Going to see about the 2000 ford tomorrow, talked to the owner today and I was right about the serial number tag, it is indeed a 172 instead of the original 134, so 48hp instead of 30. live pto & hyd. Need implants now, going to stick with stuff the stock 2000 would use, yes it’s got a 4000 size engine but the rear end is still the smaller stock 2000. Might break it if I try the 3-14 plow, a 2-12 should be safe. Going to be at the limit of my trailer & the escape. I’d love to use the ranger to bring it home but the escape has twice the motor; bigger brakes and cruise control. I may be a bit over the tow rating, I’m not sure what my 6 x 10 tandem steel flatbed weighs but the 2000 is just over 3,000 pounds.