Is it a 2000 or 3000

[joshm28]

I am working on getting my late grandfathers Ford Tractor back in good working order. I am having a hard time however determining if it’s a 2000 or 3000. There is a date code and serial number but the model number is missing. According to the date code it was manufactured in Belgium in 1966. It has square axle tubes, 8 speed transmission and I’m pretty sure the hood grill is not original as it has light mounts on the sides vs in the grill like most European models. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[strum456]

A few things are telling me that this may not be a 2000 or 3000.

1. The back fenders
2. You said the grill is odd. Do you have a picture?
3. The numbers don't follow the proper format. The first digit should be a "B" for 2000 or "C" for 3000. Maybe it is a missing number, or??? The next part of the serial should be "10" for agricultural.

After that we have the "1" which means diesel
The "5" which means independent pto (only found on SOS transmission 2000 and 3000 tractors)
And the "C" which is the 8 speed transmission.

I don't know the first thing about Fordsons, but I'm going to bet that is what you have.

 

[radios1]

it looks to be a 3000 according to this.. Ford 2, 3, 4, 5 Serial Numbers | Vintage Tractor Engineer

 

[strum456]

it looks to be a 3000 according to this.. Ford 2, 3, 4, 5 Serial Numbers | Vintage Tractor Engineer

Am I missing something?

 

[joshm28]

Here’s a side view. I can get a better pic over the weekend

 

[radios1]

Am I missing something?

the first digit is a C according to the picture. C is a 3000..

 

[radios1]

Here’s a side view. I can get a better pic over the weekend
View attachment 572582

it may have replaced parts, the picture you posted clearly says 2000, but the serial numbers suggest 3000..

 

[strum456]

Is that a "C" or a "6". Next should be 10 for ag tractor. Doesn't make sense to me, but now that I see the rest of the tractor, it looks like a 2000 or 3000.

 

[radios1]

Is that a "C" or a "6". Next should be 10 for ag tractor. Doesn't make sense to me, but now that I see the rest of the tractor, it looks like a 2000 or 3000.

I see C 5 NN 7006 AA but then, on the hood, it says 2000.. maybe a mishmash of parts?..

 

[strum456]

I see C 5 NN 7006 AA but then, on the hood, it says 2000.. maybe a mishmash of parts?..

Now I am following you. I think that number is the part number for the transmission. The tractor model number is shown in the other picture. "6L15C" However, this does not follow the traditional format for Ford tractors (as far as I know).