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Ford 5600 vs Ford 6000
Verdict: Ford 5600 vs Ford 6000
The Ford 5600 and the Ford 6000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 5600 leads on rated power with 69 hp against 66 hp. Ford 5600 is the lighter machine (5,475 kg vs 6,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 5600 is the newer design (1975 vs 1961). In short: choose the Ford 5600 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 6000 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
69 hp
66 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 16.9x30 rear tires.Reference
Diesel 10-speed 2WDJune 17 - July 2, 1963Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 843 fileReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
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power assistReference
Engine
Fuel tank
49.2 LReference
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Engine (gross)
51.5 kWReference
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Engine (net)
48.5 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
37.4 kWReference
44.2 kWReference
Displacement
4.2 LReference
3.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 107 mmReference
92 x 91 mmReference
Power (net)
48.5 kWReference
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Power (gross)
51.5 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
8.4:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2400Reference
Torque
246.8 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
2.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
12.3 LReference
19.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
43.6 kWReference
46.8 kWReference
Max power
35.7 kWReference
39.3 kWReference
Plows
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5Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual-PowerReference
Ford Select-O-SpeedReference
Type
gearReference
full power shiftReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
45.1 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
45.1 kWReference
49.9 kWReference
Pressure
144.8 barReference
131.0 barReference
Valves
1 or 2Reference
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Pump flow
36.7 lpmReference
17.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
top-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift
1515 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
540@1900Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
41.8 kWReference
38.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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13.2 LReference
Capacity
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13.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
222 cmReference
241 cmReference
Weight
5475 to 7310 poundsReference
6500 to 7405 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
13.6x38Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
9.00x10Reference
Ag rear
16.9-30Reference
15.5x38Reference
Length
359 cmReference
378 cmReference
Width
183 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
45 cmReference
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Front tread
133 to 204 cmReference
142 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
167 to 228 cmReference
142 to 228 cmReference
Shipping
2483 kgReference
2948 kgReference
Height (hood)
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172 cmReference
Operating
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3358 kgReference
Ballasted
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4329 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
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
51Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
128Reference
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Attachment overview
Ford 5600 Height
Hood
154 cmReference
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Cab
270 cmReference
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Exhaust
275 cmReference
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Test results
Fuel use
14.0 l/hourReference
14.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
3238 kgReference
3277 kgReference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
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98.4 LReference
Rear axle
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2.8 LReference
6000 Serial Numbers
1962
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1001Reference
1963
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11948Reference
1964
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38931Reference
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.