Ford

6000

Farm tractor · 1961–1964 · 73 hp

Ford6000
EngineTransmissionHydraulicsPTOHitchDimensionsWeightTires & TracksFuelSteeringCompatible ImplementsNebraska TestsMore Ford

The Ford 6000 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1961 to 1964. It features a Ford 4.0L 6-cyl diesel engine, and power assist steering. The transmission is a full power shift type with 10 forward and 2 reverse.

Engine

EngineFord 4.0L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement241.7 ci (4 L)
Bore3.62 in (92 mm)
Stroke3.9 in (99 mm)
Compression Ratio16.2
Power PTO66.17 hp (49.9 kW)
Power Drawbar59.3 hp (44.2 kW)
Air Cleaneroil bath
Oil Capacity5 qts (4.7 L)
Coolant Capacity21 qts (19.9 L)
ManufacturerFord
Rated2,400 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typefull power shift
Transmission ModelFord Select-O-Speed
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil Capacity3 qts (2.8 L)
Available Options10-speed full power shift

Hydraulics

Typeclosed center
Pump Flow4.5 gpm (17 lpm)
Pressure1,900 psi (131 bar)
System Capacity3.5 gal (13.2 L)

PTO

Rear Typeindependent

Hitch

Rear TypeII

Dimensions

Length149 in (378 cm)
Height68 in (172 cm)
Wheelbase95 in (241 cm)
Front Tread56 in (142 cm)
Rear Tread56 in (142 cm)

Weight

Shipping6,500 lbs (2,948 kg)
Operating7,405 lbs (3,358 kg)
Ballasted9,545 lbs (4,329 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag6.00x16, 6.50x16, 9.00x10
Rear Ag13.6x38, 15.5x38

Fuel

Capacity26 gal (98.4 L)

Steering

Typepower assist

Compatible Implements

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Land Pride RCF2760Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-172Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2772Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
BEFCO RMD-360Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-272Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Bush Hog BH310-2Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCD1884Rotary Cutters84"35 hp
BEFCO RMD-372Rotary Cutters72"40 hp
Land Pride RCF2696Rotary Cutters96"40 hp
Land Pride RCF2084Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCR1884Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"45 hp
Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
BEFCO RHD-472Rotary Cutters72"50 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"55 hp
Land Pride RCF3672Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCFM3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
BEFCO RHD-484Rotary Cutters84"60 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 1Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCR2510 - 3 PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp

Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.

These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #783
March 25 to April 4, 1961

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
66.17HP