Ford
6000
Horsepower
73hp
Production
1961–1964
Category
farm
Overview
Production
| Original Price | $4,900 (1967) |
|---|---|
| Tractor Type | row-crop |
| Manufacture Location | Highland Park, Michigan, USA |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | power assist |
| Brakes | differential hydraulic wet disc |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic Type | closed center |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Pump Flow | 4.5 gpm (17 lpm) |
| Hydraulic Pressure | 1,900 psi (131 bar) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
PTO & Hitch
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
| Rear Hitch Type | II |
Fuel Capacity
| Fuel Capacity Rops | 26 gal (98.4 L) |
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Other
| Plows | 5 |
|---|---|
| Engine Options | Ford 4.0L 6-cyl diesel, Ford 3.7L 6-cyl gasoline |
| Operator Station | open operator station |
| Economy PTO Option | 540 or 1000 rpm at 1730 engine rpm |
| Hydraulic Accumulator | true |
| Rear Axle Capacity | 3 qts (2.8 L) |
Engine
| Engine | Ford 4.0L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 241.7 ci (4 L) |
| Bore | 3.62 in (92 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 3.62x3.90 in (92 x 99 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.2 |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Oil Capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 21 qts (19.9 L) |
| Rated | 2,400 RPM |
Option 1
| Engine | Ford 4.0L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Rated | 2,400 RPM |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore | 3.62 in (92 mm) |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Stroke | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
| Displacement | 241.7 ci (4 L) |
| Oil Capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.2 |
| Bore Stroke | 3.62x3.90 in (92 x 99 mm) |
| Coolant Capacity | 21 qts (19.9 L) |
Option 2
| Engine | Ford 3.7L 6-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Rated | 2,400 RPM |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore | 3.62 in (92 mm) |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Stroke | 3.6 in (91 mm) |
| Displacement | 223 ci (3.7 L) |
| Compression Ratio | 8.4 |
| Bore Stroke | 3.62x3.60 in (92 x 91 mm) |
| Coolant Capacity | 21 qts (19.9 L) |
Dimensions
| Length | 149 in (378 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 68 in (172 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 95 in (241 cm) |
| Front Tread | 56 in (142 cm) |
| Front Tread Range | 56 to 84 inches 142 to 213 cm |
| Rear Tread | 56 in (142 cm) |
| Rear Tread Range | 56 to 90 inches 142 to 228 cm |
| Operating Weight | 7,405 lbs (3,358 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 6,500 lbs (2,948 kg) |
| Tires Ag Front | 6.00x16, 6.50x16, 9.00x10 |
| Tires Ag Rear | 13.6x38, 15.5x38 |
| Ballasted Weight | 9,545 lbs (4,329 kg) |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | full power shift |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Ford Select-O-Speed |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil Capacity | 3 qts (2.8 L) |
Test Results
| Test Reference | Nebraska Tractor Test 783 |
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| Test Number | 783 |
| Test Date | March 25 - April 4, 1961 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| PTO Rated Power | 66.2 hp (49.4 kW) |
| Fuel Use Max Power | 5.2 gal/hr (19.7 L/hr) |
| Fuel Use PTO Rated | 5.2 gal/hr (19.7 L/hr) |
| Drawbar Max Power | 59.2 hp (44.1 kW) |
| Drawbar Max Pull | 7,245 lbs (3,286 kg) |
| Fuel Use Drawbar Max | 5.4 gal/hr (20.4 L/hr) |
| Test Link | Nebraska Tractor Test 783 file |
| Pull Test Gear | 4 |
| Power Test Gear | 6 |
| Transmission Type | 10-speed |
| Power At Rated PTO Speed | 65.35 hp (48.7 kW) |
| Fuel Use Rated Engine | 5.2 gal/hr (19.7 L/hr) |