New Old Tractor - Ford 4000 - Growing family and growing business

These Ford 4000 tractors are very good tractors! We've had ours about 40 years... I just had the motor completely rebuilt and replaced a lot of parts... Those wires below the steering wheel are your neutral safety for the transmission... Your tractor ID is below the solenoid on the right side of the transmission case, usually difficult to read... You may need a 3 point pump since it settles... That is directly under the seat assembly and is a two person job to removed and is timed... And please don't use Fram oil filters; they are garbage!!! Nice video...

Can never get over people driving tractors without a roll bar or cab. Nice tractor all the same. Family had two Ford 4000. Hauled silage with them.

Wow it is still working great

I owned a Ford 4000 (much earlier model) once. Worked on it as much as I used it... got really tired of that! As for the tires they are fine. I have an old tractor that I'm working on, and you can just about see the air in the tires and they work just fine... The hydraulics are problematic that they leak down like that... much easier to talk about than to fix I think you will find out. In general it looks OK... clean it up replace seals, hoses here and there. Keep an eye on the radiator / cooling system... don't want to run her hot. So here is one single most important piece of advise... a tractor will kill you. If you didn't grow up with one, you are already at a disadvantage. Noticed you were proud the PTO worked... that is probably the single most dangerous piece... no un-tucked shirts, and definitely no women with long hair anywhere around it. 50 years experience in a trauma center at my house... trust me a tractor can/will kill you, if you are lucky... they do worse things to some people... just don't EVER take shortcuts or push it beyond what it should really do. Can do lots of work with that thing... but it demands huge respect! A good rule of thumb is not to get off the seat if the PTO is turning.

You got a very nice buy. She's definitely a looker. I have a 1970 Ford 4000 with the 3cyl diesel and it's been absolutely the best tractor. They've always been very tough, and very reliable. I wouldn't trade mine for the world. Very nice find sir!

I have a 1967 Ford 3400 industrial loader tractor. Love that thing!!! I live in Greencastle Indiana.

I have a Ford 4000, bought it used, it had a number of small things that needed fixing, but it is an honest tractor and in a general sense, easy to fix and maintain.

I think Samson will do you a fine job . It will save your back . Take good care of Samson and it will take care of you !!!

KIDS ON THE TRACTOR ARE PRICELESS

The painted filter is a fuel filter not hydrologic. I see a fram oil filter, my opinion is to Chang it as soon as possible! I know alot of people who say that the fram filter will stop up and rob the engine of lubricant. Ask at your auto parts store about the fram filter and most will say that it will stop up. Because fram has finer microns than others, which will stop up faster. As for the crack on the front, if it don't bother you it can be left. If you want to fix it, I would use fiberglass resin after putting a brase or mechanical stop to prevent further cracking. You need to learn a song to sing to your wife. Yep you probably guessed it, it's " Do You Think My Tractor's Sexy" LoL I enjoy your videos! Remember Obey God Listen to your wife Play with your children And live, love and be happy. May God bless you and your family.

I grew up on a 4000 almost identical to that. First tractor my dad farmed with and he gave it to me when I started farming on my own. I just got done today splitting the tractor and putting new seals on the input shaft. They don't make alot of horses but they are solid old tractors. Mine sat for a couple years before I had time to split it and it fired right up after being put back together like it had never sat.

The biggest advantage to these older tractors, is that they are simpler than the modern one, and don't have the complicated emission systems and computers that may render a modern tractor unserviceable. As long as parts are available and a shop can fix it, a restoration may be well worth the investment. And yes, I have operated a John Deere 2010, an Allis Chalmers 190XT, a Case 530, a Case 930, and a couple 2-cylinder John Deeres: A Model A and a Model B. Many of them are still in operation today!

I have the same tractor. Purchased it last May. I use it primarily to grade our road for now. My hydraulic control seal (right side bottom if you are seated, it has a knob on it) was leaking- I had it fixed for $150. I eventually found out that it had a 'hard starting issue' it seemed like it was flooding out like a gas engine. I found out on Youtube there is a valve under the tank that can be closed off-similar to a dirt bike. I started shutting off that valve after using it and turning it back on and the hard starting issue went away! Like you stated there's plenty info on YouTube even if they are working on Ford 2000 or 3000 many of the drain plugs and sight screws are in the same locations. Also there is an oil bath filtration system between the radiator and the front grill- mine was filthy, be sure to clean it and refill with oil. I like the name Samson. I haven't named mine yet.

We have the same 4000 tractor. We mainly use it for grading the driveway and dragging trees around the property. Looks like a great buy. Tough tractors that work well.

You should name it Henry. In honor of Mr. Ford

I think you got a good one no deal breakers for me just maintenance fix what you see and maintain it.

Nice rig. Love those old Fords... thanks for sharing.

Great video. I encourage everyone to own a tractor. You won't regret it. ,👍👍👍👍👍

Good old Ford ! Great for all chores and will last for years with good care !!

The painted filter is a fuel filter, it has a primary and secondary. Tires will last along time with small cracks. Old tractors will leak a bit, fix the big ones. Key is maintenance and those old Fords will work for you for a long time.