Ford 1000 er-Baureihe (6Y)
2 models in this series
Ford 1000-series (6Y) – the 3055 and 7000 from Basildon and Antwerp: three- to four-cylinder diesel, 39.7 to 66.2 kW, 2,997 to 4,186 cm³
Ford built its European farm tractors of this generation at plants in Basildon, England, and Antwerp, Belgium. The 3055 and 7000 types of this range follow the numbering logic typical of Ford, where the first digit denotes the range and the following digits the approximate power class; the A suffix marks a particular finish variant of the respective model. Both types ranked among the best-selling farm tractors on the European continent during the 1970s.
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The register lists here 2 versions with 39.7 to 66.2 kW from three- to four-cylinder diesel engines of 2,997 to 4,186 cm³ displacement, with unladen weights from 1,916 to 2,819 kg, lengths from 3,430 to 3,650 mm, widths from 1,750 to 1,830 mm and heights from 2,370 to 2,581 mm.
Within this range Ford covered a broad power band with three- and four-cylinder engines, from the compact yard tractor to the more powerful field tractor, positioning itself against the similarly staggered line-ups of Massey Ferguson and International Harvester.
When buying used, check operating hours and condition of the diesel engine, the condition of the clutch and gearbox, rust on body panels and mudguards, and the tightness of the hydraulics. Equally important is the condition of the tyres and brakes and a functioning lighting system. Spares for this Ford range come through dealers specialising in classic tractors.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford 1000 er-Baureihe (6Y)
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