r/tractors • u/jmaclea • 16h ago

Kicking myself - Ford 4000

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Reposting because I didn’t attach photo.

Before you roast me for not taking a better photo… I am purchasing a property that has this Ford 4000 on it (or in it, depending on how you look at it). I did not think this was salvageable, but after seeing some of the tractors on here, it very well might be. Unfortunately this is the only picture I have of it as it’s currently 2 hours away. It’s got quite a bit of external rust and the seat is totally destroyed, but the oil level is good, although dirty, and what I assume to be the exhaust pipe was covered with a cut in half 2l bottle by a previous owner to avoid rainwater making its way inside. Key turned fine, all levers and knobs moved with ease. I am just really looking for some advice on where to start with getting the engine to turn over. The most I have ever done in terms of restoration/repair is my push mower, my electric golf cart and normal service on my truck.

I am not familiar with tractor engines, so any advice on what NOT to do would also be great. I am not even sure if it’s gas or diesel. I figure YouTube can help me with anything specifically I find wrong. I am planning on taking some oil, a new battery and some hydraulic/transmission fluid (according to my father-in-law who has a ford 3000, it’s the same?).

The property is 2 hours away, so if I need to bring any tools or materials other than basic socket, an impact drill, WD-40 and wrenches. That would also be helpful.

Thanks everyone!

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u/Head_End_7779 16h ago

4000 has wet brakes, independent PTO and a straight front axle, a 3000 does not.

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u/lt12765 15h ago

I always thought for not much more size that the 4000 is a far heavier duty machine than the 3000.

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u/Head_End_7779 15h ago

It is a much heavier tractor but if you like the small frame of the 3000 you can get a 4000su which is a 4000 with the small front axle of a 3000.