReference
142 to 193 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 228 cmReference
142 to 213 cmReference
Shipping
2948 kgReference
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Operating
3358 kgReference
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Ballasted
4329 kgReference
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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 15.5-38 (all-purpose)Reference
Width
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181 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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198 cmReference
Operating weight
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3234 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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4347 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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49 cmReference
6000 Serial Numbers
1962
1001Reference
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1963
11948Reference
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1964
38931Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
14.0 l/hourReference
20.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
3277 kgReference
3368 kgReference
Commander 6000 Serial Numbers
1965
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C100000Reference
1966
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C123000Reference
1967
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C160000Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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generatorReference
Charging amps
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20Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.