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Ford 5000
1965 – 1976Farm tractor
The Ford 5000 is a farm tractor produced from 1965 to 1976. The available specifications cover 2 engine configurations and 3 transmission options; equipment could vary by production year and market.
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✓ Row-crop field work Its row-crop configuration is intended for cultivation and work between planted rows.
✓ PTO and three-point implements Compatible with PTO-driven equipment and mounted implements through the rear three-point hitch.
✓ Field and transport duties Useful for moving loads, field operations and general transport around the farm.
Smaller model 4000 Current model 5000 1965–1976 Up to 69 hp Larger model 5000 Diesel 1962–1964 Larger model Commander 6000
Production Production years 1965–1976 Manufacturer Ford Row-Crop tractor Factory Highland Park, Michigan, USA Original price $5,400 in 1967
≈ $54,600 in 2026 dollarsInflation-adjusted estimate based on U.S. CPI-U. Not a current market value.
Power ratings Engine 69 hp (51.5 kW) PTO (claimed) — diesel 55.9 hp (41.7 kW) PTO (claimed) — gasoline 60.3 hp (45.0 kW) Drawbar (tested) 50.85 hp (37.9 kW) PTO (tested) 60.37 hp (45.0 kW)
Engines Ford 3.8L 4-cyl gasoline Ford 3.8L 4-cyl diesel
View detailed engine specifications → Transmissions sliding gear 8 forward and 2 reverse Select-O-Speed 10 forward and 2 reverse · full power shift Dual Power 16 forward and 4 reverse · partial power shift
View detailed transmission specifications → 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
Capacities Fuel 20 gal (75.7 L) Hydraulic system 8.7 gal (32.9 L)
Hydraulics Type open center Capacity 8.7 gal (32.9 L) Pump flow 6 gpm (22.7 L/min) Pressure 2500 psi 172.4 bar Steering flow 4.5 gpm (17.0 L/min)
View detailed hydraulics → PTO & Hitch Rear hitch category II/I Rear PTO independent Rear PTO speeds 540 / 1000 rpm
View detailed PTO & hitch specifications → Dimensions GP Wheelbase 87.5 in (222 cm) Row-crop Wheelbase 96 in (243 cm) GP Length 141.6 in (359 cm) Row-crop Length 149 in (378 cm) Width 68.5 in (173 cm) Ground clearance 14.25 in (36 cm) GP Front tread 52 to 80 in (132 to 203 cm) Row-crop Front tread 56 to 88 in (142 to 223 cm) Rear tread 56 to 80 in (142 to 203 cm) Rear tread 56 to 90 in (142 to 228 cm) * With power-adjust rear wheels. Operating 5865 lb (2660 kg) Ballasted 9700 lb (4399 kg)
View detailed dimensions → Dimensions · Ford 5000 Weight GP Shipping 5740 lb (2603 kg) Row-crop Shipping 6250 lb (2835 kg) Operating 5865 lb (2660 kg) Ballasted 9700 lb (4399 kg)
View detailed dimensions → Tires Agricultural front 6.00-16 Agricultural front 7.50-16 Agricultural rear 12.4-38 Agricultural rear 16.9-30 Agricultural rear 13.6-38 Agricultural rear 15.5-38
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. Serial numbers for US-production Ford tractors shown. 1965 C100000 1966 C124200 1967 C161300 1968 C190200 1969 C226000 1970 C257600 1971 C292100 1972 C327200 1973 C367300 1974 C405200 1975 C450700 1976 C490300
Smaller model4000
Current model50001965–1976Up to 69 hp