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Years in Production / 1962–1975

Ford

4000

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Ford 4000.

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62hp

Source index power

2WD Only

Drive

1962–1975

Production years

Ford

Manufacturer

4000 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1962 - 1975

Model year 1962-19651965-19681968-1975

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA

Manufacturer
Ford

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Open operator station.

Utility Steering
manual
Row Crop Steering
power

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Pump Flow
5.4 gpm20.4 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
I,II
Rear Lift At Ends
2360 lbs1070 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
tranmission
Rear Pto
live *Optional, available with the five-speed transmission.
Rear Pto
independent *Independent PTO available with the Select-O-Speed transmission.
Rear Type
540
Rear Type
540/1000 OptOptional

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1962
1001
1963
11949
1964
38931

Electrical

Charging System
generator
Gas Battery Volts
6
Diesel Battery Volts
12

4000 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

Ford

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
172 ci2.8 L
Bore Stroke
3.90x3.60 inches99 x 91 mm
Power Gross
62.5 hp46.6 kW
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Compression Ratio
7.5:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Torque
158 lb-ft214.2 Nm
Torque Rpm
1600
Firing Order
1-2-4-3
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
6
Oil Capacity
5 qts4.7 L
Coolant Capacity
14 qts13.2 L
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 2)

Ford

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
172 ci2.8 L
Bore Stroke
3.90x3.60 inches99 x 91 mm
Power Gross
56.3 hp42.0 kW
Compression Ratio
16.8:1
Rated Rpm
2000
Torque
140.4 lb-ft190.4 Nm
Torque Rpm
1400
Firing Order
1-2-4-3
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
5 qts4.7 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 3)

Ford

LP gas

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
172 ci2.8 L
Bore Stroke
3.90x3.60 inches99 x 91 mm
Compression Ratio
8.65:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Firing Order
1-2-4-3
Fuel Type
LP gas
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline

Ford 2.8L 4-cyl diesel

Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas

Fuel Tank
17 gal64.3 L

Engine Options

Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline

Ford 2.8L 4-cyl diesel

Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas

4000 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
254mm dry disc
Oil Capacity
6.5 qts6.2 L
Speeds Description
With 13.6-28 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission
Ford Select-O-Speed
Transmission Type
full power shift
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverse
Speeds Description
With 13.6-28 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 3)

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
double 228.6mm dry discs
Oil Capacity
8 qts7.6 L
Speeds Description
With 13.6-28 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 4)

Transmission
Over-Under
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverse
Speeds Description
With 13.6-28 rear tires.

Transmission Options

4-speed gear

10-speed full power shift

5-speed gear

12-speed

4000 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
137 in347 cm
Width
67.5 in171 cm
Height
63 in160 cm
Wheelbase
84.5 in214 cm
Ground clearance
17.25 in43 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
84.5 inches214 cm
Weight
3162 to 3502 pounds
Front Tire
6.00x16
Rear Tire
13.6x28

Serial Number Location

Serial number stamped into the starter mounting flange on the left side of the tractor.

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
6.00x16
Front Ag
7.50-16
Rear Ag
13.6x28
Rear Ag
14.9-24
Rear Ag
16.9-24
Rear Ag
14.9-28

4000 / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

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Ford 4000 tractor VA1

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