Compare/Ford 5610 vs Ford 5610 Mark III

Ford 5610 vs Ford 5610 Mark III

Verdict: Ford 5610 vs Ford 5610 Mark III

The Ford 5610 and the Ford 5610 Mark III are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 72 hp. Ford 5610 is the lighter machine (5,695 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 1982). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

72 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

A shift-on-the-move under-speed added to the 8/4 synchromesh transmission.Reference

With 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Variants

5610 II

1986-1993Reference

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5610S

economy modelReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

53.7 kWReference

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Engine

51.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

39.8 kWReference

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Displacement

4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

Power

51.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

53.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2070Reference

Torque

260.4 NmReference

275.0 NmReference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

46.7 kWReference

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Max power

39.5 kWReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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79.5 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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106.0 LReference

Engine (net)

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53.7 kWReference

Power (net)

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53.7 kWReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

305mm dry discReference

330mm discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

46.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

56.8 LReference

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Type

synchromesh partial power shiftReference

open center with closed-center valvesReference

Capacity

56.8 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

68.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

13.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

position and top-link draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1832 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1902Reference

540@1900Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

44.7 kWReference

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SCV flow

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54.9 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2664 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

79.5 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

222 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

225 cmReference

Weight

5695 to 6300 poundsReference

7280 to 8760 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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Ag front

14.9-24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

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Length

368 cmReference

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Width

174 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

243 cmReference

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Height (cab)

270 cmReference

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Ground clearance

46 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 204 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 228 cmReference

142 to 203 cmReference

Shipping

2583 kgReference

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2WD ROPS Operating

2857 kgReference

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Ballasted

4399 kgReference

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2WD Rear tire

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18.4-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Length

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368 cmReference

4WD Length

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388 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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132 to 2260 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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3302 kgReference

2WD Cab

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3492 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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3592 kgReference

4WD Cab

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3973 kgReference

Ford 5610 attachments

5610 Serial Numbers

1982

C682000Reference

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1983

C694500Reference

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1984

C707400Reference

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1985

C732600Reference

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1986

C750422Reference

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1987

C763288Reference

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1988

BB31777Reference

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1989

BB80620Reference

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1990

BC26239Reference

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1991

BC68791Reference

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1992

BD02482Reference

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1993

BD37479Reference

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Location:

Transmission, top rightReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

75 (Series II Cab)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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80Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

15.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3437 kgReference

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Speeds

Ford 5610 Height

Cab

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266 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

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279 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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287 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.