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Ford 5900 vs Ford 6600
Verdict: Ford 5900 vs Ford 6600
The Ford 5900 and the Ford 6600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 6600 leads on rated power with 76 hp against 73 hp. Ford 5900 is the lighter machine (2,612 kg vs 5,475 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 1975). In short: choose the Ford 6600 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 5900 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
73 hp
76 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
54.4 kWReference
56.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
39.5 kWReference
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Displacement
4.2 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (gross)
54.4 kWReference
56.3 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Compression
16.3:1Reference
7.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
53.0 LReference
8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
12.8 LReference
12.3 LReference
Fuel tank
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124.9 LReference
Engine (net)
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54.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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43.2 kWReference
Power (net)
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54.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Torque
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271.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Power at rated engine speed
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50.8 kWReference
Max power
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41.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
305mm dry discReference
304mm dry discReference
Transmission
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Dual-PowerReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
46.2 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
53.0 LReference
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Type
sliding gearReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Capacity
53.0 LReference
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Valves
1Reference
1 or 2Reference
Pump flow
22.7 lpmReference
36.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
13.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift
1515 kgReference
1832 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1900Reference
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PTO (tested)
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52.6 kWReference
Pressure
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144.8 barReference
Control
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top-link draft sensingReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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50.7 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
75.7 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
222 cmReference
223 cmReference
Weight
2612 kgReference
5475 to 7020 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
186.9-30Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
16.9-30Reference
186.9-30Reference
Length
370 cmReference
389 cmReference
Width
195 cmReference
185 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
45 cmReference
45 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
43 cmReference
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Front tread
137 to 198 cmReference
133 to 204 cmReference
Rear tread
162 to 203 cmReference
167 to 228 cmReference
Steering wheel
173 cmReference
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Height (hood)
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173 cmReference
Height (cab)
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270 cmReference
Shipping
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2483 kgReference
Operating
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3184 kgReference
Ballasted
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4399 kgReference
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
On transmission housing, front-right cornerReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
32Reference
51 )Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Ford 5900 Height
ROPS
238 cmReference
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Exhaust
243 cmReference
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Variants
6600
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utility chassisReference
6700
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row-crop chassisReference
Ford 6600 attachments
6600 Serial Numbers
1975
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C450700Reference
1976
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C490300Reference
1977
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C527300Reference
1978
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C560500Reference
1979
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C595800Reference
1980
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C635700Reference
1981
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C660700Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
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17.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
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3296 kgReference
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.