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First off, except for an exceptional tractor being sold by an AGCO ALLIS dealer, I don't think that a WD45 is worth $2000! More like $1000 or even $500 would be more like it! Second, a FORD 3000 is at least ten years newer, and as much as 20 years newer than the AC you mention. FORD 3000 tractors were built from 1965 to 1975, whereas the AC wd45 was built from 1953 to 1957. The FORD 3000 is for a certainty likely to have:
1.) A full cat I or even a cat II three point hitch, whereas the AC will have snap coupler or an aftermarket hitch. (If it's lucky)! 2.) The FORD will very likely have live pto AND live hydraulics, with at least one set of remote couplers. The AC will have the hand clutch/power director, giving only simulated live pto, and in all likelihood will have only a single, single acting (not double acting) remote coupler. 3.) The FORD will be a wide front utility tractor configuration. The AC MIGHT have a wide fron end, but most are narrow front. 4.) The FORD 3000 can have several transmission options, with up to 10 forward gears. The AC has 4 forward speeds only! 5.) The AC will assuredly have more hp than the FORD 3000 does, and it will MOST likely have a gasoline engine as well! Many more of the FORDs will be diesel. 6.) The promotional information I've read concerning the AC WD45 never mentions power steering, Especially not for the earlier ones (say before 1955), but ALL of the FORD 3000 tractors are likely to have it, I say likely, because I am not sure if you can even have a 3000 with manual steering but I'm willing to concede the possibilty! Finally, HOTLINE suggests that the 3000 might be worth $3000 (and as much as $7500) at auction. (with a low of maybe $1080) The Antique Tractor Guide does not give auction price ranges anymore. The FORD 3000 is a much newer tractor, which is smaller than the AC but has many more features! I hope this helps!
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