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Years in Production / 1965–1976

Ford

5000

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Ford 5000.

69hp

Source index power

2WD Only

Drive

1965–1976

Production years

Ford

Manufacturer

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At a glance

Overview

1965 - 1976

Model year 1965-19671968-1976

Row-Crop tractor

Alternative Additional Value: M-4864-A
Alternative Additional Value: M2C41

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA

Original price was $5,400 in 1967

Manufacturer: Ford

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Differential mechanical wet disc brakes

Open operator station.

Differential Lock: mechanical rear
Gp Steering: power assist
Row Crop Steering: hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel: 20 gal75.7 L
Hydraulic System: 8.7 gal32.9 L

Hydraulics

Type: open center
Capacity: 8.7 gal32.9 L
Pressure: 2500 psi172.4 bar
Pump Flow: 6 gpm22.7 lpm
Steering Flow: 4.5 gpm17.0 lpm
Steering Press: 1050 psi72.4 bar

Hitch

Rear Type: II/I

Pto

Rear Pto: independent
Clutch: wet disc
Rear Type: 540 (1.375)
Rear Type: 540/1000 (1.375)
Engine Rpm: 540@1900
Engine Rpm: 1000@2060

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1965: C100000
1966: C124200
1967: C161300
1968: C190200
1969: C226000
1970: C257600
1971: C292100
1972: C327200
1973: C367300
1974: C405200
1975: C450700
1976: C490300

Electrical

Ground: negative
Charging System: generator
Charging Amps: 22
Battery Volts: 12
Gas Battery Ah: 80
Diesel Battery Ah: 128

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Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

Ford

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 233 ci3.8 L
Bore Stroke: 4.20x4.20 inches107 x 107 mm
Power: 69 hp51.5 kW
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Rated Rpm: 2100
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Starter Volts: 12
Coolant Capacity: 15.3 qts14.5 L
Intake Valve Clearance: 0.015 inches*Hot0.381 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance: 0.018 inches*Hot0.457 mm
Fuel Type: gasoline
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity: 8 qts7.6 L

Engine Detail (Option 2)

Ford

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 233 ci3.8 L
Bore Stroke: 4.20x4.20 inches107 x 107 mm
Compression Ratio: 16.5:1
Rated Rpm: 2100
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Starter Volts: 12
Coolant Capacity: 15.3 qts14.5 L
Intake Valve Clearance: 0.015 inches*Hot0.381 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance: 0.018 inches*Hot0.457 mm
Fuel Type: diesel
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity: 8 qts7.6 L

Engine Options

Ford 3.8L 4-cyl gasoline

Ford 3.8L 4-cyl diesel

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Gears & controls

Transmission

Dual Power adds a power shift underdrive to the basic 8-speed transmission.

Transmission: Dual Power
Transmission Type: partial power shift
Gears: 16 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission Options

8-speed

10-speed full power shift

16-speed partial power shift

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 149 in378 cm
Width: 68.5 in173 cm
Height: 63.5 in161 cm
Wheelbase: 96 in243 cm
Ground clearance: 14.25 in36 cm
Front tread: 56 in142 cm
Rear tread: 56 in142 cm

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Dimensions And Tires

Gp Wheelbase: 87.5 inches222 cm
Row Crop Wheelbase: 96 inches243 cm
Weight: 5740 to 6250 pounds
Front Tire: 6.00-16
Rear Tire: 12.4-38

Serial Number Location

Transmission, front upper-right corner, stamped into top of casting. Serial numbers for US-production Ford tractors shown.

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag: 6.00-16
Front Ag: 7.50-16
Rear Ag: 12.4-38
Rear Ag: 16.9-30
Rear Ag: 13.6-38
Rear Ag: 15.5-38

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Tractor Photos

See it in action

Videos

Watch Ford 5000 videos from their original YouTube creators.

Here & Gone - Nice Original 1969 Ford 5000 Tractor - Quick Walkaround & Startup

Video by MichaelTJD60

Watch on YouTube ↗

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Tests (NTTL)

Tractor Tests

NTTL 879: diesel 8-speed 2WD

NTTL 880: diesel Select-O-Speed 2WD

NTTL 932: gasoline 8-speed 2WD

NTTL 933: gasoline Select-O-Speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 879

Diesel 8-speed 2WDMarch 16 - April 9, 1965

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 4 used for power test.

Gear 2 used for pull test.

Id: 879
Power At Rated Engine Speed: 55.96 hp41.7 kW
Fuel Use: 3.6 gal/hour13.6 l/hour
Fuel Use: 3.2 gal/hour12.1 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed: 53.30 hp39.7 kW
Max Power: 47.65 hp35.5 kW
Max Pull: 6,991 lbs3171 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 880

Diesel Select-O-Speed 2WDMarch 18 - April 10, 1965

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 6 used for power test.

Gear 4 used for pull test.

Id: 880
Power At Rated Engine Speed: 54.17 hp40.4 kW
Fuel Use: 3.5 gal/hour13.2 l/hour
Fuel Use: 3.2 gal/hour12.1 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed: 51.49 hp38.4 kW
Max Power: 45.32 hp33.8 kW
Max Pull: 6973 lbs3162 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 932

Gasoline 8-speed 2WDApril 13 - 21, 1966

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 4 used for power test.

Gear 2 used for pull test.

Id: 932
Power At Rated Engine Speed: 60.37 hp45.0 kW
Fuel Use: 5.1 gal/hour19.3 l/hour
Fuel Use: 4.8 gal/hour18.2 l/hour
Fuel Use: 5.0 gal/hour18.9 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed: 56.94 hp42.5 kW
Max Power: 50.85 hp37.9 kW
Max Pull: 7,084 lbs3213 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 933

Gasoline Select-O-Speed 2WDApril 13 - 22, 1966

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 6 used for power test.

Gear 4 used for pull test.

Id: 933
Power At Rated Engine Speed: 58.49 hp43.6 kW
Fuel Use: 5.0 gal/hour18.9 l/hour
Fuel Use: 4.7 gal/hour17.8 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed: 55.33 hp41.3 kW
Max Power: 49.51 hp36.9 kW
Max Pull: 7073 lbs3208 kg