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
| Engine | 46.7 hp unspecified |
|---|---|
| PTO | 40.6 hp tested |
| Drawbar | 35.4 hp tested |
| Listed power | 46 hp engine basis |
Engines
| Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasolineGasoline · 3 cyl | 158 ci |
|---|---|
| Ford 2.9L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl | 175 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
| Select-O-Speedfull power shift | 10F / 2R |
|---|---|
| 4-speed with over/undergear | 12F / 3R |
| 8-speed geargear | 8F / 2R |
| 6-speed geargear | 6F / 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 | 4,185 lb operating |
|---|---|
| Shipping | 3,700 lb |
| Ballasted | 6,940 lb |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 75.8 in |
|---|---|
| Length | 127 in |
| Width | 64 in |
| Height | 83 in unspecified |
| Ground clearance | 13.4 in |
| Front axle clearance | 21.5 in |
| Front tread, narrowest | 52 in |
| Front tread, widest | 80 in |
| Rear tread, narrowest | 52 in |
| Rear tread, widest | 76 in |
Capacities
| Fuel tank | 13 gal |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 6.3 gal |
Hydraulics
| System | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 5 gpm |
| Steering flow | 4.2 gpm |
| Pressure | 2,500 psi |
| Steering pressure | 600 psi |
Hitch
| Rear hitch category | I |
|---|---|
| Rear lift capacity | no record |
| Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm) | 1,700 lb |
PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO speeds | 540 |
Chassis
| Drive | 2WD |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | Mechanical expanding shoe brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Cab | Open operator station. Canvas cab optional |
Tires
| Front | 5.50-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear | 12.4-28 |
Electrical
| System voltage | 12 V |
|---|---|
| Charging | generator |
| Charging output | 22 A |
| Ground | negative |
Production
| Price new | $6,300 (1975) |
|---|---|
| Factories | Highland Park, Michigan, USA; Basildon, England; Antwerp, Belgium |
| Built by | Ford |
Variants
- 3100 all-purpose
- 3300 vineyard
- 3310 narrow chassis
Serial numbers
Transmission, front upper-right corner, stamped into top of casting
| Year | First serial |
|---|---|
| 1965 | C100000 |
| 1966 | C124200 |
| 1967 | C161300 |
| 1968 | C190200 |
| 1969 | C226000 |
| 1970 | C257600 |
| 1971 | C292100 |
| 1972 | C327200 |
| 1973 | C367300 |
| 1974 | C405200 |
| 1975 | C450700 |
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