Compare/Ford 5610 vs Ford 6610S

Ford 5610 vs Ford 6610S

Verdict: Ford 5610 vs Ford 6610S

The Ford 5610 and the Ford 6610S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 6610S leads on rated power with 76 hp against 72 hp. Ford 6610S is the newer design (1994 vs 1982). In short: choose the Ford 6610S 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

72 hp

76 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

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, before shifting gear or range.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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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

63.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

39.8 kWReference

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Displacement

4.2 LReference

5.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

112 x 127 mmReference

Power

51.1 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

53.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Torque

260.4 NmReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

11.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

13.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

46.7 kWReference

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Max power

39.5 kWReference

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Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.406 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.483 mmReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

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Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

305mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

56.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

46.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

56.8 LReference

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Type

synchromesh partial power shiftReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Capacity

56.8 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

Valves

1Reference

2Reference

Pump flow

68.9 lpmReference

36.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

13.6 lpmReference

36.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

position and top-link draft controlReference

position control with top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1832 kgReference

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Rear PTO

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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Steering cap.

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2.2 LReference

Rear lift

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1832 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

79.5 LReference

50.0 LReference

Steering

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2.2 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

222 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

225 cmReference

Weight

5695 to 6300 poundsReference

5695 to 6335 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

14.9-24 (4WD)Reference

14.9x24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

16.9-30Reference

Length

368 cmReference

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Width

174 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

243 cmReference

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

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Shipping

2583 kgReference

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2WD ROPS Operating

2857 kgReference

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Ballasted

4399 kgReference

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2WD Length

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368 cmReference

4WD Length

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388 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2583 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2873 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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46 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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45 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

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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

Serial number decal inside the hood panel.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

75 (Series II Cab)Reference

55Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Charging volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

15.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3437 kgReference

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Speeds

6610S Serial Numbers

1994

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ZX35000Reference

1995

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351863MReference

1996

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353483MReference

1997

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354758MReference

1998

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358416MReference

1999

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361105MReference

2000

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363210MReference

2001

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365619MReference

2002

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368034MReference

2003

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371020MReference

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.