65 Ford 2000 3 Cylinder

[sparc]

Darn the bad luck, I wanted a 65.

 

[Soundguy]

no ya don't.

yer machine just got 10ys newer.. / less wear...

 

[sparc]

no ya don't.

yer machine just got 10ys newer.. / less wear...

I know, I was kidding.

How wide of a finish mower can I use? Is a 60" max or can I use a 72" ?

 

[Soundguy]

72 for sure. an 8n will run a 72... ( finish mower ). that 2000 will swing a 72 rough cutter too.

 

[sparc]

Good to know as far as mower sizes.

I stopped by the not so local (next county over) NH dealer and they told me just about any part can be had no problem. Also spied a 1710 diesel that is in great shape and low hours. I've made my purchase and the 1710 is almost double what I paid for the 2000 so I don't feel bad. But maybe I'll trade up later on if its still sitting there, who knows.

So once I get a look at it this weekend I'll make a list and get an order in with them so I can start fixing her up.

Thanks everyone for your help. And I can't believe I misread the date. I had actually printed out that page on IDing old Fords here:

FORD CODES and SERIAL NUMBERS

On that page they list a production number starting with a 5 as 1965, they don't even have a year code for 1975 shown on that page. What happened in 1975?

 

[Soundguy]

you can buy more parts for that 2000 than that 1710

 

[LD1]

On that page they list a production number starting with a 5 as 1965, they don't even have a year code for 1975 shown on that page. What happened in 1975?

I am not positive, but I believe the 1975 is a 5 also. But you have to rely on the model # and serial number to know weather it is a 65 or 75. IE, model beginning with a # and date code with a 5 would be a 1965. Model # beginning with a letter and date code 5 would be 1975.

 

[Soundguy]

yep.. 75 is a 5 as well..

 

[crankshaft21]

In 1975, Ford changed the numbers on these tractors. The 2000 became 2600, the 3000 became 3600 and the 4000 became 4600 and so. I had a 2600 , 1979 model and it was a great tractor. The tractor is rated at about 32 engine horse power. It will run a 72 inch finish mover, but a 72 inch bush hog is a little to much in heavy stuff. I ran a 5 foot and ran good in heavy stuff.

 

[whodat526]

In 1975, Ford changed the numbers on these tractors. The 2000 became 2600, the 3000 became 3600 and the 4000 became 4600 and so. I had a 2600 , 1979 model and it was a great tractor. The tractor is rated at about 32 engine horse power. It will run a 72 inch finish mover, but a 72 inch bush hog is a little to much in heavy stuff. I ran a 5 foot and ran good in heavy stuff.

no they didn't change the numbers until 1976 and it is 32 pto horse power