Any post 1955 Ford is a great tractor. Except for the 6000s which were kind of a boondoggle. Tractors then were still rated by pto horsepower by the University of Nebraska testing facility. Those 4 cylinder 4000s were a continuation of the 801 Series and rated at about 45 HP, not 54. It would have Live PTO which used a two stage clutch not Independent PTO which was independent of the clutch. But both types are called live power. The 172 gassers are known to be thirsty. The 172 diesel is very economical on fuel. Both are very reliable engines. The tractors themselves are relatively simple to repair, are bullet proof and parts, both new and used, are readily available. Loader will make a dreadnought out of an otherwise nimble machine. I've messing with the smaller Fords for 15 years and have gotten by pretty well without a loader. Don't despise the next series of Fords. The 1965 and newer 3 cylinder 3000s and 4000s. Those are my favorites. 3000 is about 37 hp. 3 cylinder 4000 is about 52 hp. Any of them will easily do the tasks you list. I just got my first SOS a couple of months ago. I will give you a report in a couple of years if I like it. Welcome to old tractors and YT. There is a Very good Ford specific board here. Click on the link below.
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