Ford 2000 Offset

daverd4

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Can any body help decode this new to me tractor? Never seen a Ford with this many numbers on it.
21111G
74596
6J28
Thanks
 
This is from John Smiths web site.

Decoding the 5 digit model numbers on 2000-4000 series tractors -

First number (1 digit)
2**** - 134 ci gasoline or 144 ci diesel engine
4**** - 172 ci gas, LP-gas or 172 ci diesel engine

Second number (1 digit)
*0*** - Industrial models produced prior to 1963
*1*** - Industrial and agricultural models produced after 1963

Third number (2 digits)
**10 * - Row crop
**11 * - Offset
**20 * - Utility-type w/adjustable front axle
**21 * - Orchard type w/ non-adjustable front axle
**30 * - Utility-type tractor w/non-adjustable front axle (light industrial)
**31 * - Low center of gravity (LCG tractor)
**40 * - Heavy duty industrial tractor w/sub frame **41 * - Heavy duty industrial tractor w/sub frame & cast grille Last number (1 digit) *1**0 - Four-speed w/o PTO *0**1 - Four-speed w/o PTO or hydraulics *1**1 - Four-speed w/PTO *0**2 - Four-speed w/hydraulics, w/o PTO *1**2 - Five-speed w/live PTO *0**3 - Four-speed w/hydraulics and PTO *0**4 - Select-O-Speed w/o hydraulics or PTO *1**4 - Select-O-Speed w/o PTO *0**5 - Select-O-Speed w/hydraulics and single-speed (540 rpm) PTO *0**6 - Select-O-Speed w/hydraulics, 540 and 1000 rpm PTO and ground-speed PTO *1**6 - Select-O-Speed w/two-speed (540 and 1000 rpm) independent PTO *1**7 - Select-O-Speed w/540 and 1000 rpm independent PTO and ground-speed PTO *0**9 - Five-speed w/live PTO Suffixes -1 - Tricycle with single front wheel -4 - High clearance with wide front -L - LP gas engine -D - Diesel engine Thousand Series tractor serial numbers - 1962 Serial number 1001 - 11947 1963 Serial number 11948 - 38930 1964 Serial number 38931 - up Part number identifiers cast into 134 and 172 engine blocks (lower right side) EAE 6015 - 134 1953-1957 EAF 6015 - 172 1953-1957 310905 - 134 1958-1959 310609 - 172 1958-1959 B9NN-6015C - 134 late 1959

Mark
 
Well I got the first number but not the G at the end. 2nd # must be serial number. Whats the last number? Is the G the month bilt in the 1st #?
 
This is probably the one you need, the G transmission cod not shown is a 4x4 manual.

NEWER TRACTORS
('65 TO '75) MODEL
NUMBERING
Model ID
Previous.................Newer
'65 to 3-'68...........4-'68 to 1975
2---------2000--------B
3---------3000--------C
4----------4000--------D
5----------5000--------E
Chassis Type
10 - Agricultural All Purpose
11 - L.C.G.
12 - Highway
13 - Rice
20 - Row Crop
30 - Vineyard
31 - Narrow
40 - Utility
50 - Industrial
Fuel Type
1 - Diesel
2 - Gas
3 - L.P.
PTO
1 - No PTO
2 - Trans 540
3 - Live 540
4 - Independent 540
5 - Independent 540-1000
6 - Independent 540/1000 GD
Tramission Type
A - 4 speed
C - 8 speed
E - Select-O-Speed
F - 4/4 T-C Power Reversing
K - 6/4 Manual Reversing
MODEL NO EXAMPLE
Switch to LH Side
Click on round picture to see an example on a Ford 3000 tractor.
Change your Printer setup to Landscape then Ctrl-P to print this page.
VIN ID
TRACTOR

HYDRAULIC ENGINE


PRODUCTION CODES

Year
1965 - 5
1966 - 6
1967 - 7
1968 - 8
1969 - 9
1970 - 0
1971 - 1
1972 - 2
1973 - 3
1974 - 4
Month
JAN - A FEB - B
MAR - C APR - D
MAY - E JUNE - F
JULY - G AUG - H
SEPT - J OCT - K
NOV - L DEC - M
Day
Numerical Date 1 through 31
Shift
Midnight - A
Day - B
Afternoon - C










PRODUCTION CODE EXAMPLE


Mark
 
and you think those 65+ codes apply to a 64 4 cyl offset.

you let me know when you find a 4x4 MR in one of those. :)
 
I'm not aware of too many offset tractors from ford.

541, 2000 ( 4 cyl!!! 63-64) offset and I believe a 1710
 
he said he had an offset.. that's what I went off of and why I chose the 63/64 4 cyl as it would be a 2000 as a possibility.

he said he had an offset... if's he's such a moron he can't tell the difference between a tractor setting real low, or one with different length axle trumpets.. then he needs to hurry up and sell it. it's gonna ba a hard uphill row for him to hoe....
 
He sure has something wrong as I first thought 63-64 same as you but the date code tells me 66 so I think we need a picture or a better description.

Mark
 
If 21111G is correct, then it would be a 3 cylinder 200 series
2 = 1965-1968 2000 series
first 11 = Low Center of Gravity chassis
Next 1 = diesel engine
Next 1 = No PTO
G = 4x4 manual reversing transmission

And the serial number would be incomplete. 74596 looks like part of a '65-'75 serial number Should be a letter followed by 6 numbers.

The date code looks to be a '65-'75 type as well. 6J28 = September 28, 1966

The earlier 4 cylinder 2000 series only had 2 numbers stamped on the flat spot, so it is not likely a 4 cylinder 2000, but who knows who might have stamped something on there at some point.

We really need to ask daverd4 - Is this a 3 or 4 cylinder tractor? Can you post some pictures?
 
Moron WOW!!!! It's a OFFSET!!! 2000 I'll take a picture of the serial number tomorrow. Here's A picture of the D#@# Tractor
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I'm going to think outside the box here. Is it possible that Ford built that 2000 Offset into 1966 or later? The third set of numbers in that photo surely indicates a build date of 28th of September 1966 as has been stated. That S/N is high enough to be consistent with that build date.

I have a 4 cylinder 4000 that was built in June of 1965. Without looking, I think its S/N is 64***.

Ford did some inconsistent things in those days, such as putting leftover red parts on my 602 cornpicker that was mostly blue.

I have no explanation for the G suffix on the model number. Only a guess that someone decided if it needed a D suffix for diesel maybe a few of them needed a G suffix for gasoline?????
 
For a 4 cylinder 2000, that's a very late 1964 serial number, maybe even into 1965, as they did still make the 4 cylinder models into 1965, even though they were still called "1964" models. So if it was made on the same assembly line as the 3 cylinders, after they had started making the 3 cylinders, then maybe the person that was stamping the numbers got confused and stamped 3 numbers on that one instead of 2, but that still doesn't explain the G at the end of the model number, or the date code that appears to be a 1966 code, but 21111 would be a 1963 and newer 2000 offset with a 4 speed transmission and non-live PTO. Is that the transmission that it has?

Another possibility for the 3 numbers is that the transmission was replaced at some point and that date code was the date that the replacement transmission was made, and whoever stamped it at the dealership when the transmission was replaced stamped the G at the end of the model number by mistake.
 
You may be right Larry, if someone was demanding enough and was wiling to pay enough, they might have built a 4 cylinder 2000 offset in 1966 as a special order.
 
Well that's thinking out side the box for sure but that is possible about the G wonder if anyone else has a G at the end. But isn't that serial number to low for 1966 #74596?
 
You could very well have a 1966 2000 Offset. I have 2 late 1965 2000 diesel offsets. Most people believe that the 4 cylinders were only built from late 62-64. Most all pieces on the tractors have date codes. Try to look underneath the generator in the lower corner of the engine block and give us that code. Tony Jacobs is also very knowledgable on the production dates of these tractors as well. I have had several conversations with him about the late production dates and if I remember correctly, he has some original paperwork dating from 1966 about the Offsets still being offered. His contact info is on here, just search for it, or email me and I will give it to you.
Dustin
 
(quoted from post at 23:31:37 01/12/13) Well that's thinking out side the box for sure but that is possible about the G wonder if anyone else has a G at the end. But isn't that serial number to low for 1966 #74596?

Not at all. 74596 would be consistent with the continuation of the 4 cylinder models that were classified as 63-64 models. Remember the serial numbers on the 6000 were also part of this series, and if memory serves it was built into 1967.

The later thousand series that began as '65 models had a different serial number sequence.
 
Using the codes from John Smith instead of the 65 and later codes it can make sense other than he doesn't have the G listed.

2=134
1=Ind. and Ag after 1963
11=Offset
1=4 speed with PTO
G=Gas ?

The model code would seem to match your tractor this way even though many of us haven't seen those tractors built that late. Just goes to show that we can all learn from each other if we continue to follow through with gathering information to help each other.

Nice find by the way!

Mark
 
Thanks for all the help those codes are behind the starter where all my 800 series tractors are.So are these 2000's stamped with the same code on the engine and say rearend houseing like a numbers matching car?
 
No, there are date codes cast into many of the parts but they are often different as they identify when that part was cast and the number stamped in the transmission is the date the tractor was assembled.

Mark
 
One other coment someone said the dealer may have stamped the G on it but it sure looks like the factory did it in the picture.Would be interesting to know if anyone else has a G stamped on there tractor surely this can't be the only one.
 
Dave,
Really nice Tractor. I hope you feel guilty for a long time buying it that cheap I know I would. But just like Me you will get over it. Please post pictures and let us know how it goes as you work on it. FYI. Dustin Knows what he is talking about.
Fellow Moron, Ron
 
Thanks Ron I'm sure I'll get over the price when I start looking for parts.Is there some kind of special club you need to join to find parts for these offsets I can't find anything buy googling.
 
Hi Dave
We have sales infomation on the Ford 2000 offset tractors. Ford did make a special run of these tractors in 1966 and 1967. Yours is the 3rd one that would found. if you would like more info you are welcome to call use @ 717-367-8610
Thanks,
Ken
 
the 65 i almost expected as a late run. surprised to hear of a 66.. and if so.. why the adoption of a new model id with a G code?

weird.

gotta love 1-of stuff. :)
 
(quoted from post at 04:05:03 01/13/13) Moron WOW!!!! It's a OFFSET!!! 2000 I'll take a picture of the serial number tomorrow. Here's A picture of the D#@# Tractor

Ha! Who's the moron now! Nice find there, daverd4. What are your plans for it?
 

Hey how about that!! They were still putting out 4 bangers in '67. Do you think they built new motors or went and bought some from a salvage outfit? Just kidding.
 
The workers knew of or were told to stamp -D for diesel if it was a diesel like on the older models and decided they should put -G for gas if it was a gas on this batch.
 
Thanks for the reply I'll keep my eye open for a brake pedal. If you run across a left fender let me know.
 

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