Ford 2000.

[Charlie11c]

Hello, first time here at the forum. I'm looking into getting my first tractor. this site has helped a lot on research. I've located what is listed as a late model ford 2000. I was wondering if some of the ford experts here could tell me if this is a fair price, and If from what yo can see here in the pictures it looks like a good buy. I've never bought a tractor before. I'll be going to look at it around Wednesday. Any information y'all could suggest for me to ask the owner, and look for when inspecting the tracktor.

Ford 2 Tractor
Here is a link to the add.

Thanks

 

[Oldstuff]

I have a 1963 model 2000 and they are good tractors, but what are you planning to use it for?

Oldstuff

 

[sweettractors]

It is not a late model 2000. The later ones had completely different sheetmetal. Ken Sweet

 

[Charlie11c]

I have a 1963 model 2000 and they are good tractors, but what are you planning to use it for?

Oldstuff

Bush hogging, sickle bar, post hole auger, halling logs, dirt scoop, and scraper. Basically maintaining my 18 acres. I'd love to get something bigger or that was suited for a FEL, but from the research I've done these older models don't perform well with a FEL. The owner is willing to sell it for 3k. That's about my price range.

Thanks

 

[Charlie11c]

It is not a late model 2000. The later ones had completely different sheetmetal. Ken Sweet

Yeah seems it's more likely a early 60s model. Talked to the guy selling it on the phone and he's not sure what year it is. He's selling it for a buddy of his. My main concern is not buying a lemon. First tractor buying fears haha.

 

[Texasmark]

View attachment 500148Hello, first time here at the forum. I'm looking into getting my first tractor. this site has helped a lot on research. I've located what is listed as a late model ford 2000. I was wondering if some of the ford experts here could tell me if this is a fair price, and If from what yo can see here in the pictures it looks like a good buy. I've never bought a tractor before. I'll be going to look at it around Wednesday. Any information y'all could suggest for me to ask the owner, and look for when inspecting the tracktor.

Ford 2 Tractor
Here is a link to the add.

Thanks

RUN, DON'T WALK........AWAY!

Late model 2000s are 3 cyl, Starting in 1965 like my '65 3 cyl 3000 Diesel.

Not late model; 1963 +/- 2 years, 4 cyl, if gas worse. You can tell right off it's been neglected by the accumulation of crud on the front screen.....that screen with FORD on it is identical to my '63 2000 Diesel and covers the radiator.....which needs air across it (obviously) to cool the engine.

Being a utility owned unit you can bet that it got jump on and used when needed and sat otherwise. Unless strict records were kept and a person was assigned to the maintenance staff for the purpose of keeping equipment maintained you can bet it was hit or miss on servicing.

The price is over the upper limit for that tractor even if Diesel. A late model, say 1975 3 cylinder Diesel in good shape, 8 speed tranny, Live PTO, good rubber and tin, maybe power steering would carry that price.

 

[Shaneard]

That's about a $2,000 tractor.

 

[Charlie11c]

Thanks Texasmark, that's the advice I was looking for. I'll keep my search going. I'm sure if I find something else I'll put it in this thread for advise. Y'all are great.

 

[Oldstuff]

Around my area $2500 tops if it is mechanically good. The reason I asked about what you are going to use it for was since it does not have a hi/low axle it is not suitable for a tiller.

Oldstuff

 

[bspeedy]

I know we all have budgets, but I've never found a tractor in the 3 grand ballpark that I wanted to own.

Move your price range up to 4500-6 grand and you can find lots of good machines that might not even nickel and dime you to death. Tractors are like motorcycles - pay now or pay later. Parts are typically more expensive than buying a good machine in the first place.

I have a Ford 1700 4wd without loader that is probably worth 5 or 5500 (not for sale!) that would be much more enjoyable to work with than a clunker. If given a choice, I would pick a lower hp tractor with 4wd than a larger one with 2wd.

Good luck in the search.