Tractor · 1965Unverified
Ford 3000
Ford 3000 — Utility tractor · 39 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
39 hp
Max power
26.0 kW
Weight
3700 to 4185 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Utility tractorReference
FactoriesHighland Park, Michigan, USAReference
FactoriesBasildon, EnglandReference
FactoriesAntwerp, BelgiumReference
Original price was $6,300 in 1975Reference
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.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference
Open operator station. Canvas cab optional.Reference
Variants
3100all-purposeReference
3300vineyardReference
3310narrow chassisReference
Engine
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasolineReference
Ford 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine34.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)26.4 kWReference
FordReference
gasolineReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke107 x 97 mmReference
Power34.8 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression8:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Torque166.8 NmReference
Torque RPM1350Reference
Firing order1-2-3Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity13.1 LReference
Sparkplug gap0.584 mmReference
Point gap0.559 mmReference
Oil capacity7.6 LReference
dieselReference
Displacement2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke107 x 107 mmReference
Power32.9 kWReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Torque170.4 NmReference
Torque RPM1150Reference
Power at rated engine speed29.2 kWReference
Max power26.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed28.4 kWReference
Max power22.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed29.4 kWReference
Max power26.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed27.2 kWReference
Max power22.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed28.2 kWReference
Max power24.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed29.2 kWReference
Max power24.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed28.6 kWReference
Max power23.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed30.3 kWReference
Max power26.1 kWReference
Transmission
10-speed full power shiftReference
12-speed gearReference
8-speed gearReference
6-speed gearReference
TransmissionSelect-O-SpeedReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity10.4 LReference
Oil typeESN-M2C41-AM2C41Reference
Oil typeESN-M2C41-AReference
Oil typeM2C41Reference
Transmission can shifted between gears while moving.Reference
Transmission4-speed with over/underReference
TypegearReference
Gears12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Oil capacity6.6 LReference
Oil typeESN-M2C77AM-4864-AReference
Oil typeESN-M2C77AReference
Oil typeM-4864-AReference
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.Reference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity12.5 LReference
Four-speed gear selector on left, high-low range select lever on right. Tractor must be stopped before shifting.Reference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
The six-speed transmission was first offered on the Ford 3000 in 1970, replacing the four-speed.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gas 4-speed PTO (claimed)29.2 kWReference
Gas 6-speed PTO (claimed)28.6 kWReference
Gas 6-speed PTO (claimed)28.2 kWReference
Gas 10-speed PTO (claimed)27.2 kWReference
Diesel 4-speed PTO (claimed)29.4 kWReference
Diesel 6-speed PTO (claimed)30.3 kWReference
Diesel 8-speed PTO (claimed)29.2 kWReference
Diesel 10-speed PTO (claimed)28.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)30.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system23.8 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity23.8 LReference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Pump flow18.9 lpmReference
Steering flow16.1 lpmReference
Steering press.41.4 barReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)771 kgReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed27.8 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed28.2 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed23.7 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed26.3 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed25.8 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed22.8 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed25.6 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed29.1 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel49.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase192 cmReference
Weight3700 to 4185 poundsReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire12.4-28Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag rear12.4-28Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear14.9-24Reference
Ag rear16.9-24Reference
Ag rear13.6-28Reference
Length322 cmReference
Width162 cmReference
Ground clearance34 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)54 cmReference
Front tread132 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 193 cmReference
Shipping1678 kgReference
Operating1898 kgReference
Ballasted3147 kgReference
Steering wheel147 cmReference
Ford 3000 attachments
front-end loaderReference
3000 Serial Number Location
Transmission, front upper-right corner, stamped into top of castingReference
3000 Serial Numbers
1965C100000Reference
1966C124200Reference
1967C161300Reference
1968C190200Reference
1969C226000Reference
1970C257600Reference
1971C292100Reference
1972C327200Reference
1973C367300Reference
1974C405200Reference
1975C450700Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Charging amps22Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Gas Battery AH80Reference
Diesel Battery AH128Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 1200 loaderReference
Ford 771 loaderReference
Ford 772 loaderReference
Ford 3000 Height
Hood137 cmReference
Exhaust210 cmReference
Test results
NTTL 881: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 882: diesel Select-O-Speed 2WDReference
NTTL 883: diesel 12-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 885: gasoline Select-O-Speed 2WDReference
NTTL 888: gasoline 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 889: gasoline 12-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1051: gasoline 6-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1052: diesel 6-speed 2WDReference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDMarch 29 - April 6, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 881 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use9.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use8.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use9.5 l/hourReference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2316 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Diesel Select-O-Speed 2WDMarch 24 - April 9, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 882 fileReference
Gear 5 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2275 kgReference
Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 12-speed 2WDMarch 27 - April 7, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 883 fileReference
Fuel use7.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use9.8 l/hourReference
Gear 2D used for power test.Reference
Max pull2099 kgReference
Gear 1U used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline Select-O-Speed 2WDApril 8 - 26, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 885 fileReference
Fuel use12.5 l/hourReference
Fuel use12.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use11.7 l/hourReference
Gear 6 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2276 kgReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline 8-speed 2WDApril 20 - 27, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 888 fileReference
Fuel use11.0 l/hourReference
Max pull2294 kgReference
Gasoline 12-speed 2WDApril 20 - May 6, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 889 fileReference
Max pull2096 kgReference
Gasoline 6-speed 2WDSeptember 29 - October 5, 1970Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1051 fileReference
Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use12.9 l/hourReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2317 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 6-speed 2WDSeptember 28 - October 14, 1970Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1052 fileReference
Max pull2362 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.