Ford 3000 – specifications
Built: 1974 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1974 · Data origin: Official register, Reference work (Wikipedia/Wikibooks) · sources
Successor: 3600 →
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The Ford 3000 is a compact tractor in the tractor group, produced by Ford in 1974. As a diesel model with rear-wheel drive and an optional four-wheel-drive variant, it positions itself as a classic entry-level machine for agricultural mechanization. The production year of 1974 marks the beginning of this specific model series, which was later succeeded by the Ford 3600. The design follows typical characteristics of the era, featuring a clear separation of engine and chassis units for easy maintenance access.
Technically, the tractor is based on a water-cooled three-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 2,860 cm³, delivering 46 hp at a rated speed of 2,000 rpm. The curb weight of 2,190 kg and the gross vehicle weight of 3,130 kg allow for the use of medium-sized implements without excessively loading the axles. The available transmission variants with 7 forward/2 reverse, 8 forward/2 reverse, or 10 forward/2 reverse gears offer flexible adaptation to various field tasks. The power take-off provides speeds of 540/1,000 rpm, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of implements.
Within the model range, the Ford 3000 occupies a specific position defined by its succession by the Ford 3600. Tractors in this power class are typically suitable for light to medium-duty farm work, transport tasks, and the cultivation of smaller areas. The combination of moderate weight and sufficient power makes the machine suitable for use with standard implements of Category I/II. The fuel tank capacity of 49.2 l supports longer working intervals without frequent refueling.
Ford – other models: the collective page of tractors outside the named ranges, from the Thousand series through the 10 series to the articulated tractors with Cummins and Caterpillar engines, 10 to 300 kW
This page gathers the Ford tractors the register could not assign to a named range – from small utility tractors of the North American and British plants to the heavy articulated tractors of the Versatile brand, taken over by Ford in the late 1980s. Ford had built farm tractors since 1917, first in Dearborn, from the 1930s also in Dagenham, England; the post-war 600 to 900 models led in 1965 into the Thousand series (2000, 3000, 4000, 5000), replaced in 1975 by the generation with a leading 0. From 1981 came the 10 series (2110 to 8210), in which the first two digits give the size and the last the generation; SU marks the narrow-track Utility version. The big articulated tractors, formerly built under the Versatile name in Winnipeg, ran from 1987 as the Ford FW with Cummins and Caterpillar engines; after the merger with New Holland in 1991 the independent Ford range ended.
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The register lists here 237 versions with 9.7 to 300 kW from two- to eight-cylinders of 1,390 to 14,801 cm³, PTO outputs up to 163 hp, unladen weights from 1,061 to 14,200 kg, gross weights from 2,280 to 11,400 kg, lengths from 2,410 to 7,600 mm and widths from 1,070 to 2,845 mm; the engines are mostly Ford's own, Cummins and Caterpillar in the big articulated tractors.
For decades Ford was, alongside International Harvester, Massey Ferguson and John Deere, one of the best-selling tractor brands of North America and Europe, focused on utility tractors for family farms; the FW-range articulated tractors competed in the top power segment with Steiger and Case IH.
On used tractors, engine condition, clutch and gearbox synchros count on the older ranges, hydraulics and electrics on the 10 series, and on the articulated tractors operating hours, condition of the four-wheel drive and tyres, and parts supply for the Cummins or Caterpillar engines, which today runs outside the Ford network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford (weitere Modelle), New Holland (Rechtsnachfolger von Ford New Holland)
Versions of this model in the register
Each row is a separate entry with its own data. The figures on this page belong to the row marked ●.
| Version | Built | kW | EU type approval | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford 3000 | 1974 | — | — | Official register |
| ● 3000 | 1974 | — | — | Official register |
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 46 hpcorrect |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,860 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,250 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,220 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,490 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,190 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,130 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel driveWD/MFWDcorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 7 V/2 R, 8 V/2 R and 10 V/2 Rcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 49.2 lcorrect |
|---|
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat I/IIcorrect |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540/1000 rpmcorrect |
| Successor | Ford 3600correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford 3000 have?
The Ford 3000 delivers 46 hp.
How much does the Ford 3000 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,190 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford 3000?
3,130 kg.
What engine does the Ford 3000 have?
3 cylinders, 2,860 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
What are the dimensions of the Ford 3000?
3,250 mm × 2,220 mm × 1,490 mm.
When was the Ford 3000 built?
Production years: 1974.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki (CC BY-SA 3.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Latvian open data portal (retrieved August 2026) · Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved September 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · Data sources and cross-checks
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