Compare/Ford 5600 vs Ford 5610 Mark III

Ford 5600 vs Ford 5610 Mark III

Verdict: Ford 5600 vs Ford 5610 Mark III

The Ford 5600 and the Ford 5610 Mark III are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 5610 Mark III leads on rated power with 72 hp against 69 hp. Ford 5600 is the lighter machine (5,475 kg vs 7,280 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 5610 Mark III holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 75.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 5610 Mark III is the newer design (1988 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 5610 Mark III for outright pulling power, or the Ford 5600 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

69 hp

72 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 16.9x30 rear tires.Reference

With 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

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Engine (gross)

51.5 kWReference

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Engine (net)

48.5 kWReference

53.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

37.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 107 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)

48.5 kWReference

53.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

51.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2070Reference

Torque

246.8 NmReference

275.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

12.3 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

43.6 kWReference

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Max power

35.7 kWReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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79.5 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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106.0 LReference

Transmission

Dual-PowerReference

Dual PowerReference

Type

gearReference

open center with closed-center valvesReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

330mm discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

45.1 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

45.1 kWReference

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Pressure

144.8 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

36.7 lpmReference

68.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

1515 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1900Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

41.8 kWReference

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SCV flow

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54.9 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2664 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

222 cmReference

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Weight

5475 to 7310 poundsReference

7280 to 8760 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Length

359 cmReference

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Width

183 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

45 cmReference

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Front tread

133 to 204 cmReference

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Rear tread

167 to 228 cmReference

142 to 203 cmReference

Shipping

2483 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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222 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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225 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

2WD Length

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368 cmReference

4WD Length

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388 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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132 to 2260 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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3302 kgReference

2WD Cab

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3492 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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3592 kgReference

4WD Cab

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3973 kgReference

Ford 5600 attachments

5600 Serial Numbers

1975

C450700Reference

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1976

C490300Reference

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1977

C527300Reference

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1978

C560500Reference

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1979

C595800Reference

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1980

C635700Reference

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1981

C660700Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

51Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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80Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 5600 Height

Hood

154 cmReference

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Cab

270 cmReference

266 cmReference

Exhaust

275 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

14.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3238 kgReference

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Speeds

Ford 5610 Height

2WD Exhaust

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279 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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287 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.