Overview
The Ford 5000 is a farm tractor produced from 1965 to 1976 in Highland Park, Michigan, available in general purpose and row-crop configurations. It is equipped with either a 3.8L four-cylinder gasoline or diesel engine and offers transmission choices including 8-speed, 10-speed full power shift, and 16-speed partial power shift models. Tested performance in Nebraska Tractor Tests shows maximum drawbar pull ranging from 6,973 to 7,084 pounds depending on the engine and transmission setup.
Ideal Applications
Nebraska Test Performance:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 932, the gasoline 8-speed model achieved a tested PTO power of 60.37 hp at rated engine speed and a maximum drawbar pull of 7,084 pounds.
Transmission Configuration:
The mechanical system supports three distinct transmission types: an 8-speed sliding gear, a 10-speed Select-O-Speed full power shift, and a 16-speed Dual Power partial power shift.
Chassis and Dimension Variants:
The row-crop model features a 96-inch wheelbase and 68-inch hood height, while the general purpose variant is built with an 87.5-inch wheelbase and 61-inch hood height.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA / Original price was $5,400 in 1967 |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
Engine
| Bore/Stroke | 4.20x4.20 inches (107 x 107 mm) / 4.20x4.20 inches (107 x 107 mm) |
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| Compression | 8.0:1 / 16.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 15.3 qts (14.5 L) / 15.3 qts (14.5 L) |
| Description | Ford / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Ford / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 233 ci (3.8 L) / 233 ci (3.8 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches*Hot (0.457 mm) / 0.018 inches*Hot (0.457 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 / 1-3-4-2 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.015 inches*Hot (0.381 mm) / 0.015 inches*Hot (0.381 mm) |
| Power | 69 hp (51.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 / 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) / 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Engine type | Ford 3.8L 4-cyl gasoline / Ford 3.8L 4-cyl diesel |
| Engine type | Ford 3.8L 4-cyl gasoline / Ford 3.8L 4-cyl diesel |
| Diesel PTO (claimed) | 55.9 hp (41.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 50.85 hp (37.9 kW) |
| Gas PTO (claimed) | 60.3 hp (45.0 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 60.37 hp (45.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four-speed gear selector on left, high-low range select lever on right. Tractor must be stopped before shifting. / Transmission can shifted between gears while moving. / Dual Power adds a power shift underdrive to the basic 8-speed transmission. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 10 forward and 2 reverse / 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 10.8 qts (10.2 L) / 11.8 qts (11.2 L) |
| Oil type | M-4864-A / M2C41 |
| Transmission | sliding gear / Select-O-Speed / Dual Power |
| Type | full power shift / partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 10-speed full power shift / 16-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 10-speed full power shift / 16-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Differential mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| GP Steering | power assist |
| Row-crop Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 8.7 gal (32.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 8.7 gal (32.9 L) |
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| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 6 gpm (22.7 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 4.5 gpm (17.0 lpm) |
| Steering press. | 1050 psi (72.4 bar) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
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PTO
| Clutch | wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@1900 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 22 |
| Charging system | generator |
| Diesel Battery AH | 128 |
| Gas Battery AH | 80 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| GP Front tread | 52 to 80 inches (132 to 203 cm) |
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| GP Length | 141.6 inches (359 cm) |
| GP Wheelbase | 87.5 inches (222 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 14.25 inches (36 cm) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 80 inches (142 to 203 cm) / 56 to 90 inches *With power-adjust rear wheels. (142 to 228 cm) |
| Row-crop Front tread | 56 to 88 inches (142 to 223 cm) |
| Row-crop Length | 149 inches (378 cm) |
| Row-crop Wheelbase | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Width | 68.5 inches (173 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| GP Wheelbase | 87.5 inches (222 cm) |
| Rear tire | 12.4-38 |
| Row-crop Wheelbase | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Weight | 5740 to 6250 pounds |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 / 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 12.4-38 / 16.9-30 |
5000 Serial Number Location
| Description | Transmission, front upper-right corner, stamped into top of casting. Serial numbers for US-production Ford tractors shown. |
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5000 Serial Numbers
| 1965 | C100000 |
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| 1966 | C124200 |
| 1967 | C161300 |
| 1968 | C190200 |
| 1969 | C226000 |
| 1970 | C257600 |
| 1971 | C292100 |
| 1972 | C327200 |
| 1973 | C367300 |
| 1974 | C405200 |
| 1975 | C450700 |
| 1976 | C490300 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Ford 5000 Height
| Exhaust | 86.4 inches (219 cm) |
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| GP Hood | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Row-crop Hood | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 63.5 inches (161 cm) |
Ford 5000 Weight
| Ballasted | 9700 lbs (4399 kg) |
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| GP Shipping | 5740 lbs (2603 kg) |
| Operating | 5865 lbs (2660 kg) |
| Row-crop Shipping | 6250 lbs (2835 kg) |
Ford 5000 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 879
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 2WDMarch 16 - April 9, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 879 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour) / 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour) / 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour) |
| Max power | 47.65 hp (35.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 6,991 lbs (3171 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 55.96 hp (41.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 53.30 hp (39.7 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 880
| Description | Diesel Select-O-Speed 2WDMarch 18 - April 10, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 880 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6 used for power test. / Gear 4 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) / 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour) / 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) |
| Max power | 45.32 hp (33.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 6973 lbs (3162 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 54.17 hp (40.4 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 51.49 hp (38.4 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 932
| Description | Gasoline 8-speed 2WDApril 13 - 21, 1966Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 932 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 5.1 gal/hour (19.3 l/hour) / 4.8 gal/hour (18.2 l/hour) / 5.0 gal/hour (18.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 50.85 hp (37.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 7,084 lbs (3213 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 60.37 hp (45.0 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 56.94 hp (42.5 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 933
| Description | Gasoline Select-O-Speed 2WDApril 13 - 22, 1966Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 933 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6 used for power test. / Gear 4 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour (18.9 l/hour) / 4.7 gal/hour (17.8 l/hour) / 5.0 gal/hour (18.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 49.51 hp (36.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 7073 lbs (3208 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 58.49 hp (43.6 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 55.33 hp (41.3 kW) |
References
| Description | Tractors For Industrial Use published in 1967, by Ford / New-Size Ford 4000 - 5000 published in 1968 / 5000 Row Crop published in 1967, by Ford / 5000 published in 1967, by Ford / New-Size Fords published in 1964 / Heavier-Stronger-Tougher Compare New-Size Fords published in 1965 / Operator's Manual Major 4000 & Super Major 5000 (SE 9164) published in 1964 / Operator's Manual 4000 and 5000 Tractors (SE 9207) published in 1965 / Ford Tractor Operator's Manual 2000 3000 4000 5000 (SE3006) published in 1966 |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | 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 |
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Variants
| 5100 | general purpose |
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| 5200 | row-crop |