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Tractor · 1985Unverified

Ford 5900

Name: Ford 5900
Brand: Ford

Ford 5900 — Utility tractor · 73 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 5900 is a tractor rated at approximately 73 hp, a mid-range power output for its class. Produced between 1985 and 1993, this model features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and an 8-speed gearbox. The Ford 5900 has an operating weight of 2612 kg and is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power

73 hp

Weight

2612 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

70 rows

Recorded power

73 hp

Recorded weight

2612 kg

Transmissions

8-speed sliding gear

Production years

1985-1993

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Utility tractorReference

Original price was $17,400 in 1993Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Two-post fixed ROPS.Reference

Engine

Ford 4.2L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)54.4 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)39.5 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke112 x 107 mmReference

Power (gross)54.4 kWReference

Fuel systemdirect injectionReference

Compression16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2100Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity12.8 LReference

Transmission

8-speed sliding gearReference

Typesliding gearReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch305mm dry discReference

Oil capacity53.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)46.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system53.0 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity53.0 LReference

Valves1Reference

Pump flow22.7 lpmReference

Steering flow13.6 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Rear lift1515 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Engine RPM540@1900Reference

Capacities

Fuel75.7 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase222 cmReference

Weight2612 kgReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-30Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag rear16.9-30Reference

Length370 cmReference

Width195 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)45 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)43 cmReference

Front tread137 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread162 to 203 cmReference

Steering wheel173 cmReference

5900 Serial Numbers

Location:Transmission, upper front-rightReference

1985ZX00001Reference

1986ZX00486Reference

1987ZX00700Reference

1988ZX01046Reference

1989ZX02245Reference

1990ZX03006Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps32Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH128Reference

Ford 5900 Height

ROPS238 cmReference

Exhaust243 cmReference

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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