Ford
Commander 6000
Farm tractor · 1965–1967 · 72 hp
FordCommander 6000
The Ford Commander 6000 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1965 to 1967. It features a Ford 4.0L 6-cyl diesel engine, and power steering. The transmission is a full power shift type with 10 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Ford 4.0L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 241.7 ci (4 L) |
| Bore | 3.62 in (92 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5 |
| Power PTO | 66.93 hp (49.9 kW) |
| Power Drawbar | 61.71 hp (46 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Oil Capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 15.5 qts (14.7 L) |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Rated | 2,430 RPM |
| Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | full power shift |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Ford Select-O-Speed |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil Capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Available Options | 10-speed full power shift |
Hydraulics
| Pump Flow | 4.5 gpm (17 lpm) |
|---|---|
| System Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
|---|---|
| Hitch Control | position and draft control |
Dimensions
| Length | 142 in (360 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 71.5 in (181 cm) |
| Height | 78.2 in (198 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 85 in (215 cm) |
| Front Tread | 56 in (142 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 56 in (142 cm) |
Weight
| Operating | 7,130 lbs (3,234 kg) |
|---|---|
| Ballasted | 9,585 lbs (4,347 kg) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 6.00-16, 7.50-18 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 13.6-38, 15.5-38 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 26 gal (98.4 L) |
|---|
Steering
| Type | power |
|---|
Compatible Implements
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Pride RCF2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-172 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2772 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-360 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-272 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310-2 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCD1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-372 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 40 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2696 | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 40 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2084 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| BEFCO RHD-472 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 50 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310 variant 3 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 55 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3672 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3010 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3010 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| BEFCO RHD-484 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 60 hp |
| Bush Hog BH410 variant 1 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCR2510 - 3 PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 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 #878
MARCH 15 TO MARCH 31, 1965 Fuel Consumption Temperature Degrees F Barometer Crank- Hp-hr MOTOR COMPANY, FORDNebraska Tractor Test
NTTLTest #877
MARCH 15 TO MAY 13, 1965 Temperature Degrees F Crank- Hp-hr BarometerNebraska Tractor Test
PTO Power
66.26HP