Ford

Ford 3000

The Ford 3000 is a utility tractor produced from 1965 to 1975. It was manufactured in Highland Park, Michigan, USA; Basildon, England; and Antwerp, Belgium. The tractor came with either a 2.6L 3-cylinder gasoline engine or a 2.9L 3-cylinder diesel engine. It features multiple transmission options including 10-speed full power shift and various gear transmissions. The tractor has a power output of up to 46.7 hp and offers various PTO and hitch options. It has an open operator station with optional canvas cab and supports front-end loader attachments. The Ford 3000 is known for its versatility and reliability in utility tractor applications.
Power46 hp
Founded1965 - 1975
Model3000

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 3000

Power
Engine power46.7 hp (34.8 kW)
PTO (tested)40.63 hp (30.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested)35.43 hp (26.4 kW)
Gas 4-speed PTO (claimed)39.1 hp (29.2 kW)
Gas 6-speed PTO (claimed)38.3 hp (28.6 kW)
Gas 10-speed PTO (claimed)36.5 hp (27.2 kW)
Diesel 4-speed PTO (claimed)39.4 hp (29.4 kW)
Diesel 6-speed PTO (claimed)40.6 hp (30.3 kW)
Diesel 8-speed PTO (claimed)39.2 hp (29.2 kW)
Diesel 10-speed PTO (claimed)38 hp (28.3 kW)
Engine
Power46.7 hp (34.8 kW)
Torque123 lb-ft (166.8 Nm)
OptionsFord 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline; Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Point gap0.022-0.028 inches (0.559 mm)
Rated RPM2100
Torque RPM1350
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke4.20x3.80 inches (107 x 97 mm)
Diesel power44.1 hp (32.9 kW)
Displacement158 ci (2.6 L)
Firing order1-2-3
Oil capacity8 qts (7.6 L)
Diesel engineFord, diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Diesel torque125.7 lb-ft (170.4 Nm)
Sparkplug gap0.023-0.027 inches (0.584 mm)
Starter volts12
Gasoline engineFord, gasoline, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity13.8 qts (13.1 L)
Diesel rated RPM2000
Compression ratio8:1
Diesel torque RPM1150
Diesel Bore/Stroke4.20x4.20 inches (107 x 107 mm)
Diesel air cleaneroil bath
Diesel displacement175 ci (2.9 L)
Diesel firing order1-2-3
Diesel oil capacity8 qts (7.6 L)
Diesel compression ratio16.5:1
Height
Hood54 inches (137 cm)
Steering wheel58 inches (147 cm)
Weight
Shipping3,700 lbs (1678 kg)
Ballasted6,940 lbs (3147 kg)
Operating4,185 lbs (1898 kg)
Capacity
Fuel13 gal (49.2 L)
Hydraulic system6.3 gal (23.8 L)
Variants
3100all-purpose
3300vineyard
3310narrow chassis
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps22
Gas Battery AH80
Charging systemgenerator
Diesel Battery AH128
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity6.3 gal (23.8 L)
Pressure2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow5 gpm (18.9 lpm)
Steering flow4.25 gpm (16.1 lpm)
Steering pressure600 psi (41.4 bar)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical expanding shoe brakes
Steeringmanual; power (Optional)
Operator stationOpen operator station. Canvas cab optional.
Differential lockmechanical rear (Optional)
Production
TypeUtility tractor
FactoriesHighland Park, Michigan, USA; Basildon, England; Antwerp, Belgium
Original price$6,300 in 1975
Years produced1965 - 1975
Serial number prefixA (Belgium), B (England), or C (United States) depending on factory
Attachments
Overviewfront-end loader
771 Loader1800 lbs lift (full at pin) (816 kg); 2700 lbs breakout (1224 kg); 33 inches reach (dumped) (83 cm); 97 inches height (at pin) (246 cm); 78 inches clearance (dumped) (198 cm); weight: 815 lbs (369 kg); Bucket width: 60 inches (152 cm)
772 Loader2500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1134 kg); 4000 lbs breakout (1814 kg); 40 inches reach (dumped) (101 cm); 100 inches height (at pin) (254 cm); 80 inches clearance (dumped) (203 cm); weight: 1054 lbs (478 kg); Bucket width: 60 inches (152 cm)
Transmission
Types10-speed full power shift; 12-speed gear; 8-speed gear; 6-speed gear
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1700 lbs (771 kg)
Serial Numbers
1965C100000
1966C124200
1967C161300
1968C190200
1969C226000
1970C257600
1971C292100
1972C327200
1973C367300
1974C405200
1975C450700
Dimensions & Tires
Width64 inches (162 cm)
Length127 inches (322 cm)
Rear tire12.4-28; 14.9-24; 16.9-24; 13.6-28
Wheelbase75.8 inches (192 cm)
Front tire5.50-16; 6.00-16
Rear tread52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm)
Front tread52 to 80 inches (132 to 203 cm)
Ground clearance13.4 inches (transmission) (34 cm)
Clearance (front axle)21.5 inches (54 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Live PTOStandard on the 12-speed over/under, optional on 8-speed
Rear PTOtransmission (Continuous-running transmission PTO on the 4- and 8-speed)
Rear PTO Type540; 540/1000 (1000-RPM only available with Select-O-Speed transmission)
Independent PTOSelect-O-Speed