Compare/Ford 6500 vs Ford A-64

Ford 6500 vs Ford A-64

Verdict: Ford 6500 vs Ford A-64

The Ford 6500 and the Ford A-64 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford A-64 leads on rated power with 125 hp against 77 hp. Ford 6500 is the lighter machine (6,463 kg vs 21,381 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford A-64 is the newer design (1975 vs 1973). In short: choose the Ford A-64 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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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

77 hp

125 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

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

Compression

16.5:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2300Reference

Torque

295.6 NmReference

409.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

26.5 LReference

34.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

17.0 LReference

36.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

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93.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

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90.2 kWReference

Power (net)

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90.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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93.2 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

189.2 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

151.4 LReference

189.2 LReference

Capacity

151.4 LReference

189.2 LReference

Total flow

123.4 lpmReference

264.9 lpmReference

Type

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power shiftReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Pump flow

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106.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

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87.1 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

226 cmReference

281 cmReference

Weight

6463 kgReference

21381 to 24794 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

17.5-25Reference

Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

17.5-25Reference

Industrial front

14-17.5Reference

20.5-25Reference

Industrial rear

18.4-28Reference

20.5-25Reference

Length

756 cmReference

655 cmReference

Width

213 cmReference

237 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

271 cmReference

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Shipping weight

6463 kgReference

9698 kgReference

Max weight

8164 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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Front tread

165 cmReference

189 cmReference

Rear tread

162 cmReference

189 cmReference

Operating weight

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11246 kgReference

Ground clearance

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37 cmReference

Ford 6500 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

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-64 attachments

Ford A-64 Height

ROPS

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320 cmReference

Cab

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320 cmReference

Exhaust

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332 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.