Ford 5000

Anonymous-0 · Aug 7, 2010

There is a Ford 5000 nfe for sale that seems to be in good shape at a fair price. Are there any particular problems these tractors had or anything in paricular to watch for. Thank you.

DeltaRed · Aug 7, 2010

Never owned one,but i've heard that they are one of the best 60 horse tractors out there,economical and very reliable,bulletproof.

ChrisinMO · Aug 7, 2010

Very good tractor. Some were equipped with the selectospeed transmission. Lots of people can't stand that transmission, though Ford had the problems with that transmission worked out when they got to the 5000. Still, lots of parts in the selectospeed tranny are no longer serviced by CNH and are tough to get used.... Also, not many people are familiar with the transmission or know how to work on it. So check what tranny it has. Otherwise an excellent tractor.

Christopher

Fordfarmer · Aug 8, 2010

As the others said, very good tractor. I've had them with both 8-speeds and Select-O-Speeds. The Dual Power 8-speed was also available in later years. Besides just general wear, look to see what engine it has. '65 to mid-'68, they had a 233 c.i., rated at 57 pto h.p. In mid '68, they started using a 256 c.i., rated at 67 pto h.p. I'd much rather have the 256 version, myself.
One other thing - 5000's, like any Fords from '65 and up, cylinder wall cavitation is a possability. There's nothing you can see (unless it's already happened, and is puking lots of steam out the breather or exhaust when running). Ask the owner if he's used coolant additive. (New Holland's version is called FW15, if I remember right)

paul · Aug 8, 2010

I got a 5200 (tall 5000) a couple years ago, with the 16 speed, bigger engine. Nice tractor!

It blows a little black smoke, hour meter says 60 hours, so don't know how long it's been around the block. Talked to my mechanic about it this summer, he said well not so good to overhaul them... I was thinking he'd say such an old tractor, just trade off for something newer. Indstead he finished up, with the cavitation issues, a good solid tractor like that it's best to use it up and then put in a crate engine & have something you can depend on again.

Sounds good.

--->Paul

Fordfarmer · Aug 8, 2010

You can put a crate engine in them, or get a NH reman... but you can certainly rebuild them also. I ran into the cavitation problem with my 7000 probably 15 years ago now. Had it bored and sleeved, rebuilt to stock specs. Going stron at 4500+ hours since then. Planning on going the same route with my TW35.

RodinNS · Aug 8, 2010

Personally I'd have it sleeved IF it's just the cylinders that are pitted. Just be sure it's not pitted into the cam gallery at the base of the water jacket.

BSD replacement engines used to be available but I'm nto sure that's still the case. NH remans are available...

Rod

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