Compare/Ford 5610 Mark III vs Ford 6530

Ford 5610 Mark III vs Ford 6530

Verdict: Ford 5610 Mark III vs Ford 6530

The Ford 5610 Mark III and the Ford 6530 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 70 hp. Ford 6530 is the lighter machine (5,800 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 73.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 6530 is the newer design (1992 vs 1988). In short: choose the Ford 5610 Mark III for outright pulling power, or the Ford 6530 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

70 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

With 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

Optional transmission adds two creeper ranges.Reference

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

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Power (net)

53.7 kWReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2070Reference

2500Reference

Torque

275.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Fuel tank

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73.1 LReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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11.4 LReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

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Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

Clutch

330mm discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

47.0 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

Type

open center with closed-center valvesReference

synchromeshReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Pump flow

68.9 lpmReference

41.6 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

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@1900Reference

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Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Rear lift

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2355 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

222 cmReference

210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

225 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

7280 to 8760 poundsReference

5800 to 7400 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

7.50x18Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

9.50x42Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 7.50x18. Rear: 9.50x42Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 13.6x38. Rear: 13.6x38Reference

2WD Length

368 cmReference

377 cmReference

4WD Length

388 cmReference

410 cmReference

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

154 to 205 cmReference

4WD Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

167 to 218 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 203 cmReference

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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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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 Rear tread

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142 to 193 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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142 to 187 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

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Charging amps

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33Reference

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

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.