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In search of Ford 4000 details

Bruce Voss Join Date: Posts: 1

2001-06-13          29240

First, thanks to everyone out there who seems so willing to share their knowledge! I have learned alot but didn't find the info I am looking for on the board.I live in Minnesota on a small 11 acre hobby farm. I use a John Deere LT155 lawn mower for a yard that is about 1 1/2 acres. The remaining land is planted in fruit orchard trees and DNR native prairie grass restoration. I am looking at getting a compact tractor to remove snow. My driveway is about 900 feet long 8 feet wide gravel and is raised above the land surrounding it to provide good drainage. Using a loader and blade alone doesn't get the snow "away" from the road enough. I would like to get a good quality snow blower (new or used) thatwill "do the job". We average about 75 inches of snow each year. Once a year I need to bush hog the prairie grass (about 6-7 acres). I have been looking at an old Ford 4000 1960 ish model with a good loader on a lot. My question is, will this machine "do the job" for quality snow removal and bush hogging? I can't find the HP for this model. I figure 3 pt mounted blower is my only option.If anyone has had experience or knowlege with this tractor, your help would be appreciated. Also, alternative suggestion are welcomed! ThanksBruce

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In search of Ford 4000 details

BillMullens Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 649 Central West Virginia   Pics

2001-06-13          29251

Bruce, the Used Tractor Price Guide lists the 1963 Ford 4000 as having 41 PTO hp in diesel, weighing 3182 lbs; the gas version as 46 hp and 2987 lbs. In 1965, weight jumps to 4210 and 4450 for the gas and diesel versions, respectively; that year is also listed as the first for 3-cylinder engines. In 1969, weight and HP take another jump.

Sorry I have no experience with these tractors; just what the book says! Hope it helps.

Bill ....

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In search of Ford 4000 details

Bruce Voss Join Date: Posts: 1

2001-06-21          29507

Thank you for the help Bill!
Bruce ....

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In search of Ford 4000 details

Murf Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7249 Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada   Pics

2001-06-22          29519

Bruce, that machine is part of a very popular series of machines (3xxx and 4xxx)that Ford produced for decades, we have 3 members of that 'family' on our working farm, a 3600 with a zillion hours on it, a Ford backhoe (I think an early 555) which used a 3xxx as the basis, and a Ford forklift which is just a 3600 (gas) with a reverse facing operators station and a forklift mast where the 3 pth would be. These are (except the gas) very straight forward 3 or 4 cyl. diesels (the 3xxx were 3 jugs, the 4xxx were 4 cyl. engines) they are easy to fix or maintain, parts a VERY easy to get, and almost every farm mechanic (and farmer) is familiar with them. They are usually a good bargain because they are too small for most field work, but too large to be a replacement for a 'modern' compact. Best of luck. ....

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