Ford Commander 6000

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Ford Commander 6000, produced from 1965 to 1967 in Highland Park, Michigan, is a row-crop tractor known for its versatility and strong performance. It features a 4x2 2WD chassis and power steering for ease of maneuverability. This model comes with a full power shift transmission that includes 10 forward and 2 reverse gears, making it well-suited for various agricultural tasks. With two engine options – a 4.0 L diesel engine and a 3.7 L gasoline/LP-gas engine, both six-cylinder and naturally aspirated – it gives the user flexibility in fuel choice. The tractor operates efficiently with a rated RPM of 2430 and includes features such as differential hydraulic wet disc brakes and an open operator station. The Ford Commander 6000 provided farmers a reliable tool with its power and build quality.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Transmission: Full power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 7130

Fuel Type: Diesel / Gasoline / LP-gas

Ford Commander 6000 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight
Below Average
Greater than 25% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Ford
Model
-
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel / Gasoline / LP-gas
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
241.7 / 223.0
Bore (in)
3.62
Stroke (in)
3.90 / 3.60
Rated RPM
2430
Power Output (hp)
-

Transmission

Type
Full power shift
Forward Gears
10
Reverse Gears
2
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
142
Width (in)
71.5
Height (in)
78.2 (steering wheel) / 70 (hood)
Operating Weight (lb)
7130

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
15.5
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag
Manufacture - End Year
1967
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
II/I
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Open operator station
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Differential hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type
-

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: January 1, 1965

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power: 64.13 HP (47.82 kW) at 2100 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 5.79 Gal/hr (21.92 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.475 lb/hp.hr (0.289 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

  • Power at Rated Engine Speed (5th Gear): 55.32 HP (41.26 kW) with a drawbar pull of 4728 lbs (21.03 kN) and a speed of 4.84 mph (7.79 km/h)
  • Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.491 lb/hp.hr (0.299 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.98 Hp.hr/gal (2.95 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: Data not provided in the summary.
  • Torque Rise: Data not provided in the summary.

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: Data not provided in the summary.
  • Pump Delivery Rate: Data not provided in the summary.
  • Hydraulic Power: Data not provided in the summary.

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed: 14.61 Hp.hr/gal (2.88 kW.h/l)
  • Fuel Consumption: Data not provided in the summary

    Nebraska Tractor Test Lab.(1965).Test 877: Ford Commander 6000 (Gasoline). Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/1259

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