Compare/Ford 6530 vs Ford Commander 6000

Ford 6530 vs Ford Commander 6000

Verdict: Ford 6530 vs Ford Commander 6000

The Ford 6530 and the Ford Commander 6000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 6530 leads on rated power with 70 hp against 66 hp. Ford Commander 6000 is the lighter machine (3,234 kg vs 5,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 6530 is the newer design (1992 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 6530 for outright pulling power, or the Ford Commander 6000 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

70 hp

66 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Optional transmission adds two creeper ranges.Reference

Diesel 10-speed 2WDMarch 15 - 31, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 878 fileReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

73.1 LReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

3.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 115 mmReference

92 x 91 mmReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2430Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.4 LReference

Plows

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5Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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46.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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8.8:1Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Coolant capacity

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14.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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49.9 kWReference

Max power

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46.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Ford Select-O-SpeedReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

52.2 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Type

synchromeshReference

full power shiftReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

17.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Rear lift

2355 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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49.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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13.2 LReference

Capacity

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13.2 LReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2225Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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40.6 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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Weight

5800 to 7400 poundsReference

3234 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x18Reference

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

9.50x42Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50x18. Rear: 9.50x42Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6x38. Rear: 13.6x38Reference

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2WD Length

377 cmReference

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4WD Length

410 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

276 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2630 kgReference

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4WD Weight

3356 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

80 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

63 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (drawbar)

63 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (drawbar)

65 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

154 to 205 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

167 to 218 cmReference

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2WD Rear tread

142 to 193 cmReference

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4WD Rear tread

142 to 187 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

Rear tire

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13.6-38 (row-crop)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 15.5-38 (all-purpose)Reference

Length

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360 cmReference

Width

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181 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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198 cmReference

Height (hood)

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177 cmReference

Operating weight

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3234 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4347 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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49 cmReference

Front tread

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142 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 213 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

20Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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98.4 LReference

Commander 6000 Serial Numbers

1965

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C100000Reference

1966

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C123000Reference

1967

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C160000Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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20.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3368 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.