Had been a mechanic for a tractor company we never had any ford thousand (1000, 2000, 3000 etc) series come in for work, they are great tractors with very little issues ever..
I have a ‘66 2000 gas model with power steering and I love it. It was made to be fixed on the farm and I would not trade this for a modern plastic tractor that has so much electronics. It does what I need it to do
We bought a new Ford 2000, with the Selecto-speed transmission, in 1965 (I think it was) and used it for raking hay and buzzsawing stove wood at the ranch in Montana until 2000 when we sold the place. It was super reliable, had power steering that gave it a tight turning radios, an lots of choices to help find the perfect gear for the job at hand.
Dad had a 1966 4000 3 cyl gas with a split grille like yours. Power steering worked great. Pulled 3-14s, 10 ft disc, hauled big round bales. Good old tractors and yeah I think they look great too!
I bought a Ford 2000 almost 40 years ago. Its been a great machine. Mine has the front end loader. The power steering makes driving with a bucket load easy. It is very handy and helps with my fire wood collecting. Good Luck, Rick
You can add a power steering kit to the 2000 i have added several of those kits over the years it's easy and really helps on turning it. The square hood fords was probably one of the best tractor's ever built and there are still a lot of them on the farms today
On several small farm/homesteading forums over the years, I have seen novices ask what tractor they should get for their first tractor. Invariably a lot of people recommend an 8N. I always try to steer them away from the 8N to the 2000, 3000, the Oliver 550, or MF235. All of these were available with diesel engines, much more horsepower, power steering, and independent PTOs. For a similar price, you get a slightly bigger, but far superior tractor, in my opinion.
I believe mine was a 3000 or 4000. It plowed with a two bottom roll over, baled, and pulled a 1032 bale wagon. Was a little light for a loaded bale wagon but done it all. Used it 15 years and ran good when I sold it for a 100hp john deere
You can put a ball fitting on steering wheel similar to some forklifts. Alot easier & great for reversing. They have good hydrolic hose for tipping trailer/tools. Mine goes about 20mph which is faster than most that age 1966. 8 speed gear box. Built in Basildon, England.
8 speed transmission for a certainty. Diesels are pretty thrifty and lots of torque. Power Steering is a nice feature to have. Neighbor bought a 72 3000 gas 8 speed, Power Steering, Diff lock, single spool hydralic. Gave $2915 for it new. Came with Firestone 23° on the rear. He still has it, still uses it to pull a Haybine on the smaller fields. Never overhauled, had 1 set of brakes on it. Hour meter quit long ago. He first got it, it plowed, planted, cultivated, all haying. He still has the 75 7000 Row Crop he bought new as well, still pulls a sprayer. It was the main tillage tractor for many years. Same story, no major issue ever and still on the factory build.
Neutral safety switch is not necessary for me. I grew up on a farm and have 2 antique tractors now and I never start a tractor with the clutch engaged. If you push the clutch in it is much easier on the starter and battery, especially in the winter, because the starter does not have to turnover any gears in stiff oil. Plus the safety feature. I always check for neutral also.
i am a newbee who has 5 acres of land I want to work. I am looking at getting this tractor. Just bought the shop manuals for it. Is there any particular years or options that you would recommend? how are parts availability and cost? thanks. Any weak points on them I should look for when buying? Also what is a good price? thanks
@@narcissistinjurygiver2932 would not worry about the years, all later models are same. Parts availability is good, you can buy rebuild kits online, most machine shops have seen these industrial fords before as well, and the new Holland dealers have been good around me for having parts in stock of getting them ordered in quickly. Prices are reasonable for a diesel, filters and such are the same price as most other tractors. Not much that can go wrong on these, very simple. When you go to view one of these you want to see it cold if possible, not started prior. They are usually a very easy starting tractor and don’t need starting fluid. But When they’re worn out you can crank and crank and then they’ll fire eventually and usually start easy all day once warmed up. Price wise, look at the condition of the tractor and the amount of hours it has. It’s going to be different depending on where you are. Look at the market value and assess the one you want. This one we paid 8,000 CAD and at the time it was at the high end of what they sold for, but it is a nicer one. Diesel models will always sell for more. Hope this can help, if you still have any questions feel free to ask.
Had been a mechanic for a tractor company we never had any ford thousand (1000, 2000, 3000 etc) series come in for work, they are great tractors with very little issues ever..
I have a ‘66 2000 gas model with power steering and I love it. It was made to be fixed on the farm and I would not trade this for a modern plastic tractor that has so much electronics. It does what I need it to do
We bought a new Ford 2000, with the Selecto-speed transmission, in 1965 (I think it was) and used it for raking hay and buzzsawing stove wood at the ranch in Montana until 2000 when we sold the place. It was super reliable, had power steering that gave it a tight turning radios, an lots of choices to help find the perfect gear for the job at hand.
Thanks a ton I'm buying one for $800 as a army veteran and a first generation farmer I'm really excited to start with hay here in Tennessee.
Good luck, they’re great little tractors!
Dad had a 1966 4000 3 cyl gas with a split grille like yours. Power steering worked great. Pulled 3-14s, 10 ft disc, hauled big round bales. Good old tractors and yeah I think they look great too!
We had 5. Of the 4,000 tractors on our 5 farms. They worked great for just about every chore
I bought a Ford 2000 almost 40 years ago. Its been a great machine. Mine has the front end loader. The power steering makes driving with a bucket load easy. It is very handy and helps with my fire wood collecting. Good Luck, Rick
My neighbor has a gas 2000 he bought new in 1975, and it's still used it for mowing with a brush hog.
You can add a power steering kit to the 2000 i have added several of those kits over the years it's easy and really helps on turning it. The square hood fords was probably one of the best tractor's ever built and there are still a lot of them on the farms today
Damn good tractor, had one and farmed with it for 15 years. Mine was a Belgium built 3 cylinder gas.
SO used a 3,000 for some time before in the UK for some years and found it a great little tractor.
On several small farm/homesteading forums over the years, I have seen novices ask what tractor they should get for their first tractor. Invariably a lot of people recommend an 8N. I always try to steer them away from the 8N to the 2000, 3000, the Oliver 550, or MF235. All of these were available with diesel engines, much more horsepower, power steering, and independent PTOs. For a similar price, you get a slightly bigger, but far superior tractor, in my opinion.
I believe mine was a 3000 or 4000. It plowed with a two bottom roll over, baled, and pulled a 1032 bale wagon. Was a little light for a loaded bale wagon but done it all. Used it 15 years and ran good when I sold it for a 100hp john deere
You can put a ball fitting on steering wheel similar to some forklifts. Alot easier & great for reversing. They have good hydrolic hose for tipping trailer/tools. Mine goes about 20mph which is faster than most that age 1966. 8 speed gear box. Built in Basildon, England.
8 speed transmission for a certainty. Diesels are pretty thrifty and lots of torque. Power Steering is a nice feature to have. Neighbor bought a 72 3000 gas 8 speed, Power Steering, Diff lock, single spool hydralic. Gave $2915 for it new. Came with Firestone 23° on the rear. He still has it, still uses it to pull a Haybine on the smaller fields. Never overhauled, had 1 set of brakes on it. Hour meter quit long ago. He first got it, it plowed, planted, cultivated, all haying. He still has the 75 7000 Row Crop he bought new as well, still pulls a sprayer. It was the main tillage tractor for many years. Same story, no major issue ever and still on the factory build.
Thanks, I have been looking for a decent 2000 or 3000, but probably a gas model. Again, thanks for this video. It does help.
Why gas? Get diesel
Great little utility tractor runs forever
If for sale I will take it!
Neutral safety switch is not necessary for me. I grew up on a farm and have 2 antique tractors now and I never start a tractor with the clutch engaged. If you push the clutch in it is much easier on the starter and battery, especially in the winter, because the starter does not have to turnover any gears in stiff oil. Plus the safety feature. I always check for neutral also.
Great little tractor's that lasted... don't get select o magic gearbox...
I’ve got one, I love it!
I’ve got a 63 it’s a great tractor
i am a newbee who has 5 acres of land I want to work. I am looking at getting this tractor. Just bought the shop manuals for it. Is there any particular years or options that you would recommend? how are parts availability and cost? thanks. Any weak points on them I should look for when buying? Also what is a good price? thanks
@@narcissistinjurygiver2932 would not worry about the years, all later models are same. Parts availability is good, you can buy rebuild kits online, most machine shops have seen these industrial fords before as well, and the new Holland dealers have been good around me for having parts in stock of getting them ordered in quickly. Prices are reasonable for a diesel, filters and such are the same price as most other tractors. Not much that can go wrong on these, very simple. When you go to view one of these you want to see it cold if possible, not started prior. They are usually a very easy starting tractor and don’t need starting fluid. But When they’re worn out you can crank and crank and then they’ll fire eventually and usually start easy all day once warmed up. Price wise, look at the condition of the tractor and the amount of hours it has. It’s going to be different depending on where you are. Look at the market value and assess the one you want. This one we paid 8,000 CAD and at the time it was at the high end of what they sold for, but it is a nicer one. Diesel models will always sell for more. Hope this can help, if you still have any questions feel free to ask.
@@FiveSpeedGarage thank you. I am moving to TN so I will be looking for a diesel one.
Manual steering went out on mine. If I can't find someone to fix it...I'd sell her w/ attached loader.
What loader does it take?
The Ford 2000 could be fitted with a Ford 730 loader.
How much horsepower does it have?
According to TractorData the diesel is 44hp w/ 31hp on the pto. Weight is around 5,000lbs. I'm going to go look at a 64 2000 diesel this week.
Everything that was wrong with the Ford 2000 for the most part was made right with the 3000. Diesel over Gas everyday of the week.
They don't come any better.