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Tractor · 1961Unverified

Ford 6000

Name: Ford 6000
Brand: Ford

Ford 6000 — Row-Crop tractor · 66 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 6000 is a tractor model with a rated power output of 66 hp, positioned in the mid-range category for its class. Manufactured between 1961 and 1964, it features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a two-wheel drive system and a powershift transmission. This tractor has an operating weight range of 6500 to 7405 pounds, and is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

66 hp

Max power

44.1 kW

Weight

6500 to 7405 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

102 rows

Recorded power

66 hp

Transmissions

10-speed full power shift

Production years

1961-1964

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USAReference

Original price was $4,900 in 1967Reference

The Ford 6000 featured an economy PTO option which provided full 540 or 1000 rpms at a lower engine speed (1,730 rpm). The 6000 was recalled by Ford due to a number of problems. The 6000 was originally red, but the rebuilt tractors were blue starting in 1963.Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Steeringpower assistReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Engine

Ford 4.0L 6-cyl dieselReference

Ford 3.7L 6-cyl gasolineReference

Plows5Reference

Drawbar (tested)44.2 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke92 x 99 mmReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression16.2:1Reference

Rated RPM2400Reference

Oil capacity4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity19.9 LReference

gasolineReference

Displacement3.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke92 x 91 mmReference

Compression8.4:1Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Power at rated engine speed49.4 kWReference

Max power44.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed49.9 kWReference

Max power44.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed46.4 kWReference

Max power40.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed46.8 kWReference

Max power39.3 kWReference

Transmission

10-speed full power shiftReference

TransmissionFord Select-O-SpeedReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil capacity2.8 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)49.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system13.2 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity13.2 LReference

Pressure131.0 barReference

Pump flow17.0 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed48.7 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed47.1 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed36.8 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed38.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel98.4 LReference

Rear axle2.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase241 cmReference

Weight6500 to 7405 poundsReference

Front tire6.00x16Reference

Rear tire13.6x38Reference

Ag front6.00x16Reference

Ag rear13.6x38Reference

Ag front6.50x16Reference

Ag front9.00x10Reference

Ag rear15.5x38Reference

Length378 cmReference

Height (hood)172 cmReference

Front tread142 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread142 to 228 cmReference

Shipping2948 kgReference

Operating3358 kgReference

Ballasted4329 kgReference

6000 Serial Numbers

19621001Reference

196311948Reference

196438931Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Test results

NTTL 783: diesel 10-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 784: gasoline 10-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 842: gasoline 10-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 843: diesel 10-speed 2WDReference

Diesel 10-speed 2WDMarch 25 - April 4, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 783 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use19.7 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use20.4 l/hourReference

Gear 6 used for power test.Reference

Max pull3286 kgReference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Gasoline 10-speed 2WDApril 1 - 8, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 784 fileReference

Fuel use24.6 l/hourReference

Fuel use23.1 l/hourReference

Max pull1161 kgReference

Gasoline 10-speed 2WDJune 17 - July 3, 1963Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 842 fileReference

Fuel use22.3 l/hourReference

Fuel use17.4 l/hourReference

Fuel use25.4 l/hourReference

Max pull3323 kgReference

Diesel 10-speed 2WDJune 17 - July 2, 1963Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 843 fileReference

Fuel use17.8 l/hourReference

Fuel use14.0 l/hourReference

Max pull3277 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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