Hi, came across TractorByNet and was hoping somebody had some positive feedback on a ford 6000, not sure if its a commander or just a 6000. I really enjoy older tractors and was wondering if it would be worth fixing up a bit and using or is it not a useful tractor to have around ? Thanks for any info on it. Milehikid
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I moved your thread to the Ford Vintage Tractors Forum.
I moved your thread to the Ford Vintage Tractors Forum.
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well.. the 6000 is a bit of a red headed step child for ford. it used alot of parts that other fords didn't.
power wise, mostly, a 5000 would do just about everything a 6000 would do.. or if not.. i'd get a 7000. it came ONLY with the sos tranny.. they had some quirks.. mostly were worked out by 65.. but you still see some nagging issues especially if maintenance was not kept up. there was also a field service campaign to work on them.. etc.
they had a nitrogen charged accumulator at the 3pt, so even with engine off, you had some limited 3pt capabilities. this could be neat.. could be dangerous too.
If you want a bit of a rarity for a ford to fix up, especially for parades, a 6000 sure falls into that ticket. if you could find a good running one that drove on the cheap, then i wouldn't be afraid to step into one, know if it did have an issue, that it might be expensive yard art till I found parts to fix it.
Some times you see guys selling a complete runner and a spare parter or two as a package. not a bad deal if you can swing it.. etc.
any specifics you were looking to ask.. or just general musings?
if you just want a tractor to use and work and walk out, start up, and drive away etc.. I may not choose a ford 6000.. again.. as a tinker project, or limited use / play/ hobyy farm and parade stuff, and / or it's way cheap.. then sure.. neat project.
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power wise, mostly, a 5000 would do just about everything a 6000 would do.. or if not.. i'd get a 7000. it came ONLY with the sos tranny.. they had some quirks.. mostly were worked out by 65.. but you still see some nagging issues especially if maintenance was not kept up. there was also a field service campaign to work on them.. etc.
they had a nitrogen charged accumulator at the 3pt, so even with engine off, you had some limited 3pt capabilities. this could be neat.. could be dangerous too.
If you want a bit of a rarity for a ford to fix up, especially for parades, a 6000 sure falls into that ticket. if you could find a good running one that drove on the cheap, then i wouldn't be afraid to step into one, know if it did have an issue, that it might be expensive yard art till I found parts to fix it.
Some times you see guys selling a complete runner and a spare parter or two as a package. not a bad deal if you can swing it.. etc.
any specifics you were looking to ask.. or just general musings?
if you just want a tractor to use and work and walk out, start up, and drive away etc.. I may not choose a ford 6000.. again.. as a tinker project, or limited use / play/ hobyy farm and parade stuff, and / or it's way cheap.. then sure.. neat project.
soundguy
Hey appreciate the reply Sound Guy, I was actually purchasing a 5500 international chisel plow and saw this tractor , asked the guy about it , he said the diesel motor had a slight knock in it but the tranny worked fine. Did'nt know anything about ford 6000's (it might be a commander), it looked somewhat clean and with my brother being a diesel mechanic I added $600 bucks to the bill and am now trying to find out a little about the 6000. have'nt brought it home yet and was wondering if it was worth bringing home after a few things I read about the select O speed tranny. I looked for a serial number today as I was in the area and coudn't seem to find it. (hoping it would be a 1965 or newer). Was just hoping to use it for mowing or drilling or light duty use. Thanks for the info any more advice would be greatly appreciated as I seem to have a fondness for older less liked tractors (possibly a sucker). milehikid.
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well.. it HAS to be a 65 or newer.
if the trans works ok, and you have a family member who is a diesel mechanic.. sounds ok, especially if you got it for real cheap.
sn is on trans bellhousing aft of the starter... at least it is on most fords of that era...
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if the trans works ok, and you have a family member who is a diesel mechanic.. sounds ok, especially if you got it for real cheap.
sn is on trans bellhousing aft of the starter... at least it is on most fords of that era...
soundguy
Thanks a bunch. Soundguy. I'm bringing it home tomorrow, so I guess I'm stuck with it ; have a friend who has one that they finally parked , claims they really liked it. And has offered parts if needed. Once again really appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge!!!!!!
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post back when you get it home and crack it open.
I'll be up front with ya, I'm more of a prior model man.. IE.. my tastes start tapering off at 65+ models.. though I've been dabblin with the 65-80 units for a few years now. If ya have questions on the 39-64 models , especially the 55-64, especially rowcrops I'm your man
some of the general ford stuff I'll be able to help you with.. but fellow member RickB and perhaps Whoddat will be very helpfull for the newer 65+ machines.
soundguy
I'll be up front with ya, I'm more of a prior model man.. IE.. my tastes start tapering off at 65+ models.. though I've been dabblin with the 65-80 units for a few years now. If ya have questions on the 39-64 models , especially the 55-64, especially rowcrops
I'm your man some of the general ford stuff I'll be able to help you with.. but fellow member RickB and perhaps Whoddat will be very helpfull for the newer 65+ machines.
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