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James Wilson 12-09-2012 19:15:47 24.179.11.55 Report to Moderator	Who all on this forum farm with Ford Tractor? I have only own Ford tractor two years. 1974 4000 AP an a 1980 3600. I cultivate with one row Internationals. I grow Sweet Potatoes in Al. [Reply]   [No Email]
steve wi 12-13-2012 18:40:10 173.245.142.194 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   YES one is a red & grey,the 2nd one is a blue and grey ,and the 3rd one is a commander. I do a some collecting but my major collection are Ford farm toys as I have about 300 of them. [Reply]  [No Email]
ford9000puller 12-14-2012 19:39:55 216.74.196.207 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to steve wi, 12-13-2012 18:40:10   We've got the same combo of 6000's you do. Do you have any pics? There is a video on youtube of our 61 plowing with a 118 plow under 1961 Ford 6000 Plowing. Next we hope to put the semi mounted 118 5 bottom on the red one and the 4 bottom on the blue one and get some pics and video. [Reply]  [No Email]
steve wi 12-13-2012 06:38:47 173.245.142.212 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   Hay & cow -calf operation. Have 8N,971,961,3-6000's,8600,9000,9600 & lt-80 lawn mower. [Reply]  [No Email]
showcrop 12-13-2012 11:38:33 75.67.231.80 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to steve wi, 12-13-2012 06:38:47   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see C'mon Steve, you can fess up to us. You have a Ford antique/Classic tractor operation with some cattle to justify collecting some very desirable old Fords. Are any of the 6000s original gray and red? How about some pics. [Reply]  [No Email]
kyhayman 12-12-2012 21:29:26 75.105.0.38 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   Nothing but Ford/NH in the tractor line. 5600, pair of 7600's, pair of 7610s one cab series II the other low profile series 2, and a TB110. Skid loaders, dozers, and backhoes in other flavors. Hay, cattle, horses in central Kentucky. [Reply]  [No Email]
W_B 12-12-2012 11:17:09 155.188.183.16 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to ErnieD, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   Small livestock farm here, use a 9N on a manure spreader and an 8N for everything else (mowing, back blade and rear dump bucket). Growing up we had a Fordson Dexta, a Commander 6000 diesel and an AC WD and Farmall Cub. [Reply]  [No Email]
Larry NCKS 12-12-2012 05:21:41 70.195.1.88 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   Well . . . I learned something new! I didn't know IH TAs were ever put in 9000s. Maybe the IH that the thing was robbed from had it replaced with a ford DP???? :lol: :roll: :lol: [Reply]  [No Email]
Paul in MN 12-12-2012 19:02:03 174.20.145.153 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to Larry NCKS, 12-12-2012 05:21:41   Larry, If it is my post below that you are refering to, I apologize for the error. I could not remember the name Ford gave to their power shift system. And I did look at the decals on the tractor yesterday, reminding myself that Ford's name for the power shift section is "Dual Power". As we have had more IH's with failed TAs, I could remember that term. The great thing about the Ford design is that it will hold the tractor back on a downhill, unlike the early TAs from IH. Secondly, the DP is a completely self contained unit located in the bell housing attached to the front of the tranny. So it can be removed for servicing without disassembling the tranny, very much unlike the TA located at the bottom of the tranny in the IH 3688. I had no intentions of suggesting that Ford used the IH TA. I have disassembled both, and they are vastly different, with most advantages (as I see it) going toward the Ford DP. Sorry I confused you. Paul in MN [Reply]  [No Email]
RodInNS 12-12-2012 06:22:52 216.118.158.123 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to Larry NCKS, 12-12-2012 05:21:41   I never heard that one before... but the 8/9000's lower link sensing IS IH's bending bar system, used under licence. Rod [Reply]  [No Email]
Larry NCKS 12-12-2012 08:50:18 70.195.1.88 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to RodInNS, 12-12-2012 06:22:52   I don't suppose that's all that crossed over. Isn't the front axle on the 2WD Genesis tractor an IH design too? [Reply]  [No Email]
RodInNS 12-12-2012 14:57:56 216.118.158.123 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to Larry NCKS, 12-12-2012 08:50:18   Not that I know of... I assumed that the 2WD axle would have been their own design. The supersteer was originally a Spicer/Dana. Rod [Reply]  [No Email]
Shetland Sheepdog 12-12-2012 05:25:45 72.71.219.61 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to Larry NCKS, 12-12-2012 05:21:41   :? BHNP comes to mind! :wink: :lol: [Reply]  [No Email]
parisspringstom 12-11-2012 21:05:26 67.223.202.33 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   I put up hay for a few old cows for myself and others. We use two 860s and an 850 ford to mow, rake , and bale. Rest of the year brush hog, bak loader, and garden chores. [Reply]  [No Email]
Brian Allen 12-11-2012 14:44:47 142.169.215.26 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   Cash cropping with Ford 3000, 4600, 555 TLB, LB2614 Kioti, & a HD7G Allis Chalmers crawler loader. I also have an E27N Fordson (not running) Brian [Reply]  [No Email]
Ford960Puller 12-11-2012 14:40:56 75.100.135.151 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   Pull with 2-960"s, Farm with 2-3500 loaders, 445 loader, 7000, 8600, TW-30, T8030 [Reply]  [No Email]
Chris in SK 12-11-2012 10:07:55 72.37.171.116 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   Ford 5000 and 8700, main tractor is a Case Magnum MFWD. Chris [Reply]  [No Email]
jr in nwmo 12-11-2012 01:17:36 173.184.203.52 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   we use 2 2000s a 73 and a 67 a 9n and a 9700 and a 3000 we bought new [Reply]  [No Email]
RossMN 12-10-2012 20:29:10 184.21.140.155 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   Mostly blue around here 07 T7060 for heavy tillage/loader work, 72 8000 for planting/hay/stalk chopping/load hauling 74 4000 SU and 55 950 for small jobs. Have a IH M and W-6 around for fun [Reply]  [No Email]
RossMN 12-10-2012 20:34:17 184.21.140.155 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to RossMN, 12-10-2012 20:29:10   the 8000 planting corn [Reply]  [No Email]
RossMN 12-10-2012 20:38:45 184.21.140.155 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to RossMN, 12-10-2012 20:34:17   my daughter and the 950 [Reply]  [No Email]
RodInNS 12-10-2012 19:46:36 216.118.158.123 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   All Ford... 860 (1956), 5100 (1966), 4000 AP (1974) 7710 (1985), 3930 (1991), TS90 (1998) and an LS170 skid loader (2001). All but the 5000 wer bought new... Rod [Reply]  [No Email]
ford9000puller 12-10-2012 19:31:45 216.74.196.207 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   We've got a turkey and cattle farm in central Missouri. We raise a little corn mainly just to play with our old equipment. My dad started working at the local ford dealer when he was a junior in high school in 66 until 88 when we started turkeys. Been ford all my life, here is a list of what we have 52 8n(needs resto grandpa bought in 54), 8n Flathead V8(show), Jubilee, Dexta, 861, 961 with 602 picker(just put picker on this week pictures coming), 971 Diesel, 981 Gold Demonstrator(Show), 2000 4cyl rowcrop sos, 61 6000, 63 6000, 67 6000 Commander Gas, 5200 sos puller, 8000, 9000, 9000 puller, 7700, TW10 with 773 loader, and a 7740. Also have a 550 backhoe. Also have some red implements 2 2 bottom plows, 3 bottom plow, 118 mounted red plow that was a 5 bottom somebody cut down to a 4, 118 red semi mounted 5 bottom (getting ready to put it behind the 61 6000). One row picker, the two row picker, 2 row planter, brush hog, post hole digger, field cultivator, and a pull type combine, and always looking for more. I think you could say we have an addiction but it is fun. [Reply]  [No Email]
crg1978 12-11-2012 16:14:18 75.120.38.152 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to ford9000puller, 12-10-2012 19:31:45   Ford9000 puller, I"d like to talk to you about your 9000 that you pull. I have a 9600 that I pull and was wondering if you would dicuss some of the things you"ve done to yours. Thanks, Chad cg2002@live.oom if you can email me your number or call me at 205-826-0316 [Reply]  [No Email]
Paul in MN 12-10-2012 18:23:11 174.20.145.153 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   I bought my first tractor (an 8N) in 1971, and learned a lot from it as it needed serious fixing and an o'haul. We hadn't bought our "country place" yet, but did soon thereafter. It became my main tractor for moving dirt, landscaping, post hole drilling, brush hoggin, snow plowing and every other task known. In the early 80's, I began renting land and making horse hay. The 8N was hooked to the sickle bar for the season, after which it earned its keep plowing snow for the neighbors. Soon, I felt the need for a heavier tractor for baling safety on the rented hills, and bought a badly beat-up 8000 (cheap!) from the Ford dealer. The Lucas electrical system was a bad joke, so it got rewired with a Delco SI 10 and became a reliable tractor. All of the cab glass had been busted by vandals while it was on the dealer lot. I had a friend who could cut safety glass. A paint job and 3 new tires made it look respectable. So now I was learning about the 401 6 cylinder diesel. A few years later I found a 9000 with papers that showed that it had just had the TA rebuild and listed other internal parts. In the spring tillage, I found the TA would not pull in low range with a 4 bottom plow. I took the receipt to the dealer who did the work and sought help in making it right. He said the customer never paid the bill, and they probably had mechanic lean rights on the tractor for over $5000. I left in a hurry without leaving my name and number. Then is when I learned to split a big tractor and pulled the TA out of the front of the tranny, and brought the unit to another Ford dealer to have it rebuilt. They did it right. Having seen how stout the tranny was, I easily accepted a deal on a TW 10, which has been our very best tractor. It has been absolutely trouble free in the 20 years we have owned it. My son's FIL insists that only red tractors will be on his farm. So due to wife pressure, son has bought a few red ones. They may have more row crop tillage HP, but they have been frequently broke down (TA gone out 2X). The cab on the 3688 is built for an octapus with 8 long arms to reach the shift, brake, and hydraulic levers. I hate driving that thing both on the road and in the field. Other son has a 4600 su, which we did an in frame o'haul on to make up for the work done by a PO who was an idiot. It is now a good tractor. Many Ford PUs and diesel PUs on this farm + 3 Dodges for comparison. That's my Ford story. We rent about 250 acres for hay production, but will probably lose 50 -75 acres this coming season to the developers and their dozers. Paul in MN [Reply]  [No Email]
Shetland Sheepdog 12-10-2012 17:35:11 72.71.219.61 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   I'm retired, but still do 15-20 acres of grass hay, and some firewood. I have an '82 5610, & Bro has a '73 5000 (in background) an '84 3910 & an '89 5610-II. [Reply]  [No Email]
Shetland Sheepdog 12-11-2012 06:23:48 72.71.219.61 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to Shetland Sheepdog, 12-10-2012 17:35:11   [quote="showcrop"](quoted from post at 23:10:55 12/10/12) Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see I was prolly about to fall down! :roll: :lol: The '82 5610 mostly stays at the farm in Hollis for haying and snow removal. The '84 3910 assists at the farm in Hollis for haying and at home in New Boston for firewood. The '89 5610-II mostly stays at home in New Boston for firewood and snow removal. The 3910 is also set up for snow removal with a loader or an 8' Fisher snow plow depending on need. [Reply]  [No Email]
showcrop 12-10-2012 19:10:55 75.67.231.80 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to Shetland Sheepdog, 12-10-2012 17:35:11   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Dave, you are moving so fast in the top pic that your left hand is a blur. Colin [Reply]  [No Email]
Ultradog MN 12-10-2012 17:14:30 184.100.109.75 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   Well, I don't qualify as a farmer per se. I live in the city on 3 lots and am down to two Fords here. A cobbled up 3000 and a 4000. Both 3 cyl. I do have 3 properties up in central MN where I put in deer plots and do a little brush hogging and some finish mowing. All together they only total about 34 acres though. I got started with a 2N that my father left me. After messing with old GMCs and Diamond Ts it was a natural progression to tractors and from Ns to more interesting models. Lucky I got started with a Ford cause if Dad had died with an Allis, Fergusen or Case which we had in the past I might have been a CaseOmatic fan today. [Reply]  [No Email]
TimPa 12-10-2012 12:46:41 98.21.17.178 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   53 ac christmas tree farm - '49 8n for mowing (60" massey ferguson bush hog) between the rows, '79 3600 w/501 sickle for rest of field. and a 19hp kioti w/fel for utility (oops - couldn't pass on it, had 58" rototiller). [Reply]  [No Email]
jbirnsch 12-10-2012 15:29:17 64.215.193.254 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to TimPa, 12-10-2012 12:46:41   We use a Ford 9000, 8700, and TW30 to crop 300 acres. The 8700 has been repainted in the spring of 2011. Below is a video of our Ford 9000 disking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj3_9vxo4Gk&feature=youtube_gdata_player Jason [Reply]  [No Email]
showcrop 12-10-2012 17:22:16 75.67.231.80 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to jbirnsch, 12-10-2012 15:29:17   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see jason, sharp looking 8700 and nice sounding 9000. [Reply]  [No Email]
Will Gumbert 12-10-2012 08:31:19 71.176.179.32 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   A farmer nearby here has 350 acre spread, grows corn, soybeans and hay, (also has some beef cattle) and does most of his work with old Fords. He has numerous 801's for haying and manure spreading and has a '63 4000 5 speed NF that he puts an enormous corn picker on (you can hardly see the tractor). Also uses a 5000 diesel RC. He loves the old Fords. He does have a large green tractor for some of the heavy work. -Will Ralph's place is in amongst some large Amish farms. They all seem to use Ford tractors, larger blue ones with cabs. Drive 'em around town like cars with the kids inside. There's a ice cream shop out there and in the summer the Amish drive in their Ford tractors with the kids, it's real cute. -Will This post was edited by Will Gumbert at 09:42:26 12/10/12. [Reply]  [No Email]
showcrop 12-10-2012 09:27:40 75.67.231.80 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to Will Gumbert, 12-10-2012 08:31:19   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see My cousin, like his father before him, farms with Fords. During transition years my Aunt and uncle would spend time in Florida while my cousin stayed and ran the farm. At that time an 860 was the "Big Horse" on the farm. My cousin bought a 5000 at auction while my uncle was away, and my uncle was very upset to see it there when he got back, it being such an unwarranted extravagance. I have a picture of my uncle sitting on it though, looking pleased, with the corn chopper behind it. With the 860, chopping corn was hour after hour, day after day,week after week, creeping along in first gear. The 5000 enabled them to get it done in half the time. [Reply]  [No Email]
ericlb 12-10-2012 08:12:35 72.173.192.59 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   for all around chores here and other places i use a jubilee, its usually enough to do the job if i dont hurry, its light enough that it doesnt play submarine in the mud like my bigger jd ,which will sink to its oil pan if it can, and the jubilee is easily hauled around behind one of my 1 tons if i can pick up a little cash mowing or blading or drilling post holes, only thing it needs is a loader for light duty work [Reply]  [No Email]
soundguy 12-10-2012 08:06:37 184.245.227.145 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   i only have a hobby farm.. but ford hp keeps it mowed, seeded, fertalized, drug, roads graded, hay moved, holes dug, heavy stuff lifted, disc'd and plowed.. etc. most of mine are 1955-64 models.. but have a few on either side of that.. [Reply]  [No Email]
ford farming 12-10-2012 06:45:34 98.17.4.29 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   we still farm with fords, ford 8870 mfwd, nh ford 8870, ford 8700 , ford 555 tlb , 2 ford 4000 sos and a 2n ford w/loader. also a ford sterling semi tractor, also 3 ford f250s, 2 ford f350s and 2 ford f150s. [Reply]  [No Email]
showcrop 12-10-2012 05:26:48 75.67.231.80 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   I produce hay for the local horse market. I mow with my 8240, rake with my 971, and bale with my 8240. I have a Kubota that I tedd with. I have a 960 and a 9000 that I pull transfer sled with on weekends, And a 901 trailer queen that never pulls anything. I also have an Oliver 70 that is in the middle of restoration. [Reply]  [No Email]
showcrop 12-10-2012 05:26:26 75.67.231.80 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   I produce hay for the local horse market. I mow with my 8240, rake with my 971, and bale with my 8240. I have a Kubota that I tedd with. I have a 960 and a 9000 that I pull transfer sled with on weekends, And a 901 trailer queen that never pulls anything. I also have an Oliver 70 that is in the middle of restoration. [Reply]  [No Email]
Will Gumbert 12-10-2012 06:21:51 71.176.179.32 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to showcrop, 12-10-2012 05:26:26   Wow, that's a really nice 961 (my favorite model)! Beautiful paint and nice to see original rest-o-ride seat and PA rims. BTW, what is the small silver clip on the rear axle housing above the left trumpet for? Mine is missing that. -Will [Reply]  [No Email]
Fordfarmer 12-10-2012 06:24:39 184.158.37.228 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to Will Gumbert, 12-10-2012 06:21:51   Trailer lights. I think that was an option. I've seen several pre-'65 Fords with these...but none that were functional. [Reply]  [No Email]
Will Gumbert 12-10-2012 06:56:57 71.176.179.32 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to Fordfarmer, 12-10-2012 06:24:39   I pulled out my Owners Manual and found this picture. Looks like a peg of some sort with a rubber cover, does the light mount on that? Not sure if it's the same thing. -Will [Reply]  [No Email]
Fordfarmer 12-10-2012 07:48:05 184.158.37.228 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to Will Gumbert, 12-10-2012 06:56:57   I think that's the clutch pedal. Just lines up with the light socket at the angle the picture was taken. [Reply]  [No Email]
showcrop 12-10-2012 07:20:31 75.67.231.80 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to Will Gumbert, 12-10-2012 06:56:57   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Will, Thanks for posting that picture. I never thought of looking there for answers to detail questions. The "peg" that you refer to is the clutch pedal in it's "up" position. My trailer light socket will be working soon, once I get another "correct" bullet connector. The picture shows the correct placement of the towing safety decal. I have one but didn't know exactly where to put it. For next year I plan to clean-up and paint the set of wheel weights that came with it as well as the front weight box. along with a few other little things that aren't done yet. [Reply]  [No Email]
Will Gumbert 12-10-2012 08:00:21 71.176.179.32 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to showcrop, 12-10-2012 07:20:31   Yes, I just realized the manual pictures show little details that are helpful. The original manuals have clearer photos than the copies, too. With the rear lights and front weight box (very valuable) you are really going to have a proper tractor! Always nice to see fine quality work and someone who cares about the little details. -Will [Reply]  [No Email]
cdmn 12-10-2012 07:13:46 66.228.249.73 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to Will Gumbert, 12-10-2012 06:56:57   That"s the clutch pedal in the background. [Reply]  [No Email]
oneofeach 12-10-2012 04:22:04 71.7.157.22 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   I am in the same racket growing potatoes and strawberries 2- 8n"s, jub, 600, 800, 2000, 5000, 9700, and a green and 2-red ones [Reply]  [No Email]
Larry NCKS 12-09-2012 23:51:45 70.197.194.115 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   My field tractors are Fords, but they're badged NH. 8670 & 8770 Genesis tractors. Of course, there are way too many old Fords hangin around. [Reply]  [No Email]
Fordfarmer 12-09-2012 21:27:36 184.158.37.228 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   Crop 345 acres, for feed for my dairy herd and cash crop. 5 Fords - Jubilee, 4600, 7000, 7600, and TW35. 6, if you count the basket case 5000 project. [Reply]  [No Email]
Jimmyjack 12-09-2012 20:06:54 216.105.208.69 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   I do if tree farming counts. I use two fords, a Kubota, and a Case IH. [Reply]  [No Email]
old 12-09-2012 19:52:00 209.86.226.27 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   I have fords but I also have a lot of other brands of tractors. To me no one brand can do it all and I would b lost with out having a few tractors around maybe I have 2 or 3 to many but hey I do not have to change out machines all the time [Reply]  [No Email]
Ford9600farmer 12-09-2012 19:41:00 50.41.137.188 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   i farm with fords. raise corn soybeans hay and small grains and raise and fatten beef and hogs. i farm with 2 8Ns,4600su, 4610, 6600, 5000 and 7000 row crop narrow fronts, 8210 4wd, and a 9600. also have a 545 loader tractor and a 4500 backhoe [Reply]  [No Email]
David G 12-09-2012 19:28:49 74.121.218.10 Report to Moderator	Re: Ford Farming in reply to James Wilson, 12-09-2012 19:15:47   We use my 6610 [Reply]  [No Email]