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Ford 3000
1965 – 1975Farm tractor
The Ford 3000 is a farm tractor produced from 1965 to 1975. The available specifications cover 2 engine configurations and 4 transmission options; equipment could vary by production year and market.
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✓ General farm work Suitable for everyday farm jobs, including light tillage, utility work and routine field tasks.
✓ Field and transport duties Useful for moving loads, field operations and general transport around the farm.
✓ PTO and implement work Designed to work with compatible PTO-driven and three-point implements.
Production Production years 1965–1975 Manufacturer Ford Factories Highland Park, Michigan, USA Factories Basildon, England Factories Antwerp, Belgium Utility tractor Original price $6,300 in 1975 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.
≈ $39,500 in 2026 dollarsInflation-adjusted estimate based on U.S. CPI-U. Not a current market value.
Power ratings Engine 46.7 hp (34.8 kW) PTO (claimed) — gasoline 39.1 hp (29.2 kW) PTO (claimed) — gasoline 38.3 hp (28.6 kW) Power 37.8 hp (28.2 kW) PTO (claimed) — gasoline 36.5 hp (27.2 kW) PTO (claimed) — diesel 39.4 hp (29.4 kW) PTO (claimed) — diesel 40.6 hp (30.3 kW) PTO (claimed) — diesel 39.2 hp (29.2 kW) PTO (claimed) — diesel 38 hp (28.3 kW) Drawbar (tested) 35.43 hp (26.4 kW) PTO (tested) 40.63 hp (30.3 kW)
Engines Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
View detailed engine specifications → Transmissions Select-O-Speed 10 forward and 2 reverse · full power shift 4-speed with over/under 12 forward and 3 reverse · gear 8-speed gear 8 forward and 2 reverse 6-speed gear 6 forward and 2 reverse
View detailed transmission specifications → Mechanical Two-wheel drive Mechanical expanding shoe brakes Open operator station. Canvas cab optional. Differential lock mechanical rear (optional) Steering manual Steering power (optional)
Capacities Fuel 13 gal (49.2 L) Hydraulic system 6.3 gal (23.8 L)
Hydraulics Type open center Capacity 6.3 gal (23.8 L) Pump flow 5 gpm (18.9 L/min) Pressure 2500 psi 172.4 bar Steering flow 4.25 gpm (16.1 L/min)
View detailed hydraulics → PTO & Hitch Rear hitch category I Rear PTO transmission Rear PTO speeds 540 / 1000 rpm
View detailed PTO & hitch specifications → Dimensions Wheelbase 75.8 in (192 cm) Length 127 in (322 cm) Width 64 in (162 cm) Ground clearance 13.4 in (34 cm) — transmission Clearance (front axle) 21.5 in (54 cm) Front tread 52 to 80 in (132 to 203 cm) Rear tread 52 to 76 in (132 to 193 cm) Operating 4,185 lb (1898 kg) Ballasted 6,940 lb (3147 kg)
View detailed dimensions → Dimensions · Ford 3000 Weight Shipping 3,700 lb (1678 kg) Operating 4,185 lb (1898 kg) Ballasted 6,940 lb (3147 kg)
View detailed dimensions → Tires Agricultural front 5.50-16 Agricultural front 6.00-16 Agricultural rear 12.4-28 Agricultural rear 14.9-24 Agricultural rear 16.9-24 Agricultural rear 13.6-28
Electrical Ground negative Charging system generator Charging amps 22 Battery volts 12 Battery capacity (Ah) 128
Serial numbers Transmission, front upper-right corner, stamped into top of casting 1965 C100000 1966 C124200 1967 C161300 1968 C190200 1969 C226000 1970 C257600 1971 C292100 1972 C327200 1973 C367300 1974 C405200 1975 C450700
