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Ford 6500 vs Ford 8400
Verdict: Ford 6500 vs Ford 8400
The Ford 6500 and the Ford 8400 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8400 leads on rated power with 125 hp against 77 hp. Ford 8400 is the lighter machine (5,005 kg vs 6,463 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 6500 is the newer design (1973 vs 1968). In short: choose the Ford 8400 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 6500 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Ford
62
Fit score
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Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
77 hp
125 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Final drives
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planetaryReference
Differential lock
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hydraulic rearReference
Engine
Engine
57.5 kWReference
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Displacement
4.2 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power
57.5 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2300Reference
Torque
295.6 NmReference
415.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
26.5 LReference
11.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
17.0 LReference
Fuel tank
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162.8 LReference
Engine (gross)
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93.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
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80.8 kWReference
Power (net)
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80.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
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93.1 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
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Dual PowerReference
Capacities
Fuel
75.7 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
151.4 LReference
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Capacity
151.4 LReference
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Total flow
123.4 lpmReference
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PTO (claimed)
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78.8 kWReference
Type
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two-speed power shiftReference
Pressure
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172.4 barReference
Pump flow
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60.6 lpmReference
Steering flow
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15.9 lpmReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540/1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
226 cmReference
232 cmReference
Weight
6463 kgReference
5005 kgReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
16.9-28Reference
23.1-30Reference
Industrial front
14-17.5Reference
7.50-18Reference
Industrial rear
18.4-28Reference
23.1-30Reference
Length
756 cmReference
391 cmReference
Width
213 cmReference
231 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
271 cmReference
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Shipping weight
6463 kgReference
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Max weight
8164 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
39 cmReference
64 cmReference
Front tread
165 cmReference
142 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
162 cmReference
172 to 203 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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234 cmReference
Height (hood)
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188 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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46 cmReference
Ford 6500 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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55Reference
Battery AH
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128Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 15ft HD Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 15ft HD BackhoeReference
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Digging depth
477 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
459 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
563 cmReference
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Loading height
304 cmReference
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Bucket force
3810 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
2807 kgReference
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Speeds
Variants
8000
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farm tractorReference
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.