Ford 5000 (A)
Built: 1964–1975 · Series: 1.000 er-Baureihe (6X/6Y)
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Ford 5000 (A): water-cooled four-cylinder tractor from the 1000 series (6X/6Y), 3,814 cc and 45.6 kW, built as diesel and petrol versions from 1964 to 1975
Ford built its 1000-series tractors from 1964 at Basildon in Essex, England. The 5000 (A) was among the larger models in this series and was offered in both diesel and petrol versions.
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The 5000 (A) is powered by a water-cooled four-cylinder engine of 3,814 cc, producing 62 hp, or 45.6 kW, at 2,100 rpm. At a weight of 2,519 kg, a length of 3,630 mm, a height of 2,350 mm and a width of 1,730 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,223 mm, the machine reaches a top speed of 20 km/h.
A four-cylinder engine of nearly 3.8 litres and around 46 kW belonged, in the 1960s and 1970s, to the upper mid-range of field tractors, built for tillage with larger implements, working with heavier trailers and a wide range of tasks through the power take-off. The availability of both diesel and petrol versions was still common at the time and let the buyer choose according to available fuel and intended use. The power take-off on such tractors typically runs at the standardised 540 rpm, allowing a wide range of PTO-driven implements to be used.
When buying a Ford 5000 (A) secondhand, the condition of the clutch and gearbox, the cooling system of the water-cooled engine, and, on the diesel version, the injection pump and injectors matter most. Also worth checking are corrosion on sheet-metal and frame parts and the brakes; spare parts for this common Ford series are usually readily available on the open market.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Ford 5000 (A)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Diesel/Benzincorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 62 hp (45.6 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,100 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,814 cm³correct |
| Bore | 111.76 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 106.68 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 16.5correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,630 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,730 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,350 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,223 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 394 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,519 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8 V/2 R or 10 V/2 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.50-16 ASF (A: 9.00-24 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 15-30 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18.1 kW/t (46 kW / 2.5 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 43% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford 5000 (A) have?
The Ford 5000 (A) delivers 62 hp.
How much does the Ford 5000 (A) weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,519 kg.
What engine does the Ford 5000 (A) have?
4 cylinders, 3,814 cm³ displacement, Diesel/Benzin.
How fast does the Ford 5000 (A) go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Ford 5000 (A)?
3,630 mm × 1,730 mm × 2,350 mm.
When was the Ford 5000 (A) built?
Production years: 1964–1975.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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