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    Ford 5000 overheating when using the PTO

    Thanks for the feedback. I know our Kubota has a screen and I may have confused it with the Ford. I haven't looked at that engine for a year or better. I will check and remove any screen that might be in front of the radiator.
  2. J

    Ford 5000 overheating when using the PTO

    Sorry I haven't been back to any of you and appreciate your ideas. Been a tough year. When I redid my sons tractor I cleaned the screen by taking it out and cleaning thoroughly. While out I used my hose to wash the fins in the radiator as well. I've suspected the third answer was the reason he...
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    Buying Advice Looking for a tractor

    Rather than a tractor you might want to consider a commercial zero-turn with a 90+ inch deck. The initial purchase would be cheaper as would the operating costs. You can find some that have cabs and AC but those are costly. You also have less maintenance needed on a zero turn unless the back 40...
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    Ford 5000 overheating when using the PTO

    My son has a Ford 5000 that he got when he purchased his house and land. We completely flushed the cooling system, put a new fan belt on, and did a few other minor repairs. The tractor runs fine and will do well using implements that do not require the PTO. But when he tries to use the finish...
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