Ford 5000
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| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1965 |
| Model discontinued | 1976 |
| Model status | Discontinued Discontinued |
| No. produced | {{{productionno}}} |
| Preceded by | Fordson Major |
| Superseded by | Ford 5600 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | Ford engines |
| Engine model | Ford ? Upgraded from sn ? |
| Power hp | 65 hp |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 233/264 cu inches (3.8/4.2 litre) |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore in (mm) | 4.2/4.4 inches (107/112 mm) |
| Stroke in (mm) | 4.2 inches (107 mm) |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | Manual 2 range or Select-O-Speed ( |
| Clutch | Dry Clutch or ? |
| Gearbox make | Ford |
| Forward | 8 or 10 (S-o-S) |
| Reverse | 2 or 2 |
| Drive | 2-WD |
| General Data | |
| Fuel type | Diesel UK Gasoline US |
| Linkage Category | Cat I, Cat II |
| P.T.O rpm | {{{pto_speed}}} |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | 6.0 x 16 or 7.5 x 16 Option |
| Rear | 12.4 x 38 or 16.9 x 30 |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 142 inches (3600 mm) |
| Width (inches/meters) | 69 inches (1720 mm |
| 86 inches (2200 mm) (exhaust) | |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | from 5800 lb |
| Turning circle (nominal) inches/meters | 12' 3" (3600 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 88 inches (2220 mm) |
| Cab Details | |
| Cab Make | Ford |
| Type of Cab | Safety |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Basildon. Essex UK |
| Nebraska Test No. | 879, 880 (S-O-S) - Diesel, 932, 933 (S-O-S) - Gasoline, 996 997, 998, 1000 (Mk II) Diesel/Gasoline. |
| Approximate Cost new in (year) | ? |
| Notes | Uprated Engine from 68 & Cosmetic changes (6X / 6Y) |
- For earlier Ford 5000 Major sold in USA
- See also: Ford 5000 Major
The Ford 5000 tractor and the Ford 5000 Skid Unit were popular with builders of specialist machinery, and specialist application converters. Itwas part of the new 1000 series introduced from the new Basildon Ford Tractor plant in 1965.
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[edit] Ford 5000 History
For company history see
- Main article: Ford
The Ford 500 was one of the New Ford models introduced from the new Ford tractor factory at Basildon in Essex, in 1965.
[edit] Timeline
- In ?
[edit] Ford 5000 Specification
See Infobox for basic details
- Engine - Ford 4 cylinder - Diesel UK & Gasoline (US & export)
- Gear Box - Ford Maunual or Select-O-Matic version
- Wheels -
- Cab - Optional Safety frame Cab with solid sides or Weather protection canvas.
[edit] Variations and Options
- Optional engine types
- Optional std Manual or the new Select-O-Speed semi auto box (was troublesome and a lot replaced under warranty)
- Cabless or Saftey frame or Basic Cab depending on markets
[edit] Factory locations
Built at the new Ford Tractor factory in Basildon, Essex UK
[edit] Serial Numbers Information
| Year | Serial run | Number Built | Notes (Total built Unknown ?). |
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| 1965 | First built | ||
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| 1968 | Up dated version | ||
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| 1976 | Last built No. | ||
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[edit] Converters & Specialist Tractor Builders
- Doe - Used in the late model Doe Triple D Model D130
- Muir-Hill - used for ? model
- Northrop - Used in the Northrop 5004 series of tractors
- J J Thomas - Used 2nd hand Select-O-Matic models to build high hp models mainly for export.
- Roadless - Built 4-wd models based on this and many other ford models.
[edit] Preservation
No information on any of these tractors in preservation is available.
- (Do you know of any examples to list ?
| Reg No. (if known) | Serial No. | Build-Date | Engine-Type/Make | Owner (if known) | Photo | Were seen/Featured in | Other info |
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| reg no. | sn unknown | 19? | ? | Owner ? |  |150px]]
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| Reg no. | S/n unknown | 19? | ? | Owner ? | |150px]]
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[edit] Gallery
[edit] See also
- Collection related info
- Shows and Meets - events featuring tractors and other machinery
- Ford and Fordson Association
- Clubs Listing - List of clubs including various tractor marques
- Collections - list of private collections with tractors (add yours)
- Museums - includes museums featuring tractors (please add missing ones)
[edit] References / Sources
- Please supply some relevant references or sources for information for verification of data.
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[edit] References
- Tractor & Machinery Magazine
- Ford Tractor Conversions by Stuart Gibbard
- The Roadless story by Stuart Gibbard
[edit] External Links
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