My dad bought a new 3000 and 5000 in 1974.I remember going with him to the local Ford dealer to buy them.I tried to get him to buy a 1000 also,but he wouldnt think of it.Both were diesels and well optioned.I remember the dealership putting them on the dyno,the mechanic asked dad how much HP he wanted them to make and he said "I want them to make exactly what the book says and not a bit more"
He no longer has either tractor.One of my biggest tractor mistakes was not buying the 5000 when he sold it.
Here are pics of them.
This is the new 5000 in spring 1974 I am discing with a # 37 IH disc at age 11.
This is the 3000 in 1982 right before dad sold it.
He no longer has either tractor.One of my biggest tractor mistakes was not buying the 5000 when he sold it.
Here are pics of them.
This is the new 5000 in spring 1974 I am discing with a # 37 IH disc at age 11.

This is the 3000 in 1982 right before dad sold it.
