Is there a 4WD kit for a Ford 3000?

1.) Install 4WD conversion kit (selectable). I'm curious if there's one made specifically for this tractor.

2.) Install power-steering if it doesn't already have it.

3.) Install a loader like an Ezee-On 2060. I've also heard good things about Koykers, but I don't have any first-hand experience with them.

4.) Live PTO. I have no clue how to do this, but it would be a terrific learning experience.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to email me.

Thanks in adv.!!

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I'm actually leaning more toward a 2600. At 33 PTO HP it should be just what I need. I am a little partial to these, as we just bought and sold one. It was a GEM.

Basically I want this to be a notch or so above the Japanese compact tractors, because parts are much cheaper on these Fords (not to mention the tractors themselves are way cheaper).

Another reason I want to do these mods to a 2600-esch tractor is because I'm a 16 year-old in college, and I'm looking for a project that would keep me busy over the winter. I can pick up a sharp tractor for cheap in the late Fall/early Winter and be able to do the modifications without a whole lot of overhead.

If you can forget Fords for a while, there are lots of old tractors that have everything you seek. Example: all Olivers came with power steering, live hydraulics, live, independent PTO, and while the FWA (front-wheel assist) tractors are not common, the entire axle assembly can be swapped from a junker to your tractor. It's all hydraulically driven. The wide-front tractor is a great loader tractor and there are lots of Schwartz loaders at salvage yards that fit and work well.

Depending on where you live, a decent Oliver 1650 can be had for maybe $2,000-$3,000. It's got 66 hp, parts are available though pricey; they are as tough as an anvil, and very easy to work on.

In any event, good luck on your project!

Actually I know where I can get them for around $3800 or so, $4200 or so with power steering.

Tack on about $2800 for the loader; I still can't find a place that sells a 4wd system though, so I'm not sure how much to figure in there.

Overall I predict the project will cost me about $9K. When I'm through with it, it should be worth about $12K-$12.5K. I just sold an average-looking 3055 with an Ezee-On 2060 and no power-steering for $10.5K, and 4wds are wildly popular here.

I plan to do a whole lot of research before I delve into this project though.