The Ford 6000, introduced in 1961, is one of the strangest-looking tractors in history, and technically it also differed from earlier Fords. The 6000 was Ford USA's flagship model and elevated the brand to a new size class. In the model update, the 501/601/701 Workmasters were replaced with the 2000 model with minor changes, and the 801/901 Powermasters with the 4000 model. From 1962 onwards, Super Dextas were imported to the USA and sold under the name 2000 Diesel, and Super Majors, known as the 4000 Diesel. This continued until the new international model series 2000-5000 was introduced in 1964.

The 6000’s engine was initially a 4.0-liter 6-cylinder diesel. Later, a 3.7-liter gasoline or propane engine was introduced alongside it. The transmission was a 10+2 Select-O-Speed. The 6000 was primarily a row-crop tractor with narrow front wheels, but a wide front axle version was also produced. The hydraulics featured draft sensing and an accumulator that stored pressure for later use. The power take-off had an economy PTO that operated at 1,730 rpm instead of the standard 2,230 rpm. As an option, by changing the shaft, a 1,000 rpm PTO and a ground-driven PTO were available. The brakes were dry, power-assisted disc brakes. Power steering was also standard. Unlike other Fords, the 6000 was built on a separate frame.

Originally, the 6000’s color was red-gray, but due to many problems, all delivered tractors were recalled to the factory and they returned painted blue-gray.

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