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Ford 6500 vs Ford A-62
Verdict: Ford 6500 vs Ford A-62
The Ford 6500 and the Ford A-62 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford A-62 leads on rated power with 103 hp against 77 hp. Ford 6500 is the lighter machine (6,463 kg vs 16,114 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford A-62 is the newer design (1975 vs 1973). In short: choose the Ford A-62 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
Clear
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
77 hp
103 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine
57.5 kWReference
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Displacement
4.2 LReference
4.4 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
15.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
295.6 NmReference
377.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
26.5 LReference
34.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
26.5 LReference
Engine (gross)
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76.8 kWReference
Engine (net)
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74.6 kWReference
Power (net)
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74.6 kWReference
Power (gross)
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76.8 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
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Allison 2000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
75.7 LReference
151.4 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
151.4 LReference
151.4 LReference
Capacity
151.4 LReference
151.4 LReference
Total flow
123.4 lpmReference
177.9 lpmReference
Type
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power shiftReference
Pressure
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172.4 barReference
Pump flow
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64.3 lpmReference
Steering flow
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49.2 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
226 cmReference
261 cmReference
Weight
6463 kgReference
16114 to 19740 poundsReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
15.5-25Reference
Rear tire
16.9-28Reference
15.5-25Reference
Industrial front
14-17.5Reference
17.5-25Reference
Industrial rear
18.4-28Reference
17.5-25Reference
Length
756 cmReference
591 cmReference
Width
213 cmReference
217 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
271 cmReference
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Shipping weight
6463 kgReference
7309 kgReference
Max weight
8164 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
39 cmReference
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Front tread
165 cmReference
173 cmReference
Rear tread
162 cmReference
173 cmReference
Operating weight
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8954 kgReference
Ground clearance
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38 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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72Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
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
Ford A-62 attachments
Ford A-62 Height
ROPS
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312 cmReference
Cab
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312 cmReference
Exhaust
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325 cmReference
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.