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Tractor · 1965Unverified

Ford 3000

Name: Ford 3000
Brand: Ford

Ford 3000 — Utility tractor · 39 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 3000 is a tractor rated at approximately 39 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. It was manufactured between 1965 and 1975. The tractor features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and two-wheel drive with a powershift transmission. Its listed operating weight ranges from 3700 to 4185 pounds, suitable for operations of up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

212 rows

Recorded power

39 hp

Transmissions

10-speed full power shift

Production years

1965-1975

Verified variants

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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.

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