- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1964–1975
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 4000 (A) 6X/6Y specs: hp, weight, years
Ford ND 2.506 E or 2.512 E three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 51.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
51.2 hp
38.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4000”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 4,579 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,201 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 5.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4–18.6 mph
Ford 4000 (A) 6X/6Y specs: key facts
The Ford 4000 (A) 6X/6Y was built from 1964 to 1975.
The Ford 4000 (A) 6X/6Y has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 38.2 kW (51.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 4000 (A) 6X/6Y was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Ford 4000 (A) 6X/6Y has a Ford ND 2.506 E or 2.512 E engine, a 3-cylinder 3.29 L diesel unit.
The Ford 4000 (A) 6X/6Y weighs 2,077 kg (4,579 lb) unladen.
The Ford 4000 (A) 6X/6Y has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 4000 (A) 6X/6Y lifts 1,452 kg (3,201 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 4000 (A) 6X/6Y delivers 20.1 L/min (5.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4000”
How much horsepower does a 4000 (A) 6X/6Y have?
The only figure for the 4000 (A) 6X/6Y is 51.2 hp (38.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4000”
What engine is in a 4000 (A) 6X/6Y?
A 4000 (A) 6X/6Y has a Ford ND 2.506 E or 2.512 E, a 3-cylinder 3.29 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Ford ND 2.506 E or 2.512 E |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 200.7 ci · 3.29 L |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4000”
How much will a 4000 (A) 6X/6Y lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 4000 (A) 6X/6Y lifts 3,201 lb (1,452 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 5.3 gpm · 20.1 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,489 psi · 172 bar |
| Lift at ends | 3,201 lb · 1,452 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,811 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4000”
What transmission does a 4000 (A) 6X/6Y have?
Transmission specifications for the 4000 (A) 6X/6Y are below.
| Clutch | Dry Borg & Beck double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical recirculating ball steering with 4.8 turns |
| Top speed | 12.4–18.6 mph · 20–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4000”
How much does a 4000 (A) 6X/6Y weigh?
A 4000 (A) 6X/6Y weighs 4,579 lb (2,077 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,579 lb · 2,077 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 84.5 in · 2,146 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 138.6 in · 3,520 mm |
| Width | 60.0 in · 1,524 mm |
| Height | 91.0 in · 2,311 mm |
| Ground clearance | 17.3 in · 440 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 54.0–82.0 in · 1,372–2,083 mm |
| Rear track | 56.0–80.0 in · 1,422–2,032 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.7 ft · 3.25 mtwo-wheel-drive version |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4000”
What oil does a 4000 (A) 6X/6Y take, and how much?
A 4000 (A) 6X/6Y engine takes 6.0 qt (5.65 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.0 qt · 5.65 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4000” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 12.3 qt · 11.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4000” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 28.0 qt · 26.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4000” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 13.9 qt · 13.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4000” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 4000 (A) 6X/6Y?
Within 10% of its 51.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- SOMECA 615 (DT)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1968Side by side with the 4000 (A) 6X/6Y →
- Fiat 550 (DT)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1978Side by side with the 4000 (A) 6X/6Y →
- Fordson County Super IV51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1960–1964Side by side with the 4000 (A) 6X/6Y →
- International Harvester 54451.2 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1973Side by side with the 4000 (A) 6X/6Y →
- International Harvester Farmall 54451.2 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1973Side by side with the 4000 (A) 6X/6Y →
- Landini R-5000 Special (TL 14 N/A)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1974Side by side with the 4000 (A) 6X/6Y →
Common questions about the Ford 4000 (A) 6X/6Y
Is a 4000 (A) 6X/6Y two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 4000 (A) 6X/6Y was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 4000 (A) 6X/6Y have?
A 4000 (A) 6X/6Y has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4000”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 4000 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-82678 · revision 956544. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document