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Tractor · 1975Unverified

Ford 5600

Name: Ford 5600
Brand: Ford

Ford 5600 — Row-Crop tractor · 69 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 5600 is a tractor with an approximate engine power output of 69 hp, situated in the mid-range of its class. This model was manufactured from 1975 to 1981. It features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a four-wheel drive system with a powershift transmission. The operating weight of the Ford 5600 is specified as 5475 to 7310 pounds.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

69 hp

Max power

37.4 kW

Weight

5475 to 7310 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

116 rows

Recorded power

69 hp

Transmissions

16-speed two-speed power shift

Production years

1975-1981

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Original price was $26,000 in 1981Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Differential mechanical wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station. Two-post ROPS available. Cab optional with available heat and air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Ford 3.8L 4-cyl dieselReference

Ford 4.2L 4-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank75.7 LReference

Fuel tank71.9 LReference

Fuel tank49.2 LReference

Engine (gross)51.5 kWReference

Engine (net)48.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)37.4 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke107 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)48.5 kWReference

Power (gross)51.5 kWReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2100Reference

Torque246.8 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity12.3 LReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Blue Power Special engine available in 1981 only. Advertised power performance was the same as the 3.8L.Reference

Displacement4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke107 x 107 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed45.1 kWReference

Max power37.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed43.6 kWReference

Max power35.7 kWReference

Transmission

16-speed two-speed power shiftReference

8-speed gearReference

TransmissionDual-PowerReference

Typetwo-speed power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

TypegearReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)45.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)45.1 kWReference

Pressure144.8 barReference

Valves1 or 2Reference

Pump flow36.7 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Controltop-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift1515 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Engine RPM540@1900Reference

Power at rated PTO speed42.4 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed41.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase222 cmReference

Weight5475 to 7310 poundsReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-30Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag rear16.9-30Reference

Length359 cmReference

Width183 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)45 cmReference

Front tread133 to 204 cmReference

Rear tread132 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread167 to 228 cmReference

2678 kgReference

3315 kgReference

Shipping2483 kgReference

Ford 5600 attachments

front-end loaderReference

5600 Serial Numbers

1975C450700Reference

1976C490300Reference

1977C527300Reference

1978C560500Reference

1979C595800Reference

1980C635700Reference

1981C660700Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps32Reference

Charging amps51Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH128Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 772 loaderReference

Ford 774 loaderReference

Ford 772QT loaderReference

Ford 5600 Height

Hood154 cmReference

Cab270 cmReference

Exhaust275 cmReference

Test results

NTTL 1201: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 1227: diesel 16-speed 2WDReference

Diesel 8-speed 2WDMarch 15 - 29, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1201 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use14.8 l/hourReference

Fuel use13.6 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Max pull3222 kgReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel 16-speed 2WDOctober 5 - 20, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1227 fileReference

Fuel use15.1 l/hourReference

Fuel use14.0 l/hourReference

Gear 8 used for power test.Reference

Max pull3238 kgReference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 16.9x30 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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