Ford FORD3000 Reviews
Ford 3000 Diesel 70's Model
Model Year: 0
This tractor is my father in law's and he has had it forever. I use it now with a 6 foot brush hog, a 6 foot disc for food plots and for general mowing of fields with no issues. It gets great fuel mileage and will run all day with no issues. There are small things that go wrong, but easy to fix and get parts for. Overall a very reliable tractor with crank and work all day stamina.
Pros: Easy to use, never has failed me.
Cons: None.
Model Year: 0
This tractor is my father in law's and he has had it forever. I use it now with a 6 foot brush hog, a 6 foot disc for food plots and for general mowing of fields with no issues. It gets great fuel mileage and will run all day with no issues. There are small things that go wrong, but easy to fix and get parts for. Overall a very reliable tractor with crank and work all day stamina.
Pros: Easy to use, never has failed me.
Cons: None.
Great All Purpose Tractor
Model Year: 1974
This 2WD Ford 3000 Agricultural tractor is great for general purpose use. It has a 38 horsepower diesel engine coupled to an 8 speed dual range transmission. Other features include power steering, a 13 gal fuel tank, dual lever hydraulic controls, and a differential lock. It has plenty of power and is easy to work on. This is my first tractor, I purchased it locally from a private party in order to maintain a series of dirt roads that lead to my neighborhood. It has a 5 foot box blade, a 6 foot scraper blade, a roll bar and a Ford 730 loader that I just installed. The tractor performs well and I am very satisfied with it's ability to handle whatever I ask it to do. The only drawback with this tractor is the drum brakes. Living in the mountains I have learned that they are not always adequate, especially on steep inclines. All in all this is a great tractor and I would recommend it to anyone for light to medium duty use.
Pros: Dependable, user friendly, easy to work on.
Cons: Drum brakes.
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Model Year: 1974
This 2WD Ford 3000 Agricultural tractor is great for general purpose use. It has a 38 horsepower diesel engine coupled to an 8 speed dual range transmission. Other features include power steering, a 13 gal fuel tank, dual lever hydraulic controls, and a differential lock. It has plenty of power and is easy to work on. This is my first tractor, I purchased it locally from a private party in order to maintain a series of dirt roads that lead to my neighborhood. It has a 5 foot box blade, a 6 foot scraper blade, a roll bar and a Ford 730 loader that I just installed. The tractor performs well and I am very satisfied with it's ability to handle whatever I ask it to do. The only drawback with this tractor is the drum brakes. Living in the mountains I have learned that they are not always adequate, especially on steep inclines. All in all this is a great tractor and I would recommend it to anyone for light to medium duty use.
Pros: Dependable, user friendly, easy to work on.
Cons: Drum brakes.
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Ford 3000
Model Year: 1974
I have owned this 1974 for about 10 years and have had very good success with it. The only real problem I have had is the clutch disc being stuck on the flywheel. I split it and fixed it up in now time at all.
Pros: Sold performance
Cons: Parts tend to be expensive via the dealerships. I guess that is with any tractor.
Model Year: 1974
I have owned this 1974 for about 10 years and have had very good success with it. The only real problem I have had is the clutch disc being stuck on the flywheel. I split it and fixed it up in now time at all.
Pros: Sold performance
Cons: Parts tend to be expensive via the dealerships. I guess that is with any tractor.
Ford 3000
Model Year: 1969
Good unit, simple to repair, seems to be fairly sturdy and basic. Like the hydraulics, 3 point hitch and size for acreage needs. This was a used unit and in pretty rough shape but seems to run great and everything works!
Pros: Solid, economical, parts availability.
Cons: Dash should be sealed better.
Model Year: 1969
Good unit, simple to repair, seems to be fairly sturdy and basic. Like the hydraulics, 3 point hitch and size for acreage needs. This was a used unit and in pretty rough shape but seems to run great and everything works!
Pros: Solid, economical, parts availability.
Cons: Dash should be sealed better.
Purchased a Tired Industrial Tractor
Model Year: 0
I purchased a very used Ford 3000 that had been repainted and new rear tires installed. I didn't know much about tractors when I purchased it so I had a couple of lessons to learn about purchasing/maintaining a tractor! I could tell it was an industrial tractor because yellow paint could be seen in a few areas under the orange overcoat. The left side power steering cylinder had a welding bead at the rear end attachment point indicating that it had broken once before. The left side bucket cylinder is bent slightly causing a fluid leak however, it still operates fine. The only gauge that works is the oil pressure. As a result, the tractor overheated on me once or twice. I will fix this after I get the power steering issue resolved (the welded cylinder broke last time I used it which cost me two days to fix swapping out new and used parts). The tractor runs strong, PTO and 3 point hitch work great. I had to replace the hydraulic line nut where it exits the pump. Thanks to this forum I was able to fix the issue with minimal expense and trouble! Not sure if the $6500 I paid was a reasoable price but the tractor is doing everything I demand of it from a plowing perspective.
Pros: Plenty of power for my small farm, strong hydraulics, relatively easy to handle.
Cons: Abused when purchased. Due to the sheet metal being replaced it took me a while to determine the model.
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Model Year: 0
I purchased a very used Ford 3000 that had been repainted and new rear tires installed. I didn't know much about tractors when I purchased it so I had a couple of lessons to learn about purchasing/maintaining a tractor! I could tell it was an industrial tractor because yellow paint could be seen in a few areas under the orange overcoat. The left side power steering cylinder had a welding bead at the rear end attachment point indicating that it had broken once before. The left side bucket cylinder is bent slightly causing a fluid leak however, it still operates fine. The only gauge that works is the oil pressure. As a result, the tractor overheated on me once or twice. I will fix this after I get the power steering issue resolved (the welded cylinder broke last time I used it which cost me two days to fix swapping out new and used parts). The tractor runs strong, PTO and 3 point hitch work great. I had to replace the hydraulic line nut where it exits the pump. Thanks to this forum I was able to fix the issue with minimal expense and trouble! Not sure if the $6500 I paid was a reasoable price but the tractor is doing everything I demand of it from a plowing perspective.
Pros: Plenty of power for my small farm, strong hydraulics, relatively easy to handle.
Cons: Abused when purchased. Due to the sheet metal being replaced it took me a while to determine the model.
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65 Ford 3000
Model Year: 1965
Added acres and needed a tractor to bush hog with.Got a good deal on this Ford and it seems to be doing a good job. Does not have power steering,but I like the tractor enough that I plan on buying an aftermarket system for it.
Pros: Nice size, diesel, price.
Cons: No power steering, no differential lock.
Model Year: 1965
Added acres and needed a tractor to bush hog with.Got a good deal on this Ford and it seems to be doing a good job. Does not have power steering,but I like the tractor enough that I plan on buying an aftermarket system for it.
Pros: Nice size, diesel, price.
Cons: No power steering, no differential lock.
1971 Ford 3000
Model Year: 1971
Bought a 1971 Ford 3000 3 cylinder diesel recently for property upkeep/ general work. Before buying, I had read reviews, pro and con, from several sources regarding this model. TractorByNet was one of the most helpful. Has a boom for lifting, 5' bush hog for clearing pasture and the use of a post hole digger for fence building, repair.
Pros: Diesel engine a fuel miser, tractor parts appear easy to find.
Cons: None yet.
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Model Year: 1971
Bought a 1971 Ford 3000 3 cylinder diesel recently for property upkeep/ general work. Before buying, I had read reviews, pro and con, from several sources regarding this model. TractorByNet was one of the most helpful. Has a boom for lifting, 5' bush hog for clearing pasture and the use of a post hole digger for fence building, repair.
Pros: Diesel engine a fuel miser, tractor parts appear easy to find.
Cons: None yet.
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3000 Ford
Model Year: 1973
This tractor had been in the family since new my oldest brother bought it to skid logs and when he bought a log skidder. He sold it to my younger brother who used it to bush hog in the hills and plant feed plots when he sold his hunting spot he sold it to me. I have repainted it repaired the brakes and fixed the oil leaks. It is a diesel, has power steering and a two stage clutch which makes it perfect for bush hogging especially since it has true live hydraulics which means that unlike some of the Masseys the lift works all the time the engine is running not just when the PTO is engaged. This tractor is very easy on fuel even pulling a heavy duty six foot bush hog (286) it has plenty of power even to pull a three bottom plow.
Pros: Power, fuel economy, power steering and differental lock.
Cons: Brakes are good but they would be better if they ran in oil like the later models.
Model Year: 1973
This tractor had been in the family since new my oldest brother bought it to skid logs and when he bought a log skidder. He sold it to my younger brother who used it to bush hog in the hills and plant feed plots when he sold his hunting spot he sold it to me. I have repainted it repaired the brakes and fixed the oil leaks. It is a diesel, has power steering and a two stage clutch which makes it perfect for bush hogging especially since it has true live hydraulics which means that unlike some of the Masseys the lift works all the time the engine is running not just when the PTO is engaged. This tractor is very easy on fuel even pulling a heavy duty six foot bush hog (286) it has plenty of power even to pull a three bottom plow.
Pros: Power, fuel economy, power steering and differental lock.
Cons: Brakes are good but they would be better if they ran in oil like the later models.
Ford 3000 tractor
Model Year: 1971
I would recommend anyone interested in buying a tractor to consider purchasing a 2000, 3000. or a 4000 mdl. Ford tractors. They are great.
Pros: The Ford 3000 tractor is a tough piece of machinery. Been using it for 40 yrs. and haven't done a thing to it.
Cons: Well, considering if you have this type model with power steering or not - it makes a difference. Some didn't come standard with power steering.
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Model Year: 1971
I would recommend anyone interested in buying a tractor to consider purchasing a 2000, 3000. or a 4000 mdl. Ford tractors. They are great.
Pros: The Ford 3000 tractor is a tough piece of machinery. Been using it for 40 yrs. and haven't done a thing to it.
Cons: Well, considering if you have this type model with power steering or not - it makes a difference. Some didn't come standard with power steering.
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Ford 3000
Model Year: 0
My grandfather gave me his ford 3000 I'm looking for a little help. My plans are to use this tractor for hay season to cut with a 8' vicon cutter. I'm looking to rebuild the motor runs great. I just burns a lot of oil tractor is really in good condition been in a barn since it was new. And ad a power steering kit. Then I'm hoping I'll be ready.
Pros: Great.
Cons: Great.
Model Year: 0
My grandfather gave me his ford 3000 I'm looking for a little help. My plans are to use this tractor for hay season to cut with a 8' vicon cutter. I'm looking to rebuild the motor runs great. I just burns a lot of oil tractor is really in good condition been in a barn since it was new. And ad a power steering kit. Then I'm hoping I'll be ready.
Pros: Great.
Cons: Great.
Ford 3000 Diesel
Model Year: 1966
I bought the unit used in '85 and worked the heck out of it. The front end loader (allied), is junk. This tractor is so simple to work on - no bells and whistles. It has poor leaky fuel filter system. The steering shaft had been replaced once. It started spitting oil in '99 and had engine rebuilt in 2000. Good reliable tractor guy; $1200 and well worth it! this unit will run forever, and is a fuel miser!
Pros: Simple and reliable.
Cons: Loud and kind of awkward handling due to weight I'm guessing.
Model Year: 1966
I bought the unit used in '85 and worked the heck out of it. The front end loader (allied), is junk. This tractor is so simple to work on - no bells and whistles. It has poor leaky fuel filter system. The steering shaft had been replaced once. It started spitting oil in '99 and had engine rebuilt in 2000. Good reliable tractor guy; $1200 and well worth it! this unit will run forever, and is a fuel miser!
Pros: Simple and reliable.
Cons: Loud and kind of awkward handling due to weight I'm guessing.
Ford 3000
Model Year: 1969
I bought a Ford 3000 with a diesel engine seven years ago with a little over 6000 hours on it. It has an 8 speed trans, power steering (from factory), and live PTO with single clutch plate. Two years after I got it, the power steering column started leaking fluid and had to have that replaced. Recently, it started leaking oil from many different places and the PTO lever was hard to engage. After a very small fortune, I got it back from New Holland/Ford and it runs like new. It pulls a 6' bush hog just fine through grass as tall as the hood, and moderately thick. It also pulls a 2 bottom turning plow without much trouble as well as a 6.5' double disc harrow. However, if the disc harrow sinks in as far as it will go into the ground, it bogs the motor down quite a bit at higher ground speeds. For plowing, the draft control is absolutely wonderful and almost takes the work out of plowing! The one thing I really don't like is the oil bath air filter. It works great for filtering the air, but is a pain to check and change every ten hours of use. Imagine trying to hold a bowl of oil to the bottom of a filter with one hand and trying to clamp it on with the other. Exactly as it is called "Oil Bath!" Over all it is a great tractor for 10-25 acres with plenty of power to do most tasks.
Pros: Draft control, power steering, 2.9L diesel engine, easy to work on!
Cons: Oil bath filte
Model Year: 1969
I bought a Ford 3000 with a diesel engine seven years ago with a little over 6000 hours on it. It has an 8 speed trans, power steering (from factory), and live PTO with single clutch plate. Two years after I got it, the power steering column started leaking fluid and had to have that replaced. Recently, it started leaking oil from many different places and the PTO lever was hard to engage. After a very small fortune, I got it back from New Holland/Ford and it runs like new. It pulls a 6' bush hog just fine through grass as tall as the hood, and moderately thick. It also pulls a 2 bottom turning plow without much trouble as well as a 6.5' double disc harrow. However, if the disc harrow sinks in as far as it will go into the ground, it bogs the motor down quite a bit at higher ground speeds. For plowing, the draft control is absolutely wonderful and almost takes the work out of plowing! The one thing I really don't like is the oil bath air filter. It works great for filtering the air, but is a pain to check and change every ten hours of use. Imagine trying to hold a bowl of oil to the bottom of a filter with one hand and trying to clamp it on with the other. Exactly as it is called "Oil Bath!" Over all it is a great tractor for 10-25 acres with plenty of power to do most tasks.
Pros: Draft control, power steering, 2.9L diesel engine, easy to work on!
Cons: Oil bath filte
Ford 3000
Model Year: 1967
I bought a very used Ford 3000 with gas engine and 4 spd transmission a few years ago and so far have had a very good experience with it. This is the first tractor I have personally owned, so being somewhat of a beginner I was impressed with the ease of operation. It's very easy to find parts for this machine even though she is over 40 years old. I had a tree branch rupture the radiator while I was doing some bush hogging. Probably my fault but a little more protection would be nice. I have since added a brush guard and that has helped. Otherwise I have done routine maintenance and it runs and operates as I would expect it to.
Pros: fuel consumption, ease of operation,
Cons: 4 spd trans, manual steering, cold weather starting
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Model Year: 1967
I bought a very used Ford 3000 with gas engine and 4 spd transmission a few years ago and so far have had a very good experience with it. This is the first tractor I have personally owned, so being somewhat of a beginner I was impressed with the ease of operation. It's very easy to find parts for this machine even though she is over 40 years old. I had a tree branch rupture the radiator while I was doing some bush hogging. Probably my fault but a little more protection would be nice. I have since added a brush guard and that has helped. Otherwise I have done routine maintenance and it runs and operates as I would expect it to.
Pros: fuel consumption, ease of operation,
Cons: 4 spd trans, manual steering, cold weather starting
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