Compare/Ford 5610 Mark III vs Ford 5900

Ford 5610 Mark III vs Ford 5900

Verdict: Ford 5610 Mark III vs Ford 5900

The Ford 5610 Mark III and the Ford 5900 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 5900 leads on rated power with 73 hp against 72 hp. Ford 5900 is the lighter machine (2,612 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 is the newer design (1988 vs 1985). In short: choose the Ford 5900 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 5610 Mark III 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

72 hp

73 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

With 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

ROPS Fuel tank

79.5 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

106.0 LReference

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Engine (net)

53.7 kWReference

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Displacement

4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)

53.7 kWReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2070Reference

2100Reference

Torque

275.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Engine (gross)

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54.4 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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39.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

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54.4 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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53.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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12.8 LReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

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Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

330mm discReference

305mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

47.0 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Type

open center with closed-center valvesReference

sliding gearReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Pump flow

68.9 lpmReference

22.7 lpmReference

SCV flow

54.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2664 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1900Reference

Hydraulic system

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53.0 LReference

Capacity

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53.0 LReference

Valves

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1Reference

Steering flow

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13.6 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1515 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

222 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

225 cmReference

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Weight

7280 to 8760 poundsReference

2612 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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2WD Length

368 cmReference

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4WD Length

388 cmReference

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2WD Ground clearance

42 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

132 to 2260 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 203 cmReference

162 to 203 cmReference

2WD ROPS

3302 kgReference

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2WD Cab

3492 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

3592 kgReference

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4WD Cab

3973 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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222 cmReference

Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-30Reference

Length

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370 cmReference

Width

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195 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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45 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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43 cmReference

Front tread

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137 to 198 cmReference

Steering wheel

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173 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

80Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

Charging amps

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32Reference

Ford 5610 Height

Cab

266 cmReference

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2WD Exhaust

279 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

287 cmReference

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Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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75.7 LReference

5900 Serial Numbers

1985

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ZX00001Reference

1986

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ZX00486Reference

1987

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ZX00700Reference

1988

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ZX01046Reference

1989

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ZX02245Reference

1990

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ZX03006Reference

Location:

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Transmission, upper front-rightReference

Ford 5900 Height

ROPS

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238 cmReference

Exhaust

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243 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.