Compare/Ford 5900 vs Ford 6530

Ford 5900 vs Ford 6530

Verdict: Ford 5900 vs Ford 6530

The Ford 5900 and the Ford 6530 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 5900 leads on rated power with 73 hp against 70 hp. Ford 5900 is the lighter machine (2,612 kg vs 5,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 6530 is the newer design (1992 vs 1985). In short: choose the Ford 5900 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

73 hp

70 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

Optional transmission adds two creeper ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

54.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

39.5 kWReference

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Displacement

4.2 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Power (gross)

54.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

53.0 LReference

11.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

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Fuel tank

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73.1 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

Clutch

305mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

53.0 LReference

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Type

sliding gearReference

synchromeshReference

Capacity

53.0 LReference

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Valves

1Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

22.7 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

13.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

1515 kgReference

2355 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@1900Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

222 cmReference

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Weight

2612 kgReference

5800 to 7400 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50x18Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Length

370 cmReference

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Width

195 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

45 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

43 cmReference

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Front tread

137 to 198 cmReference

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Rear tread

162 to 203 cmReference

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Steering wheel

173 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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9.50x42Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50x18. Rear: 9.50x42Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6x38. Rear: 13.6x38Reference

2WD Length

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377 cmReference

4WD Length

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410 cmReference

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 Front tread

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154 to 205 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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167 to 218 cmReference

2WD Rear tread

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142 to 193 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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142 to 187 cmReference

5900 Serial Numbers

1985

ZX00001Reference

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1986

ZX00486Reference

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1987

ZX00700Reference

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1988

ZX01046Reference

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1989

ZX02245Reference

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1990

ZX03006Reference

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Location:

Transmission, upper front-rightReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

32Reference

33Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Ford 5900 Height

ROPS

238 cmReference

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Exhaust

243 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.