Ford 6000

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford 6000 is a row crop tractor made from 1961 to 1964. It has a 2WD setup with power steering, making it easy to handle in the fields. The tractor uses a 6-cylinder gasoline engine made by Ford. This engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, with a displacement of 223.0 ci. While the engine size is below average for tractors, it still puts out a solid 62.25 hp through both the engine and PTO.

This tractor has a full power shift transmission with 9 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. It comes with a three-point hitch in the rear, rated as category II. The PTO is independent and can run at both 540 and 1000 rpm. The Ford 6000 weighs 6,985 lb, which is on the lighter side for tractors. It measures 149 inches long and 68 inches tall. The tractor has agricultural tires, with 6.50-16 in the front and 15.5-38 in the rear. It also features a closed center hydraulic system and an open operator station, common for tractors of its time.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Transmission: Full power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 6985 lb (3168 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Ford 6000 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Ford 6000 is Below Average. It is greater than 14% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ford 6000 is Below Average. It is greater than 10% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Ford 6000 is Excellent. It is greater than 93% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Ford
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
6
Displacement
223 ci (3.7 L)
Bore
3.62 in (91.9 mm)
Stroke
3.60 in (91.4 mm)
Rated RPM
2400
Tested Power Output
62 hp (46.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Full power shift
Forward Gears
9
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power assist
Brake Type
Differential hydraulic wet disc