Thanks for posting this video on the beautiful Ford tractors. My dad had two 4000 tractors. One he bought new in 1967 and the second one was bought new in 1971. They were good tractors. It’s good to see these farmers operate their equipment at a moderate speed!
We’ve got a 946 ford designation 6, really really good reliable tractor, and pulls better than the rated hp on it. Pulled a 32 foot field cultivator for awhile now it pulls a 30 foot turbo till.
Depends on the modern stuff. John Deere machines will never reach that stage because their software will lock up, they won’t let you repair it without hacking even though you own it, and planned obsolescence. Smartphone idiocy spreading like a disease 🦠
I've seen a couple of these changed over to 3406 Cat engines. Supposed to be real beast with that engine. Love the blue tractors!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Another great one from our home state of NY! Yes world....we do farm in NY and our land isn’t just covered in pavement and concrete! Nice job on this one BTP. I love those Fords.
And it’s beautiful country there from what I’ve seen in videos and pictures. Like most NY folks I’ve heard they say they don’t want to be associated with the city . I watch grumpy farmer.
@@gleanerk yep...you said it. Our farm is in western NY, the finger lakes region and I wish they’d annex NYC off NYS, but they never will bc it’s the demencrats entire voter-base and they’ve worked hard getting illegals to come populate the city to increase their voter numbers.
The Versatile tractor plant in an hour away in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I worked at our local Versatile dealership for 17 years and went on many Versatile factory tours!
Hi Jason! Thank you for the video. This was very educational. It seems the stock markets and “hostile take overs” have changed the landscape in tractor manufacturing and probably decimated some good companies along the way. Some seem to persevere like Versatile has. Thanks for sharing this history. It’s very important. I’d love to see more.
I think it would have been so cool to be farming In the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. Back then Allis Chalmers was still a thing. I just think it would have been really cool.
Awesome video BTP. that was in my neck of the woods, but I can’t place where that is.. it’s been a very long time since I’ve seen those old tractors. Never seen them in real life just only pictures. Thank you again
1991 Ford 5900 utility (built in Mexico imported) 1976 Ford 7600 row crop w/ dual power 1976 Ford 7600 utility w/ dual power 1968 Ford 5000 utility 1967 Ford 5000 utility All tractors listed used hay equipment and general chores. I sold my farm last year due to health issues. I sold all the tractors listed but my 5900. It’s my favorite and I decided to keep it.
I'm in Ireland. I've owned a 5000, a 7610 and a 7740 but i never heard of a 5900. They probably were never sold on this side of the pond. Was it basically a 5000 or did it have completely different spec ?
@@daneenmurf1043it’s basically a 5600 (early models) and 5610 (later models) without all the bells and whistles. Later models had external hydro filter and faster hydraulics. It was built in Mexico and a lot were imported into the US. Very basic tractor with upgraded steering and very reliable.
Are the ‘designation’ numbers something that is specific to Versatile? I’ve heard equipment referred to in it ‘generation’ but the designation numbers are a new one on me. Versatile aren’t common here in the southeast….
I love the look of them filmed here But sadly here in the UK we don't see any thing like or versatile that it's only seem to be John deere mostly which is nice.....fent and new Holland that's more less near where I live
Ford Blue fan no matter who they acquired. Over the years we ran tractors as small as the 2000 with no power steering, also the ever popular 5000 with power steering, 3 different 7000 series-the 7000, 7700, 7710 series II, TW-20 also got some time in. I currently own a 1086 International, and it runs great, but shifts much quirkier than the Fords, and rides like a brick. The The quick response steering and predictable shifting on the Ford tractors of that era win my vote, but that 86 series IH sure runs like a champ, and holds enough fuel to get it done, if you can justify filling it up. Over $400 each time to do that right now. Please open up the pipeline. My 86 series can't go electric.
We came across an FW-400 the other day in extremely nice condition. Never seen it at that farm before, though they do run other older Ford's and NH tractors. The decal definitely said FW-400, not 40, so not sure what is up with that unless they did make a model with that designation at some point. Where does the term designation 6 come in/from? Is that from the 6 at the end of each model number?
FW-40 is extremely rare. If it says FW400 some one customized I suspect. If you any pics you can email me at toytractortimes@gmail.com and I can better tell.
@@bigtractorpower Could that be an Australian Waltanna FW-400? 🤔 Like that: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uVH9Zi7v9KA.html Not much photos or videos about those tractors, quite rare machines i think... Those were sold also both colours, in Versatile red and Ford(ish) blue 😀 Google Waltanna FW400 and you see blue version (YT doesn't allowed add link ☹️)
They run at 5 mph. That’s the best speed for the disk to run to make a smooth seed bed so planter does not bounce and lose seed placement. These tractors on the teas would top out at 15-20 mph.
I like your channel and all of the content… except for the standard statement of “In this video, I want to share with you…”. I always skip this part since it sounds canned and is repetitive. Everything else is great! Thanks
