Just a shoddy overview of my ford 2000. Definitely a great workhorse to consider if your looking for an all around solid little tractor. #farming #ford #tractors
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..
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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..
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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
If for sale I will take it!
I’ve got one, I love it!
I’ve got a 63 it’s a great tractor
How much horsepower does it have?
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.
What loader does it take?
The Ford 2000 could be fitted with a Ford 730 loader.