Compare/Ford 5600 vs Ford Commander 6000

Ford 5600 vs Ford Commander 6000

Verdict: Ford 5600 vs Ford Commander 6000

The Ford 5600 and the Ford Commander 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 Commander 6000 is the lighter machine (3,234 kg vs 5,475 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 1965). In short: choose the Ford 5600 for outright pulling power, or the Ford Commander 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

69 hp

66 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 16.9x30 rear tires.Reference

Diesel 10-speed 2WDMarch 15 - 31, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 878 fileReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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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

46.0 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

Compression

16.3:1Reference

8.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2430Reference

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

14.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

43.6 kWReference

49.9 kWReference

Max power

35.7 kWReference

46.0 kWReference

Plows

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5Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter

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electricReference

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

48.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

45.1 kWReference

49.9 kWReference

Pressure

144.8 barReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

36.7 lpmReference

17.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

top-link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

1515 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@1900Reference

1000@2225Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

41.8 kWReference

40.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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13.2 LReference

Capacity

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13.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

222 cmReference

215 cmReference

Weight

5475 to 7310 poundsReference

3234 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

13.6-38 (row-crop)Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Length

359 cmReference

360 cmReference

Width

183 cmReference

181 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

45 cmReference

49 cmReference

Front tread

133 to 204 cmReference

142 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

167 to 228 cmReference

142 to 213 cmReference

Shipping

2483 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 15.5-38 (all-purpose)Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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198 cmReference

Height (hood)

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177 cmReference

Operating weight

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3234 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4347 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

generatorReference

Charging amps

51Reference

20Reference

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

20.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

3238 kgReference

3368 kgReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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98.4 LReference

Commander 6000 Serial Numbers

1965

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C100000Reference

1966

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C123000Reference

1967

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C160000Reference

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.