mystery Ford tractor

Sam Kroll · Aug 23, 2010

Just looked at a ford tractor; blue with 3 cyl gas engine with a generator, 4-spd trans and non-live pto. Rear tires are 14.9-28. Pad on trans reads 3(?)022A with C138588 stamped in below it. Any idea of model yr, model, etc? - Sam K.

showcrop · Aug 23, 2010

The serial number makes it a 1966, and the only three cylinder that I can see was built in '66 with a four speed was the 3000

sotxbill · Aug 23, 2010

if its 31022a.. 3=its a 3000, 10= is all purpose,
2= is gas engine, 2= is 540 transmission pto, a = 4 speed tranny.

but in 66 they made a 2000 and 4000 with a 3 cyl engine also.

http://www.springfieldbiz.com/oaktree/rhcodes_serial.html

Dean · Aug 23, 2010

Sam:

Be sure to drive it before buying. A friend of mine has a 3000 with 4 speed transmission and non live PTO. It is geared extraordinarily high.

I've driven it and find first gear too fast for bush hogging on all but mostly level ground.

Dean

Ultradog MN · Aug 23, 2010

Dunno.
I had a 3 cyl 2000 with the 4 speed which for all intents and purposes is the same tractor as that 3000.
I used it for bush hogging for about 3 years and did not think it was geared too high. Usually I mowed in second and it was Not just on level ground.
True the 4 speed does not have the gear selection of the 8 speed models but for most tasks it is entirely adequate.
I only sold mine because I found a 3600 with more options.
They are great small tractors.

Sam Kroll · Aug 23, 2010

Thanks for your input, guys - that makes it older than I'd been led to believe. They are asking $2800, and it will need both Rear tires replaced, so I offered $1500. Would really like live pto, tho. -Sam

Sam Kroll · Aug 24, 2010

what is the significance of the 540 trans? Is it a good feature? -Sam K.

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