Compare/Ford 5600 vs Ford 6530

Ford 5600 vs Ford 6530

Verdict: Ford 5600 vs Ford 6530

The Ford 5600 and the Ford 6530 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 6530 leads on rated power with 70 hp against 69 hp. Ford 5600 is the lighter machine (5,475 kg vs 5,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 5600 holds more fuel (75.7 L vs 73.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 6530 is the newer design (1992 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 6530 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

70 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 16.9x30 rear tires.Reference

Optional transmission adds two creeper ranges.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

73.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

51.5 kWReference

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Engine (net)

48.5 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

37.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.2 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 107 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Power (net)

48.5 kWReference

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Power (gross)

51.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2500Reference

Torque

246.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

11.4 LReference

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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Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Dual-PowerReference

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Type

gearReference

synchromeshReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

45.1 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

45.1 kWReference

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Pressure

144.8 barReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

36.7 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

1515 kgReference

2355 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@1900Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

41.8 kWReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

222 cmReference

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Weight

5475 to 7310 poundsReference

5800 to 7400 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50x18Reference

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

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Shipping

2483 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.50x42Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50x18. Rear: 9.50x42Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6x38. Rear: 13.6x38Reference

2WD Length

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377 cmReference

4WD Length

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410 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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276 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2630 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3356 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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80 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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63 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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63 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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65 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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154 to 205 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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167 to 218 cmReference

2WD Rear tread

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142 to 193 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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142 to 187 cmReference

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

33Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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

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Max pull

3238 kgReference

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Speeds

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.