Ford 3000: all source data

All 133 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerFord
(no label)Utility tractor
FactoriesHighland Park, Michigan, USA
FactoriesBasildon, England
FactoriesAntwerp, Belgium
(no label)Original price was $6,300 in 1975
(no label)The Ford 3000 would have an A (Belgium), B (England), or C (United States) prefix to the serial number depending on where it was built.
Engine
(no label)Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline
(no label)Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)10-speed full power shift
(no label)12-speed gear
(no label)8-speed gear
(no label)6-speed gear
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
Gas 6-speed PTO (claimed)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
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Differential lockmechanical rear
Steeringmanual
Steeringpower
(no label)Mechanical expanding shoe brakes
(no label)Open 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
Hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1700 lbs | 771 kg
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase75.8 inches | 192 cm
Weight3700 to 4185 pounds
Front tire5.50-16
Rear tire12.4-28
Serial location
(no label)Transmission, front upper-right corner, stamped into top of casting
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps22
Battery volts12
Gas Battery AH80
Diesel Battery AH128

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline
(no label)Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Engine detail
(no label)Ford
(no label)gasoline
(no label)3-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement158 ci | 2.6 L
Bore/Stroke4.20x3.80 inches | 107 x 97 mm
Power46.7 hp | 34.8 kW
Air cleanerdry
Compression8:1
Rated RPM2100
Torque123 lb-ft | 166.8 Nm
Torque RPM1350
Firing order1-2-3
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)13.8 qts | 13.1 L
Sparkplug gap0.023-0.027 inches | 0.584 mm
Point gap0.022-0.028 inches | 0.559 mm
(no label)Ford
(no label)diesel
(no label)3-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement175 ci | 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke4.20x4.20 inches | 107 x 107 mm
Power44.1 hp | 32.9 kW
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression16.5:1
Rated RPM2000
Torque125.7 lb-ft | 170.4 Nm
Torque RPM1150
Firing order1-2-3
Engine oil
Oil capacity8 qts | 7.6 L
Oil capacity8 qts | 7.6 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)10-speed full power shift
(no label)12-speed gear
(no label)8-speed gear
(no label)6-speed gear
Transmission
TransmissionSelect-O-Speed
Typefull power shift
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity11 qts | 10.4 L
Oil typeESN-M2C41-A M2C41
(no label)Transmission can shifted between gears while moving.
Transmission4-speed with over/under
Typegear
Gears12 forward and 3 reverse
Oil capacity7 qts | 6.6 L
Oil typeESN-M2C77A M-4864-A
(no label)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.
Typegear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity13.2 qts | 12.5 L
Oil typeESN-M2C77A M-4864-A
(no label)Four-speed gear selector on left, high-low range select lever on right. Tractor must be stopped before shifting.
Typegear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
(no label)The six-speed transmission was first offered on the Ford 3000 in 1970, replacing the four-speed.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front5.50-16
Ag rear12.4-28
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear14.9-24
Ag rear16.9-24
Ag rear13.6-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase75.8 inches | 192 cm
Length127 inches | 322 cm
Width64 inches | 162 cm
Ground clearance13.4 inches (transmission) | 34 cm
Clearance (front axle)21.5 inches | 54 cm
Front tread52 to 80 inches | 132 to 203 cm
Rear tread52 to 76 inches | 132 to 193 cm
Weight
Shipping3,700 lbs | 1678 kg
Operating4,185 lbs | 1898 kg
Ballasted6,940 lbs | 3147 kg
Height
Steering wheel58 inches | 147 cm
Hood54 inches | 137 cm
Exhaust83 inches | 210 cm