Finally got a Ford 8000

johnofnewhaven · Feb 10, 2020

Finally got the Ford 8000 I have been looking for. 1969 non-dual power. Needs front tires. Supposably was overhauled 292 hours ago. Everything is there and works. It came from an estate.

flying belgian · Feb 10, 2020

That is a nice looking tractor. I always liked the styling of them. Looks nice and straight with a new seat. Little elbow grease on the paint and she will shine like a new one. Never any Fords in my neighborhood. No dealer.

tomstractorsandtoys · Feb 10, 2020

Looks good. I always liked the looks of the 8-9000 fords. Local dairy had two one with a roll guard and one with a cab. I have a small toy collection and the only ford I have is a toy 8000. Tom

centash · Feb 10, 2020

Good looking machine. Some early models suffered from spalling of the rear main drive gears, but I would think by now all would have been updated. Tough old birds.

Ben

Sprint 6 · Feb 10, 2020

I still have my Ertl 8600 with cab and duals.

Traditional Farmer · Feb 10, 2020

I had one almost exactly like that,was a really good tractor to run a round baler,powerful old beast handled nice.Went down the road when another fellow wanted it more than me.Several show up at local tractor pulls they do good.

SHALER · Feb 10, 2020

Super nice one of these coming up for auction near Tyrone, PA on March 14.

showcrop · Feb 10, 2020

Nice straight looking old Ford. It was apparently shedded for most of its life.

Here is my 9000

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Part Time Pete · Feb 11, 2020

Nice looking tractor. I spent a lot of time on one as a kid spreading manure and moldboard plowing. The console shift takes a little getting used to, but they're a good old tractor
Pete

grandpa Love · Feb 11, 2020

Happy for you! I know how long you been looking. Great look tractor.

rustyfarmall · Feb 11, 2020

Ford had been trying to build a BIG tractor for several years. The 6000 commander was a good attempt, but not quite what folks who needed a big tractor were looking for, but Ford hit the nail square on the head when they introduced the 8000.

rick n ohio · Feb 11, 2020

That looks like a really nice handy tractor

paul · Feb 11, 2020

That 9000 is pretty cool too. Wonder what the appeal of a narrow front on that large a tractor was.

Paul

aFORDable · Feb 11, 2020

Good looking 8000.

rustyfarmall · Feb 12, 2020

(quoted from post at 10:38:30 02/11/20) That 9000 is pretty cool too. Wonder what the appeal of a narrow front on that large a tractor was.

Paul

I will assume that the narrow front was standard issue, and the wide front was an optional, extra cost add on. THAT would be the appeal.

Finally got a Ford 8000

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