"Hi Guys, Have lots of questions, but for now I just got an old Ford trying to find parts, but I can't pin-point the year. Thanks, Ron"

"3 cylinder diesel. 8 speed hi/lo transmission. Will pull a 2-16 bottom plow through heavy clay. 6-ft. bush hog no problem. Never had any trouble with this tractor. Very powerful tractor. It is a southern model so it doesn't have any cold start assist. Yet it will crank at 15 degrees in January. Very easy to maintain. Mine doesn't have power steering so I save on gym membership. She's difficult to steer in tight spots. Aftermarket power-steering kits available. Get one with power steering."

"This is one of 4 Ford tractors we use on the farm baling square bales. Have a 4100, 2 3000's, and 1 3600. All are in good shape. This one has a Bush Hog loader. Very cheap to operate and parts are easily available. Have owned several makes, but overall like the Fords the best. We like to keep all the tractors the same make for parts etc. Also have a 140 Farmall for row crop and garden work."

"Simple, totally reliable, inexpensive to repair. Would gladly buy another. On;y downside is hydraulics. Filter is difficult to access inside rear end, and flow is inadequate for modern driven applications. Power steering would be great and regret not opting for it when new. Still rate it as 5 stars excellent."

"Have had this machine for approximately 30 years. We had a 93 acre farm and this machine did everything required of it on the farm haymaking keeping tracks tidy and clearing waterways including mowing and raking hay for neighbors. We are now on a 10 acre block and it is still a useful machine to keep the driveway graded and topping the paddocks. I would put the 3000 in the class of not a draught horse (heavy) or a pony (light) but a hack (good all rounder). When I first purchased it it was not power assisted steering and was very hard to steer when using the front end loader, but after about 3 years I had power steering fitted and is now a pleasure to operate."

"I have recently purchased a 1968 Ford 3000 Vinyard model. I am still deliberating whether to go the whole hog and restore it to its original condition. First things first though, the hydraulics are not working. I am keen to hear anyone's advice on this as I am relatively new to this. Also, what has other readers found the best way to clean up a tractor in readiness for painting? "

"Great tractor has plenty of power."

"The 3000 has been very reliable for what I've used it for, mainly maintaining my gravel road and spreading dirt for different projects."

"Found tractor/brush hog/16ft trailer as package deal; made things easier. First tractor, never even owned a riding lawnmower before. Having a blast with it. Had charging system issues when purchased; wiring wrong. Got some help, and I think it's fixed now. Still figuring out what it will and will not do. Need to get some attachments. Have to research how to do that. Will add picture later. Very disorganized right now figuring out all this new lifestyle stuff."

"I use this tractor to plow, disc, harrow, pull logs, dig post holes...just about everything. It has power steering, live power and plenty of power. I put new tires on it last year and it digs in nicely now."