Hi, I'm the new guy!

[86096]

Hi, I have just obtained a late 60's Ford 2000 3 ylinder diesel tractor. It came with a loader and a scraper blade. I runs beautifully and I can't wait to start driving it... I won't be able to pick it up for about a week. I own lots of boats (particularly with antique outboards), motorcycles, chainsaws and pretty well anything with a sparkplug but this is my first full size tractor. I'm pretty stoked! I hope that any problems I have (like how to actually drive a tractor... all those extra levers and pedals) can be solved here. All the very best! Horst

 

[murphy1244]

:welcome: We have a fantastic Ford Forum here.

 

[PhysAssist]

Hi, I have just obtained a late 60's Ford 2000 3 ylinder diesel tractor. It came with a loader and a scraper blade. I runs beautifully and I can't wait to start driving it... I won't be able to pick it up for about a week. I own lots of boats (particularly with antique outboards), motorcycles, chainsaws and pretty well anything with a sparkplug but this is my first full size tractor. I'm pretty stoked! I hope that any problems I have (like how to actually drive a tractor... all those extra levers and pedals) can be solved here. All the very best! Horst

Welcome Horst,

I'm your neighbor cross the big lake, eh?
Thomas

 

[mguitas]

:welcome:

 

[deerseeker001]

welcome from Wisconsin.

 

[stuckmotor]

Welcome. Take it slow and watch the loader bucket. It can easily scrape another vehicle. Don't ask me how I know.

 

[farmgirl19]

:welcome: from Texas!

 

[Daver1963]

Bucket can also hit trees, sheds, and depending on the slope of a hill will make one heck of a divit! Welcome.

 

[86096]

I have a sinking feeling that I will soon be a member of the 'loader bucket accident club'. I am a very mechanically inclined person, I can work on anything and I've never been afraid to get dirty... but I've never actually driven a tractor before. I've spent a good deal of my life in the country... more woods and lakes stuff so I'm a bit intimidated by all the levers, knobs and gizmo's... I will likely be around this site looking for some expert advice from you all. Thanks kindly for the warm welcome. I'll be posting pics once I get it home. Thanks again!! Horst

 

[creekbend]

Welcome aboard. It would be in your best interest to procure an Operator's Manual for your make and model. Best wishes.