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Ford 5610 vs Ford 5900
Verdict: Ford 5610 vs Ford 5900
The Ford 5610 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 5,695 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 5900 is the newer design (1985 vs 1982). In short: choose the Ford 5900 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 5610 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
72 hp
73 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
A shift-on-the-move under-speed added to the 8/4 synchromesh transmission.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Variants
5610 II
1986-1993Reference
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5610S
economy modelReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
53.7 kWReference
54.4 kWReference
Engine
51.1 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
39.8 kWReference
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Displacement
4.2 LReference
4.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power
51.1 kWReference
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Power (gross)
53.7 kWReference
54.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
260.4 NmReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
53.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
12.8 LReference
12.8 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
46.7 kWReference
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Max power
39.5 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
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39.5 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual PowerReference
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Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
305mm dry discReference
305mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
46.2 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
46.7 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
56.8 LReference
53.0 LReference
Type
synchromesh partial power shiftReference
sliding gearReference
Capacity
56.8 LReference
53.0 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Valves
1Reference
1Reference
Pump flow
68.9 lpmReference
22.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
13.6 lpmReference
13.6 lpmReference
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
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1902Reference
540@1900Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
44.7 kWReference
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Rear lift
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1515 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
79.5 LReference
75.7 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
222 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
225 cmReference
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Weight
5695 to 6300 poundsReference
2612 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
16.9-30Reference
Ag front
14.9-24 (4WD)Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
16.9-38Reference
16.9-30Reference
Length
368 cmReference
370 cmReference
Width
174 cmReference
195 cmReference
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
137 to 198 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 228 cmReference
162 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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Wheelbase
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222 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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45 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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43 cmReference
Steering wheel
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173 cmReference
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
ZX00001Reference
1986
C750422Reference
ZX00486Reference
1987
C763288Reference
ZX00700Reference
1988
BB31777Reference
ZX01046Reference
1989
BB80620Reference
ZX02245Reference
1990
BC26239Reference
ZX03006Reference
1991
BC68791Reference
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1992
BD02482Reference
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1993
BD37479Reference
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Location:
Transmission, top rightReference
Transmission, upper front-rightReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
75 (Series II Cab)Reference
32Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
15.5 l/hourReference
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Max pull
3437 kgReference
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Speeds
5900 Serial Numbers
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.