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Ford Commander 6000

Ford Commander 6000 tractor
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The Ford Commander 6000 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1965 to 1967 by Ford in Highland Park, Michigan, USA. It features multiple engine options including diesel, gasoline, and LP-gas 6-cylinder liquid-cooled engines. The tractor offers a 10-speed full power shift transmission, two-wheel drive, and planetary final drives. It has a PTO claimed power of 65 hp and tested drawbar power of 61.71 hp. The Commander 6000 includes power steering, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, and an open operator station. It has a fuel capacity of 26 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 3.5 gallons. Dimensions include an 85-inch wheelbase, 142-inch length, and an operating weight of 7130 lbs. The tractor uses standard row-crop tires and has an independent rear PTO with multiple speed options.
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Power72 hp[P]
Founded1965 - 1967
ModelCommander 6000

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford Commander 6000

Power

Plows:5
PTO (tested):66.93 hp (49.9 kW)
PTO (claimed):65 hp (48.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested):61.71 hp (46.0 kW)

Tires

Alternative tires:Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 15.5-38 (all-purpose)
Standard tires (ag):Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-38 (row-crop)

Engine

Options:Ford 4.0L 6-cyl diesel, Ford 3.7L 6-cyl gasoline, Ford 3.7L 6-cyl LP-gas
Diesel engine:Ford 4.0L 6-cyl diesel, liquid-cooled, displacement 241.7 ci (4.0 L), bore/stroke 3.62x3.90 inches (92 x 99 mm), air cleaner oil bath, compression 16.5:1, rated RPM 2430, firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4, starter electric 12 volts, oil capacity 5 qts (4.7 L), coolant capacity 15.5 qts (14.7 L)
LP-gas engine:Ford 3.7L 6-cyl LP-gas, liquid-cooled, displacement 223 ci (3.7 L), bore/stroke 3.62x3.60 inches (92 x 91 mm), air cleaner oil bath, compression 8.8:1, rated RPM 2430, firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4, starter electric 12 volts, oil capacity 5 qts (4.7 L), coolant capacity 15.5 qts (14.7 L)
Gasoline engine:Ford 3.7L 6-cyl gasoline, liquid-cooled, displacement 223 ci (3.7 L), bore/stroke 3.62x3.60 inches (92 x 91 mm), air cleaner oil bath, compression 8.4:1, rated RPM 2430, firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4, starter electric 12 volts, oil capacity 5 qts (4.7 L), coolant capacity 15.5 qts (14.7 L)

Capacity

Fuel:26 gal (98.4 L)
Hydraulic system:3.5 gal (13.2 L)

Dimensions

Width:71.5 inches (181 cm)
Length:142 inches (360 cm)
Wheelbase:85 inches (215 cm)
Rear tread:56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm)
Front tread:56 to 80 inches (142 to 203 cm) (all-purpose), 56 to 76 inches (142 to 193 cm) (row-crop)
Height (hood):70 inches (177 cm)
Ballasted weight:9585 lbs (4347 kg)
Operating weight:7130 lbs (3234 kg)
Clearance (front axle):19.5 inches (49 cm)
Height (steering wheel):78.2 inches (198 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:20
Charging system:generator

Hydraulics

Capacity:3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Pump flow:4.5 gpm (17.0 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drives:planetary
Power steering:Yes
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Built in:Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Manufacturer:Ford
Years produced:1965 - 1967

Transmission

Type:full power shift
Gears:10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:12 qts (11.4 L)
Transmission:Ford Select-O-Speed

Tractor hitch

Control:position and draft control
Rear Type:II/I

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Engine RPM:540E@1730, 540@2225, 1000E@1730, 1000@2225
Rear PTO Type:540/1000

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