Ford 3000

Production ended · 2WD

PTO power · tested

40.6 hp

Weight
4,185 lb
Engines
2 Gasoline · Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1975
$6,300

Power

Power specifications
Engine46.7 hp unspecified
PTO40.6 hp tested
Drawbar35.4 hp tested
Listed power46 hp engine basis

Engines

Engines fitted to the Ford 3000
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasolineGasoline · 3 cyl158 ci
Ford 2.9L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl175 ci
Engine details
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline
Bore × stroke
4.2 in × 3.8 in
Rated speed
2,100 rpm
Rated power
46.7 hp
Torque
123 lb·ft at 1,350 rpm
Compression
8:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Firing order
1-2-3
Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
4.2 in × 4.2 in
Rated speed
2,000 rpm
Rated power
44.1 hp
Torque
126 lb·ft at 1,150 rpm
Compression
16.5:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Firing order
1-2-3

Transmissions

Transmissions for the Ford 3000
Select-O-Speedfull power shift10F / 2R
4-speed with over/undergear12F / 3R
8-speed geargear8F / 2R
6-speed geargear6F / 2R
Transmission notes

Select-O-Speed: Transmission can shifted between gears while moving.

4-speed with over/under: Four-speed transmission with over/under lever located to the left of the shift lever. Tractor must be stopped before shifting. Also available as basic four-speed. This trasmission option was dropped in 1970 and replaced with the six-speed.

8-speed gear: Four-speed gear selector on left, high-low range select lever on right. Tractor must be stopped before shifting.

6-speed gear: The six-speed transmission was first offered on the Ford 3000 in 1970, replacing the four-speed.

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight4,185 lb operating
Shipping3,700 lb
Ballasted6,940 lb

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase75.8 in
Length127 in
Width64 in
Height83 in unspecified
Ground clearance13.4 in
Front axle clearance21.5 in
Front tread, narrowest52 in
Front tread, widest80 in
Rear tread, narrowest52 in
Rear tread, widest76 in

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank13 gal
Hydraulic system6.3 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemopen center
Pump flow5 gpm
Steering flow4.2 gpm
Pressure2,500 psi
Steering pressure600 psi

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryI
Rear lift capacityno record
Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm)1,700 lb

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO speeds540

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive2WD
Steeringmanual
BrakesMechanical expanding shoe brakes
Differential lockmechanical rear
CabOpen operator station. Canvas cab optional

Tires

Tires specifications
Front5.50-16
Rear12.4-28

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage12 V
Charginggenerator
Charging output22 A
Groundnegative

Production

Production specifications
Price new$6,300 (1975)
FactoriesHighland Park, Michigan, USA; Basildon, England; Antwerp, Belgium
Built byFord

Variants

  • 3100 all-purpose
  • 3300 vineyard
  • 3310 narrow chassis

Serial numbers

Transmission, front upper-right corner, stamped into top of casting

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
1965C100000
1966C124200
1967C161300
1968C190200
1969C226000
1970C257600
1971C292100
1972C327200
1973C367300
1974C405200
1975C450700

Literature

  • Tractors For Industrial Use Ford, 1967
  • Industrial Tractors - Equipment Ford, 1968
  • Industrial Tractors & Equipment Specifications 1969 Ford
  • Buyer's Guide '73 Ford, 1973
  • Buyer's Guide '74 Ford, 1974
  • 1200 Farm Loaders Ford, 1966
  • 2000 - 3000 Ford, 1972
  • 2000 - 3000 Ford
  • New-Size 2-3 Plow 3000 Ford, 1964
  • 3000 Ford, 1965
  • 3000 Ford
  • Ford Tractor Sales Handbook 1968
  • New-Size Fords 1964
  • Heavier-Stronger-Tougher Compare New-Size Fords 1965
  • 2, 3, or 4-plow tractor? Here's why farmers favor Fords. 1968
  • Ford Tractor Operator's Manual 2000 3000 4000 5000 (SE3006) 1966
  • Operator's Manual 2000 3000 4000 5000 (SE 3225) 1968
  • Operator's Manual Supplement 2000 3000 4000 5000 (SE 3225-S2A) 1968

Attachments

  • front-end loader