Ford

6000

Horsepower
73hp
Production
1961–1964
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$4,900 (1967)
Tractor Typerow-crop
Manufacture LocationHighland Park, Michigan, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringpower assist
Brakesdifferential hydraulic wet disc

Hydraulics

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

PTO & Hitch

Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Rear Hitch TypeII

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops26 gal (98.4 L)

Other

Plows5
Engine OptionsFord 4.0L 6-cyl diesel, Ford 3.7L 6-cyl gasoline
Operator Stationopen operator station
Economy PTO Option540 or 1000 rpm at 1730 engine rpm
Hydraulic Accumulatortrue
Rear Axle Capacity3 qts (2.8 L)

Engine

EngineFord 4.0L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement241.7 ci (4 L)
Bore3.62 in (92 mm)
Bore Stroke3.62x3.90 in (92 x 99 mm)
Stroke3.9 in (99 mm)
Compression Ratio16.2
Air Cleaneroil bath
Oil Capacity5 qts (4.7 L)
Coolant Capacity21 qts (19.9 L)
Rated2,400 RPM

Option 1

EngineFord 4.0L 6-cyl diesel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders6-cylinder
Fuel Typediesel
Rated2,400 RPM
Air Cleaneroil bath
Bore3.62 in (92 mm)
ManufacturerFord
Stroke3.9 in (99 mm)
Displacement241.7 ci (4 L)
Oil Capacity5 qts (4.7 L)
Compression Ratio16.2
Bore Stroke3.62x3.90 in (92 x 99 mm)
Coolant Capacity21 qts (19.9 L)

Option 2

EngineFord 3.7L 6-cyl gasoline
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders6-cylinder
Fuel Typegasoline
Rated2,400 RPM
Air Cleaneroil bath
Bore3.62 in (92 mm)
ManufacturerFord
Starter Volts12
Stroke3.6 in (91 mm)
Displacement223 ci (3.7 L)
Compression Ratio8.4
Bore Stroke3.62x3.60 in (92 x 91 mm)
Coolant Capacity21 qts (19.9 L)

Dimensions

Length149 in (378 cm)
Height68 in (172 cm)
Wheelbase95 in (241 cm)
Front Tread56 in (142 cm)
Front Tread Range56 to 84 inches 142 to 213 cm
Rear Tread56 in (142 cm)
Rear Tread Range56 to 90 inches 142 to 228 cm
Operating Weight7,405 lbs (3,358 kg)
Shipping Weight6,500 lbs (2,948 kg)
Tires Ag Front6.00x16, 6.50x16, 9.00x10
Tires Ag Rear13.6x38, 15.5x38
Ballasted Weight9,545 lbs (4,329 kg)

Transmission

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

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 783
Test Number783
Test DateMarch 25 - April 4, 1961
Fuel TypeDiesel
PTO Rated Power66.2 hp (49.4 kW)
Fuel Use Max Power5.2 gal/hr (19.7 L/hr)
Fuel Use PTO Rated5.2 gal/hr (19.7 L/hr)
Drawbar Max Power59.2 hp (44.1 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull7,245 lbs (3,286 kg)
Fuel Use Drawbar Max5.4 gal/hr (20.4 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 783 file
Pull Test Gear4
Power Test Gear6
Transmission Type10-speed
Power At Rated PTO Speed65.35 hp (48.7 kW)
Fuel Use Rated Engine5.2 gal/hr (19.7 L/hr)