Tractor · 1965Unverified
Ford Commander 6000
Ford Commander 6000 — Row-Crop tractor · 66 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
66 hp
Max power
42.1 kW
Weight
3234 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Power steeringReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Ford 4.0L 6-cyl dieselReference
Ford 3.7L 6-cyl gasolineReference
Ford 3.7L 6-cyl LP-gasReference
Plows5Reference
Drawbar (tested)46.0 kWReference
FordReference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke92 x 99 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2430Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity14.7 LReference
gasolineReference
Displacement3.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke92 x 91 mmReference
Compression8.4:1Reference
LP-gasReference
Compression8.8:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed49.4 kWReference
Max power42.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed49.9 kWReference
Max power46.0 kWReference
Transmission
10-speed full power shiftReference
TransmissionFord Select-O-SpeedReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity11.4 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)48.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)49.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system13.2 LReference
Capacity13.2 LReference
Pump flow17.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Engine RPM540E@1730Reference
Engine RPM540@2225Reference
Engine RPM1000E@1730Reference
Engine RPM1000@2225Reference
Power at rated PTO speed38.5 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed40.6 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel98.4 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase215 cmReference
Weight3234 kgReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-38 (row-crop)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-38 (row-crop)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 15.5-38 (all-purpose)Reference
Length360 cmReference
Width181 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)198 cmReference
Height (hood)177 cmReference
Operating weight3234 kgReference
Ballasted weight4347 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)49 cmReference
Front tread142 to 203 cmReference
Front tread142 to 193 cmReference
Rear tread142 to 213 cmReference
Commander 6000 Serial Numbers
1965C100000Reference
1966C123000Reference
1967C160000Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Charging amps20Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
NTTL 877: gasoline 10-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 878: diesel 10-speed 2WDReference
Gasoline 10-speed 2WDMarch 15 - May 13, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 877 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use23.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use17.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use23.5 l/hourReference
Gear 5 used for power test.Reference
Max pull3372 kgReference
Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 10-speed 2WDMarch 15 - 31, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 878 fileReference
Fuel use20.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use15.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use20.4 l/hourReference
Max pull3368 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.