Farm tractors Ford

Ford 3000

1965 – 1975

Ford 3000
Ford 3000

Specifications

Model information
Production years1965 - 1975
Equipment typeUtility tractor
Production
ManufacturerFord
Equipment typeUtility tractor
Factories
Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Basildon, England
Antwerp, Belgium
Original priceOriginal price was $6,300 in 1975
NotesThe Ford 3000 would have an A (Belgium), B (England), or C (United States) prefix to the serial number depending on where it was built.
Variants
3100all-purpose
3300vineyard
3310narrow chassis
Ford 3000 Engines
Engine
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Details Engine details ...
Ford 3000 Transmissions
Transmission
10-speed full power shift
12-speed gear
8-speed gear
6-speed gear
Details Transmission details ...
Ford 3000 Power
Engine46.7 hp
34.8 kW
Gas 4-speed PTO (claimed)39.1 hp
29.2 kW
Gas 6-speed PTO (claimed)
38.3 hp
28.6 kW
37.8 hp
28.2 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
Drawbar (tested)35.43 hp
26.4 kW
PTO (tested)40.63 hp
30.3 kW
DetailsPerformance test details ...
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Differential lockmechanical rear (optional)
Steering
manual
power (optional)
BrakesMechanical expanding shoe brakes
Cab / ROPSOpen operator station. Canvas cab optional.
Capacity
Fuel13 gal
49.2 L
Hydraulic system6.3 gal
23.8 L
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 press.600 psi
41.4 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1700 lbs
771 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission *Continuous-running transmission PTO on the 4- and 8-speed
live *Standard on the 12-speed over/under, optional on 8-speed
independent *Select-O-Speed
Rear PTO Type
540
540/1000 *1000-RPM only available with Select-O-Speed transmission.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase75.8 inches
192 cm
Weight3700 to 4185 pounds
Front tire5.50-16
Rear tire12.4-28
Details Full dimensions and tires ...
Ford 3000 attachments
Attachmentfront-end loader
Details Attachment details ...
3000 Serial Number Location
LocationTransmission, front upper-right corner, stamped into top of casting
3000 Serial Numbers
1965C100000
1966C124200
1967C161300
1968C190200
1969C226000
1970C257600
1971C292100
1972C327200
1973C367300
1974C405200
1975C450700
Details
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps22
Battery volts12
Gas Battery AH80
Diesel Battery AH128
References
Publication
Tractors For Industrial Use published in 1967, by Ford
Industrial Tractors - Equipment published in 1968, by Ford
Industrial Tractors & Equipment Specifications 1969 published by Ford
Buyer's Guide '73 published in 1973, by Ford
Buyer's Guide '74 published in 1974, by Ford
1200 Farm Loaders published in 1966, by Ford
2000 - 3000 published in 1972, by Ford
2000 - 3000 published by Ford
New-Size 2-3 Plow 3000 published in 1964, by Ford
3000 published in 1965, by Ford
3000 published by Ford
Ford Tractor Sales Handbook published in 1968
New-Size Fords published in 1964
Heavier-Stronger-Tougher Compare New-Size Fords published in 1965
2, 3, or 4-plow tractor? Here's why farmers favor Fords. published in 1968
Ford Tractor Operator's Manual 2000 3000 4000 5000 (SE3006) published in 1966
Operator's Manual 2000 3000 4000 5000 (SE 3225) published in 1968
Operator's Manual Supplement 2000 3000 4000 5000 (SE 3225-S2A) published in 1968

Values may vary by engine, transmission or configuration. View source page

Model family

Series map

Current model highlighted
  • 2000 Source ↗
    36.0 hp
  • 3000 Current model
    46.7 hp