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Ford 6000

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The Ford 6000 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1961 to 1964 by Ford in Highland Park, Michigan, USA. It featured an economy PTO option providing full 540 or 1000 rpms at a lower engine speed (1,730 rpm). The tractor was originally red but rebuilt tractors were blue starting in 1963. It was recalled due to a number of problems. The 6000 came with either a 4.0L 6-cylinder diesel or a 3.7L 6-cylinder gasoline engine. It has a 10-speed full power shift transmission and power steering. The tractor has a closed center hydraulic system with a high-pressure accumulator allowing hydraulic function even when the tractor is off. It has a rear independent PTO with 540/1000 rpm options and a rear Type II hitch. The tractor weighs between 6500 and 7405 pounds depending on configuration and has various tire options for front and rear. Original price was $4,900 in 1967.
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Power73 hp[P]
Founded1961 - 1964
Model6000

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 6000

Power

Plows:5
PTO (tested):66.9 hp (49.9 kW)
Drawbar (tested):59.3 hp (44.2 kW)

Engine

Diesel engine:Ford, diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Engine options:Ford 4.0L 6-cyl diesel, Ford 3.7L 6-cyl gasoline
Gasoline engine:Ford, gasoline, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Diesel rated RPM:2400
Diesel air cleaner:oil bath
Diesel bore/stroke:3.62x3.90 inches (92 x 99 mm)
Diesel compression:16.2:1
Gasoline rated RPM:2400
Diesel displacement:241.7 ci (4.0 L)
Diesel oil capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)
Gasoline air cleaner:oil bath
Gasoline bore/stroke:3.62x3.60 inches (92 x 91 mm)
Gasoline compression:8.4:1
Gasoline displacement:223 ci (3.7 L)
Gasoline starter volts:12
Diesel coolant capacity:21 qts (19.9 L)
Gasoline coolant capacity:21 qts (19.9 L)

Capacity

Fuel:26 gal (98.4 L)
Rear axle:3 qts (2.8 L)
Hydraulic system:3.5 gal (13.2 L)

Hydraulics

Type:closed center
Notes:The Ford 6000 "Power-Stor" hydraulics used a high-pressure accumulator and hydraulic function is still live even with the tractor off.
Capacity:3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Pressure:1900 psi (131.0 bar)
Pump flow:4.5 gpm (17.0 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering:power assist
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Notes:The Ford 6000 featured an economy PTO option which provided full 540 or 1000 rpms at a lower engine speed (1,730 rpm). The 6000 was recalled by Ford due to a number of problems. The 6000 was originally red, but the rebuilt tractors were blue starting in 1963.
Built in:Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Manufacturer:Ford
Original price:$4,900 in 1967
Years produced:1961 - 1964

Transmission

Type:full power shift
Gears:10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:3 qts (2.8 L)
Transmission:Ford Select-O-Speed

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II

Dimensions & Tires

Length:149 inches (378 cm)
Rear tire:13.6x38, 15.5x38
Wheelbase:95 inches (241 cm)
Front tire:6.00x16, 6.50x16, 9.00x10 (Single front wheel option)
Rear tread:56 to 90 inches (142 to 228 cm)
Front tread:56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm)
Height (hood):68 inches (172 cm)
Weight shipping:6500 lbs (2948 kg)
Weight ballasted:9545 lbs (4329 kg)
Weight operating:7405 lbs (3358 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540/1000

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