Ford

Commander 6000

Horsepower
72hp
Production
1965–1967
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Tractor Typerow-crop
Manufacture LocationHighland Park, Michigan, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakesdifferential hydraulic wet disc
Final Drivesplanetary

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Pump Flow4.5 gpm (17 lpm)
Hydraulic System Capacity3.5 gal (13.2 L)

PTO & Hitch

Rear Hitch TypeII/I
Hitch Controlposition and draft control

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops26 gal (98.4 L)

Other

Plows5
Engine OptionsFord 4.0L 6-cyl diesel, Ford 3.7L 6-cyl gasoline, Ford 3.7L 6-cyl LP-gas
Operator Stationopen operator station

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 Ratio16.5
Air Cleaneroil bath
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity5 qts (4.7 L)
Coolant Capacity15.5 qts (14.7 L)
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Rated2,430 RPM

Option 1

EngineFord 4.0L 6-cyl diesel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders6-cylinder
Fuel Typediesel
Rated2,430 RPM
Air Cleaneroil bath
Bore3.62 in (92 mm)
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
ManufacturerFord
Starter Typeelectric
Starter Volts12
Stroke3.9 in (99 mm)
Displacement241.7 ci (4 L)
Oil Capacity5 qts (4.7 L)
Compression Ratio16.5
Bore Stroke3.62x3.90 in (92 x 99 mm)
Coolant Capacity15.5 qts (14.7 L)

Option 2

EngineFord 3.7L 6-cyl gasoline
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders6-cylinder
Fuel Typegasoline
Rated2,430 RPM
Air Cleaneroil bath
Bore3.62 in (92 mm)
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
ManufacturerFord
Starter Typeelectric
Starter Volts12
Stroke3.6 in (91 mm)
Displacement223 ci (3.7 L)
Oil Capacity5 qts (4.7 L)
Compression Ratio8.4
Bore Stroke3.62x3.60 in (92 x 91 mm)
Coolant Capacity15.5 qts (14.7 L)

Option 3

EngineFord 3.7L 6-cyl LP-gas
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders6-cylinder
Fuel TypeLP-gas
Rated2,430 RPM
Air Cleaneroil bath
Bore3.62 in (92 mm)
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
ManufacturerFord
Starter Typeelectric
Starter Volts12
Stroke3.6 in (91 mm)
Displacement223 ci (3.7 L)
Oil Capacity5 qts (4.7 L)
Compression Ratio8.8
Bore Stroke3.62x3.60 in (92 x 91 mm)
Coolant Capacity15.5 qts (14.7 L)

Dimensions

Length142 in (360 cm)
Width71.5 in (181 cm)
Height78.2 in (198 cm)
Wheelbase85 in (215 cm)
Clearance Front Axle19.5 in (49 cm)
Front Tread56 in (142 cm)
Front Tread Range56 to 80 inches 142 to 203 cm (all-purpose); 56 to 76 inches 142 to 193 cm (row-crop)
Rear Tread56 in (142 cm)
Rear Tread Range56 to 84 inches 142 to 213 cm
Operating Weight7,130 lbs (3,234 kg)
Tires Ag Front6.00-16, 7.50-18
Tires Ag Rear13.6-38, 15.5-38
Ballasted Weight9,585 lbs (4,347 kg)

Height (hood): 70 inches 177 cm

Transmission

Transmission Typefull power shift
Transmission ModelFord Select-O-Speed
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil Capacity12 qts (11.4 L)

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 877
Test Number877
Test DateMarch 15 - May 13, 1965
Fuel TypeGasoline
PTO Rated Power66.26 hp (49.4 kW)
Fuel Use PTO Rated4.7 gal/hr (17.8 L/hr)
Drawbar Max Power56.42 hp (42.1 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull7,436 lbs (3,372 kg)
Fuel Use Drawbar Max6.2 gal/hr (23.5 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 877 file
Pull Test Gear4
Power Test Gear5
Transmission Type10-speed
Power At Rated PTO Speed51.59 hp (38.5 kW)
Fuel Use Rated Engine6.3 gal/hr (23.8 L/hr)