Compare/Ford 5900 vs Ford 6610S

Ford 5900 vs Ford 6610S

Verdict: Ford 5900 vs Ford 6610S

The Ford 5900 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 73 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 6610S is the newer design (1994 vs 1985). In short: choose the Ford 6610S 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

73 hp

76 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

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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Engine

Engine (gross)

54.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

39.5 kWReference

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Displacement

4.2 LReference

5.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

112 x 127 mmReference

Power (gross)

54.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

53.0 LReference

11.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

13.0 LReference

Engine

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63.4 kWReference

Power

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63.4 kWReference

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

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

305mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

56.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

53.0 LReference

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Type

sliding gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Capacity

53.0 LReference

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Valves

1Reference

2Reference

Pump flow

22.7 lpmReference

36.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

13.6 lpmReference

36.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

1515 kgReference

1832 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1900Reference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Steering cap.

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2.2 LReference

Control

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position control with top-link draft sensingReference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

50.0 LReference

Steering

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2.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

222 cmReference

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Weight

2612 kgReference

5695 to 6335 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

14.9x24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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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222 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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225 cmReference

2WD Length

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368 cmReference

4WD Length

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388 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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243 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

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

Serial number decal inside the hood panel.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

32Reference

55Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Charging volts

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12Reference

Ford 5900 Height

ROPS

238 cmReference

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Exhaust

243 cmReference

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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.