Ford FORD4000 4.50 star(s) (25)

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Ford FORD4000 Discussions (400)

Here are the most recent FORD4000 topics from our community.
  1. kuschneider

    My new Ford 4000

    Here is a 1963 Ford 4000 S-o-S. My buddy and I are getting this from a co-worker of his in exchange for some labor around her place, and possibly a little cash. We were at $650 for the tractor...
  2. N

    Ford 4000 pouring diesel (I think) from a strange place...

    Hello All I am new to this forum, but hope there is a guru out there who might be able to help me. I am desperate, this tractor is the lifeblood of our nursery for loading trees and moving...
  3. G

    1972 ford 4000 3 cylinder diesel cav pump problem

    I have a 1972 ford 4000 it sat for several years the motor was seized up got her freed up put new injectors bled the system she fired up and i ran it for a bit ....shut it off for a few minutes...
  4. B

    Ford 4000 won稚 crank after use without sitting a day

    Ive noticed the last year or so if my Ford 4000, gas , turns off after Its been run a few minutes , it wont crank again without sitting over night. Most of the time this happens is after 30min or...
  5. N

    FORD 4000 Not Charging

    A friends Ford 1966 4000(actually a 4101 model) has the charging system warning lamp on and a voltage check at the battery shows 12.5 volts at 1500 RPM-obviously not charging. I'm hoping someone...
  6. hatch789

    My new Ford 4000! -First time Tractor Owner

    Hi Guys, I just purchased a Ford 4000 Tractor with front end loader and backhoe. I was told it was a ford 4000 with the original engine. The guy said it's yellow because it was an industrial...
  7. 2006gmcdmax

    Ford 4000 restore

    The day I brought her home All sandblasted up new frontt end bearings bushings and all Of course the step was smashed
  8. S

    Another Ford 4000

    I have been off and on looking for a reasonably priced tractor for the last year or two. Need something to bush hog and general property maintenance. So ... I found a Ford 4000 diesel that looks...
  9. E

    getting ready to buy a ford 4000

    It is either a 67-68 model 3cyl diesel 8-2 tranny...seems to be in good shape except for the rear axle seals are both leaking and all the hydrualic fuild has leaked out but the guy I'm buying it...
  10. D

    1967 Ford 4000 (saved from scrapyard)

    Hi, I keep finding myself on this forum while doing google searches on tractors and farm implements. So I figured now was the time to join. While at an estate sale The very nice widow mentioned...
  11. bobsphotos

    Buying Advice 1972 FORD 4000

    Hello, I am looking to buy a second tractor to use just with my Salsco chipper and I have found a "72" Ford 4000 for sale at a local tractor dealer in an "as is" condition. It is a diesel and...
  12. funny farmer

    Ford 4000 boiling over.

    I have a Ford 4000, 1968ish model, 3 cylinder, gas engine. I've had this problem for a few years now, but it seems to be getting worse every summer. She get's hot, so hot that it will boil the...
  13. M

    Need help with Ford 4000 diesel - no fuel flow

    This is an old Ford, around 68 I think. 201 Diesel. Ran very well when I bought it, and has been nearly trouble free. Had a leaking O ring on top of the injector pump, and fixed it successfully...
  14. Tower

    Oil & Fuel Newbie with a '65 Ford 4000

    Picked up a '65 Ford 4000 a few weeks back that I plan to use to routinely bush hog 20 or so acres of my land and pay back the neighbor for years of loaning his Ford 601 out for so long and help...
  15. J

    Is Ford 4000 strong enough?

    A dealer recommended that I not put a front end loader on a Ford 4000 because he said the front end of the 4000 was too weak - that it would work well for a while, but that enventually the load...
  16. D

    1973 Ford 4000 Voltage Regulator Issue

    We noticed recently that the battery light on the dash started coming on periodically. After doing some reading we came across a recommended test for the regulator. The test stated that peak...
  17. H

    Ford 4000 install of remotes

    hey i was wondering if anyone had any ideas of the best way to install a hydraulic remote on my tractor. It is a 68 ford 4000 and it has the selector valve at the moment which is useless really...
  18. cletus99

    Ford 4000 How to check Hydraulic Fluid?

    I have a 1963 Ford 4000 diesel and it got stuck in reverse over the weekend. I took the shift lever plate off to see if I could figure out how to get it unstuck. It's happened before and I have...
  19. 2006gmcdmax

    3 cly ford 4000 tranny leak?

    My 4000 ford has a steady drip from the hole in bottom of the bell housing. It's not motor oil but hydro fluid or thats how it smells atleast. Could it be the Input shaft seal on the tranny or...
  20. S

    1963 Ford 4000 fuel system parts questions

    Hello folks..just acquired a '63 ford 4000 with earlier hood, carb, air cleaner..etc ..was wondering how I go about getting it back to specs? Meaning the fuel line is a 1/4 routed through a...
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User Reviews (25)

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5.00 star(s)
lewbest

FORD4000 Ford
Ford 4000 diesel
Model Year: 0

I've had this tractor (bought used) about 5 years; it's been very dependable, plenty of power for my needs & just sips fuel.

Pros: power
Cons: only one external hyd circuit (although I've never needed 2 so far).

4.00 star(s)
zlovelady

FORD4000 Ford
Ford 4000
Model Year: 1971

I bought this tractor in April of 09 and have not regretted a single day. I have a total of 320acres that I manage for wildlife and I have had larger tractors and smaller tractors, I have to say for what I do this is the perfect tractor for what I do. Large enough to get work done efficiently yet small enough to get in and out of small food plots and its no problem to haul this tractor and a load of equipment with my 3/4 ton truck although it would be all a 1/2 ton could handle. I bought this tractor from a lot where all they do is take older tractors go through them fix any major mechanical problem maybe spray a coat of paint on them and sell them. I have had some work done on the draft control and that cost approx. $300 but I knew there were some issues with it when I bought it and I used it for the whole summer last year just like it was and had the work done this previous winter. As far as HP make sure you pay attention to the engine before you buy there were a couple of different models and the engine is the key difference one has a 4cyl. diesel and the other is a 3cyl. diesel and it is rated at approx. 58HP while the 4cyl. is like a 42hp. I am not sure why they did this but I think the 4cyl. was built in England and 3cyl. was built in the states. I have the 3cyl. diesel. What I currently pull with this tractor: 6ft bush hog, 7ft 3point disc, 2Row 309 Corn Planter, 2 Row Cultivator, 8ft pull type Bush-n-Bog Disc(This is a full load for this tractor but an experienced operator can make it work), 4Row No-Till Drill, 2 Pan Bottom Plow, 2 Pan Disc Breaker, I do also some other small thing i.e. box blade etc..

Pros: Best Bang for the Buck and Parts are still easily found and reasonably priced
Cons: None other than the fact it is an older tractor **** Requires a bit more maint.

4.00 star(s)
FarmBob

FORD4000 Ford
Old Ford 4000 3 cylinder diesel
Model Year: 1975

I was real lucky. I bought this tractor just days after a complete engine rebuild.

Pros: Strong tractor.
Cons: My clutch leg gets tired.

5.00 star(s)
FarmBob

FORD4000 Ford
Ford 4000 review
Model Year: 1975

It starts and every thing works every time I get on it. I had to replace the water pump about 4 months ago, not a bad job at all.

Pros: Every thing about it.
Cons: It's kind of loud.

4.00 star(s)
Michael Brown

FORD4000 Ford
Ford 4000 Bush Hog Loader
Model Year: 1974

Pleased with tractor. There where issues to begin with but it was from improper maintenance of previous owner. Wiring harness held up with string panties in fuel tank, ect.

Pros: Strong.
Cons: Have to watch temp.

5.00 star(s)
Papasmith

FORD4000 Ford
An example of how a tractor should be built.
Model Year: 1964

I bought this tractor with a FEL for only $3000.00 back in 1992. I bushhogged and cleaned up with it mostly and cut down saplings that actually raised up the front end a little when I ran over them. I mean I was abusive with this tractor and it ran on with no complaints. Before I sold it a few years back, it was beginning to smoke just a little. However, I estimated that it had to have a least 3600 hard hours on it. The hour meter was broke when I bought it at 2900 hours so this is just an estimate and, probably a conservative one at that. This was one great tractor that was small enough to get in tight areas but large enough to do some serious work.

Pros: A durable, dependable, and strong tractor - and they look good too when they are fixed up. I wish Ford still made tractors and made them with quality of this one. Good work Ford.
Cons: Today, if you were to buy one, you might have some trouble getting parts due to age. I would research that before purchase.

5.00 star(s)
jscott1701

FORD4000 Ford
Best Old Tractor
Model Year: 1970

I purchased a 1070 Ford 4000 in 2001. A small contractor had it and a tree had fallen on it so it had no fenders and a large dent right behind the gauge cluster. It was the best 4500$ I ever spent. I split the tractor 3 yr later and rebuilt the engine myself. I always wanted to do that. I fixed all the things that had been neglected on this tractor, I added a front loader and now wonder how I ever got anything done without it. I burn wood for heat and with out this tractor I would have double the work. I don't see many of these at the tractor shows because they are all still working on the farm.

Pros: Big enough to do the work I need; Small enough to trailer it somewhere else if needed.
Cons: Shifting; Those now hydraulic transmissions are nice.

5.00 star(s)
Richard Carrier

FORD4000 Ford
Ford 4000 Diesel
Model Year: 1970

Good solid US built utility tractor that I use for about everything. Maintenance is easy and straight forward. Has what I think is called a 'distributor' type fuel pump which you'll probably only run out of fuel once. They don't bleed as easily as 'in-line' pumps do. If I had to get down to only one tractor, this would be it.

Pros: Size and versitility.
Cons: Fuel pump hard to bleed, fuel filter fine.

5.00 star(s)
Rdiel

FORD4000 Ford
Bought at Auction
Model Year: 1967

I bought this tractor at an area auction last fall. it has been a good tractor so far. I had to replace the PTO seal in the rear of the tractor due to a snap ring breaking off the PTO shaft and letting the shaft work its way out and get into the seal and tear it. Other than that, I like the tractor.

Pros: Dependabe and built very well.
Cons: For the age of the tractor, I can't really think of any..

3.00 star(s)
cowanbe

FORD4000 Ford
You Get What You Pay For
Model Year: 1966

Bought my used 4000 via private sale for under 4K CDN, dodgy tires, but it had a loader and remote and I needed something to run a 3pt hitch backhoe. It looked like it had been split, most wiring was disconnected, steering wheel was loose, etc., but the current owner didn't know why. It had good compression, started well, had a bit of a grinding noise in rear, but as I wasn't doing field work with no concern. Changed the oil and put some Lucas oil conditioner in it for the drive home 40+mins, no issues except it popped out of gear in high range on down hills, terrifying the first time in traffic, mercifully the brakes worked. Used it as is for a year without a problem, very slow hydraulics, as advertised, but the loader worked well. I drained and replaced the hyd oil (hy-trans) but it needed very little maintenance. Felt it was a keeper so I invested 2K+ on tires (18.9 28 rear and a good set of 8 ply 3 ribs on the front). This summer, I fired it up to boost a combine and the engine started to make a severe knock like a piston wasn't firing. Shut it down started it again same thing. Checked the injectors, all getting fuel, called my guy. Turns out a valve seat had popped out and I needed an engine job. I parked it until the winter and had our local tractor mechanic work on it as a winter project. Did a complete engine rebuild and found out that the clutch had been replaced (reason for tractor being split we assumed). Took the time to replace all the wiring myself (most had been fried, looks like a mouse behind the instrument cluster had chewed a wire and shorted it). As well, took the tin work off and repainted it. Too bad I hadn't the opportunity to repaint the loader, as it looked good until it went back on (bit of a dress on a donkey). At the end of the day my initial 3.5K investment, plus 2.5K for tires and 3K for the engine job plus all the bits and pieces I put on it makes it almost a 10K tractor, wondering if I shouldn't have spent 10K in the first place, but as my neighbor said, you know what you have now and you could have just as easily spent 10 and still had to do an engine job.

Pros: Reliability.
Cons: Slow hydraulics.

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