Ford 5000 - Opinions Please!!!!!

   / Ford 5000 - Opinions Please!!!!! #1  

dfeck

Gold Member
Joined
Mar 27, 2003
Messages
267
Location
Western, NY
Tractor
Kubota B3200
Hi,

I'm looking into purchasing a 1972 Ford 5000 gas tractor with a loader. My wife and I purchased 12 acres to
build a home. We plan on maintaining about 3 acres of grass. The land has been farmed for years so I would
use the tractor for land development (bushhog, snow clearing, tilling, etc). The tractor cost is $5400 and
seems in very good shape. The loader is very heavy duty (700 series). I would like information (pros and
cons) of the Ford 5000. Is this too much tractor? Gas vs. Diesel? Reliabilty?

Thanks,
 
   / Ford 5000 - Opinions Please!!!!! #2  
dfeck: The 5000 series is a good tractor, the diesel is more desirable than the gas model,they tend to be thirsty. Will do alot of work and the loader is very heavy duty. How do the brakes feel? Is the en gine overall clean? price doesnt sound out of line either. Good luck and dont forget to post some pics if you get it. Lloyd
 
   / Ford 5000 - Opinions Please!!!!! #3  
Biggest negative here is the two choices for reverse. One too fast, one too slow. Otherwise, a good rig if the condition of this particular one is acceptable.
 

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