<P> The Ford 5000 was used by E. Doe to build the uprated version of the Doe Triple D in 1964 . The Doe tractor was 2 Tractors fixed together at a central pivot, with the front axles removed to form an articulated tractor with twice the power and 4 - wd . This new version was called the Doe 130, as it was rated at 130 hp from the 2 F5000 units . Following its launch at the Smithfield Show in December 1964, they sold 73 units in 1965 . </P> <P> In Ireland, Ford tractors, lorries and cars sold very very well because at the time, Ford had a factory in Cork . Selling the Fordson Major and Ford 4000 was of no problem and selling the Ford 5000 was even easier . Like Great Britain, it was launched in the mid-sized range, which, like Great Britain, was the main market for Irish farmers . It sold very well and is the third best - selling tractor in the history of Ireland . According to a 2004 tractor survey, there were more than 200 Ford 5000s being in everyday use in every province . </P> <P> After its launch in 1964 the Ford 5000 and the other models in the range stayed in production until 1968 when they were upgraded into the Ford Force series . Some modifications were done to the engine and other components which resulted in more horsepower for the Ford 5000, rated at 75 HP . Also some modifications to the sheet metal were done to give it a more modern appearance . In 1971 a few minor changes were done to the engine and a factory fitted safety cab could be ordered from that moment on . In 1975, Ford retired the Ford 5000 and all of its range with it, after eleven years production . It was one of the Company's best selling tractors . </P> <Ul> <Li> <P> Back Pusher (Tractor). </P> </Li> </Ul>

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