I’ve got a 1963 model. Still running strong! It was my grandpas and was passed down to me. Been using it for years. This past summer I finally upgraded to the 12 volt system and repainted it.
The industrial models had fixed width front axles. They were heavy castings. They were bulkier. The industrial models also had decals indicating they were industrial models.
I’ve got a 62-64 Ford 4000 Industrial with Select-O-Speed and a 730 front end loader. The thing is a beast. I plan to add beet juice to the tires to help balance the loader. Mine also was yellow. Then an orange/yellow now it’s the same faded blue as yours. The one thing I learned while replacing the tie rod ends, is that Ford didn’t make tie rod ends, the engineer ordered them from a catalog. Mine were not available, but I found out that they are the same as a Case tractor I’ll bet many of the parts cross match to old Ford cars.
I have a 1964 Industrial 2000 with front end loader and hydraulic lines to run 3 point backhoe. Occasionally a pain in the neck because it just shut off and I'm going buggy sorting it out. I'll get it though. Great machine for wh a t we yes her for. 12v system all lights work
I have a 1967 Ford 2000 gas and I use it for heavy grading and logging. You said they can't do what a diesel does but it's the same horse power and with those low gears and the oddly strong hydraulics I can easily pick up large oak logs and pull them up hill for staging. My only real problem is the shifter likes to pop out of the sockets but I haven't had time to break the thing in half to replace them. So maybe next year.
How to get a tractor unstuck , cut two small logs put in front of each rear tire. Hook chain around one end, go threw rim two other side of log and wrap around log . Get on tractor and it will hop out of hole don't let it hit fenders👍
Yeah, that works after a fashion, but you better chain the front end of your tractor to another vehicle because the front end going to leap out of the ground. Think about it.
I watched a video from J and D productions. Not sure if it pertains to the Ford 2000, but said some of them came in red/grey combo and you could take it to Ford and they would paint it blue. I also purchased a 1964 Ford 2000. Replacing parts before we use it for food plots on the hunting land. I do gave a question about , where oil pressure line is connected to? Mine is missing
We just bought a ‘63 gas model. Nice looking tractor. But I feel like an idiot asking this question. Where do you put the oil in at? We’re used to Massey’s not this one.
Does anyone know how much motor oil it take. My dipstick seems to be hitting the bottom of the pan??? How long should the dipstick be. I put 5 quarts of oil but I don't know if that's right. Don't want to run it low or overfill any help will do thanks
We have an 8n. Been great nuut.. shes getting tired. Found a nice 2000 at a reasonable price. Problem. Outs has a front end loader (bucket) the 2000 doesnt. Anybody know if the mounting points will match up so we can swap the bucket from the 8n to the 2000?
Why the upgraded fan? You could plow all day, lugging in the heat of Summer and not overheat. If you have a heating issue, get the radiator cleaned and flush the engine, and replace the thermostat. I believe the 4000 used a 4 blade fan if you really wanted to go the easy route on the fan. These were simple, straight forward tractors. No they don't have all the neat features of the new ones but they do the work and you put your money in the bank with your name on the account, not the loan. The repair bills on these new ones far exceed what you can sell yours for. $3000 overhauls most every high wear item, paints it, a nice comfy seat and puts good name brand rubber all around.
Why wouldn't you? the three bladed fan does a good job, but it fell apart on me (one of blades broke off). At the time i could only come by the 5 blade fan (which is available for that tractor- aftermarket wise), and honestly the price wasn't that much difference to cry over. Although the 5 bladed fan does a much better job of cooling, seriously the best thing i did. Either way I've never had a overheating issue.
I’ve got a 1963 model. Still running strong! It was my grandpas and was passed down to me. Been using it for years. This past summer I finally upgraded to the 12 volt system and repainted it.
The industrial models had fixed width front axles. They were heavy castings. They were bulkier. The industrial models also had decals indicating they were industrial models.
i have the same 2000 we ran exast pipe down under just behind rear axel . never had a problem .
I’ve got a 62-64 Ford 4000 Industrial with Select-O-Speed and a 730 front end loader. The thing is a beast. I plan to add beet juice to the tires to help balance the loader.
Mine also was yellow. Then an orange/yellow now it’s the same faded blue as yours.
The one thing I learned while replacing the tie rod ends, is that Ford didn’t make tie rod ends, the engineer ordered them from a catalog. Mine were not available, but I found out that they are the same as a Case tractor
I’ll bet many of the parts cross match to old Ford cars.
Just bought one today has a very old front loader on it but still working fine also came with a 5 foot finishing mower I'm excited to put it to work
I have a 1964 Industrial 2000 with front end loader and hydraulic lines to run 3 point backhoe. Occasionally a pain in the neck because it just shut off and I'm going buggy sorting it out. I'll get it though. Great machine for wh a t we yes her for. 12v system all lights work
I have a 1967 Ford 2000 gas and I use it for heavy grading and logging. You said they can't do what a diesel does but it's the same horse power and with those low gears and the oddly strong hydraulics I can easily pick up large oak logs and pull them up hill for staging. My only real problem is the shifter likes to pop out of the sockets but I haven't had time to break the thing in half to replace them. So maybe next year.
Some of the tractors had the yellow paint, they were part of fleet the highway departments had for mowing road ditches.
How to get a tractor unstuck , cut two small logs put in front of each rear tire. Hook chain around one end, go threw rim two other side of log and wrap around log . Get on tractor and it will hop out of hole don't let it hit fenders👍
Yeah, that works after a fashion, but you better chain the front end of your tractor to another vehicle because the front end going to leap out of the ground. Think about it.
I watched a video from J and D productions. Not sure if it pertains to the Ford 2000, but said some of them came in red/grey combo and you could take it to Ford and they would paint it blue. I also purchased a 1964 Ford 2000. Replacing parts before we use it for food plots on the hunting land. I do gave a question about , where oil pressure line is connected to? Mine is missing
We just bought a ‘63 gas model. Nice looking tractor. But I feel like an idiot asking this question. Where do you put the oil in at? We’re used to Massey’s not this one.
If it was originally painted yellow, then it was an industrial model. Most bush hogs do come with the chain guard.
Does anyone know how much motor oil it take. My dipstick seems to be hitting the bottom of the pan??? How long should the dipstick be. I put 5 quarts of oil but I don't know if that's right. Don't want to run it low or overfill any help will do thanks
I just inherited one of these. No use for it, will sell it, sure wish I knew what it's worth. 70 yr old lady, no use for it. JLR.
Hi Clifford, can you use the same lubricant for the transmission, hydraulics and rear differential for these tractors? Thanks.
We have an 8n. Been great nuut.. shes getting tired.
Found a nice 2000 at a reasonable price.
Problem.
Outs has a front end loader (bucket) the 2000 doesnt.
Anybody know if the mounting points will match up so we can swap the bucket from the 8n to the 2000?
How do you go about Cleaning the air filter?
Hey where did you find the 5 blade fan?! Been looking to upgrade my ‘64 2000 because it runs a little hot when I mow with a 5’ brush hog
ebay
My Ford is a few years newer but is yellow. It is an industrial model.
Can you tell me how long the dip stick should be ? My Ford looks like yours but the dipstick seems like it hit the bottom of the pan .
you might want to get a headlight
Why the upgraded fan? You could plow all day, lugging in the heat of Summer and not overheat. If you have a heating issue, get the radiator cleaned and flush the engine, and replace the thermostat. I believe the 4000 used a 4 blade fan if you really wanted to go the easy route on the fan. These were simple, straight forward tractors. No they don't have all the neat features of the new ones but they do the work and you put your money in the bank with your name on the account, not the loan. The repair bills on these new ones far exceed what you can sell yours for. $3000 overhauls most every high wear item, paints it, a nice comfy seat and puts good name brand rubber all around.
Why wouldn't you? the three bladed fan does a good job, but it fell apart on me (one of blades broke off). At the time i could only come by the 5 blade fan (which is available for that tractor- aftermarket wise), and honestly the price wasn't that much difference to cry over. Although the 5 bladed fan does a much better job of cooling, seriously the best thing i did. Either way I've never had a overheating issue.
How do you remove the hood?
A lot of nut and bolts to remove and a helper to assist lifting it off
i have the diesel version
Bet it was a old country mowing tractor !!
Can you show how you wired the solenoid?