The Ford 6000 is a 2WD row-crop tractor manufactured by Ford in Highland Park, Michigan, USA from 1961 to 1964.
The Ford 6000 is equipped with one of two engines: a 4.0 L (242.0 cu·in) six-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine or a 3.7 L (223.0 cu·in) six-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine and a full powershift transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse gears.
The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:
- Ford disel engine. It is a 4.0 L, 3,960 cm2, (242.0 cu·in) six-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 92.0 mm (3.62 in) of the cylinder bore and 99.0 mm (3.9 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 16.2:1.
- Ford gasoline engine. It is a 3.7 L, 3,654 cm2, (223.0 cu·in) six-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine. The cylinder bore is 92.0 mm (3.62 in) and the piston stroke is 91.0 mm (3.58 in). The compression ratio rating is 8.4:1.
The Ford 6000 is equipped with power assist steering, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, an open operator station, and 98.4 liters (26 US gal.; 21.6 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Ford 6000 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Ford 6000 |
| Length | 3,780 mm (148.8 in) |
| Width | – |
| Height (hood) | 1,720 mm (67.7 in) |
| Wheel base | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) |
| Weight (shipping) | 2,950 kg (6,504 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 98.4 liters (26 US gal.; 21.6 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Ford |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 4.0 L, 3,960 cm2, (242.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 92.0 mm X 99.0 mm (3.62 in X 3.9 in) |
| Compression ratio | 16.2:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 4.7 L (5 US. qt, 4.1 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 19.9 L (21 US. qt, 17.5 Imp. qt.) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Ford |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 3.7 L, 3,654 cm2, (223.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 92.0 mm X 91.0 mm (3.62 in X 3.58 in) |
| Compression ratio | 8.4:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Coolant capacity: | 19.9 L (21 US. qt, 17.5 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Power assist |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Transmission model | Ford Select-O-Speed |
| Transmission type | Full power shift |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 29.3 kmh (18.2 mph) Reverse: 8.4 kmh (5.2 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 2.8 L (0.7 US. gal, 0.6 Imp. gal.) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 6.00×16, 6.50×16, 9.00×10 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 13.6×38, 15.5×38 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | II |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Independent |
| Rear PTO speed | 540/1000 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Closed center |
| Hydraulic capacity | 13.2 L (3.5 US. gal, 2.9 Imp. gal.) |
| Pressure | 1900 psi (131 bar) |
| Pump flow | 4.5 gpm (17 lpm) |

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