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Ford 5600

The Ford 5600 is a row crop tractor made from 1975 to 1981. It's a 2WD model with power steering and a two-speed power shift transmission. This tractor has 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving farmers lots of options for different tasks. Under the hood, the Ford 5600 has a 4-cylinder diesel engine that's naturally aspirated and liquid-cooled. The engine puts out 69 hp at 2100 rpm, which is below average for tractors. It has a displacement of 233 ci, which is also on the lower end. The tractor weighs 5,908 lb and measures 141.3 inches long, 72 inches wide, and 106.3 inches tall. It has a Category II rear hitch that can lift 3,340 lb, which is about average. The Ford 5600 also features an independent PTO that runs at 540 rpm, an open center hydraulic system, and differential mechanical wet disc brakes.

ManufacturerFordPower69 hpEngine4-cylTransTwo-speed power shift
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Quick specs

Category
Row Crop
Engine Power Output
69hp
Operating Weight
5,908 lb
Transmission
Two-speed power shift
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At a glance

How the 5600 compares

vs. Row Crop median

Distribution

Engine Power (hp)

Across all Row Crop tractors

69 hp · 11th

This model

12
Median 138 hp
283
This modelRow Crop tractorsMediann = 1,206

The 5600 ranks at the 11th percentile for engine power among recorded row crop tractors.

Overview

About the Ford 5600

The Ford 5600 is a row crop tractor made from 1975 to 1981. It's a 2WD model with power steering and a two-speed power shift transmission. This tractor has 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving farmers lots of options for different tasks. Under the hood, the Ford 5600 has a 4-cylinder diesel engine that's naturally aspirated and liquid-cooled. The engine puts out 69 hp at 2100 rpm, which is below average for tractors. It has a displacement of 233 ci, which is also on the lower end. The tractor weighs 5,908 lb and measures 141.3 inches long, 72 inches wide, and 106.3 inches tall. It has a Category II rear hitch that can lift 3,340 lb, which is about average. The Ford 5600 also features an independent PTO that runs at 540 rpm, an open center hydraulic system, and differential mechanical wet disc brakes.

Full specifications

Every recorded spec

General

ManufacturerFord
Model5600
CategoryRow Crop tractor
Type4x2 2WD
Years built1975–1981
Operating weight5,908lb

Engine

MakeFord
Power69hp
Cylinders4
Displacement233ci
Bore4.21in
Stroke4.21in

Transmission

TypeTwo-speed power shift
Forward gears16
Reverse gears4

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x2 2WD
Drive2WD
SteeringPower
BrakesDifferential mechanical wet disc
CabOpen

Hydraulics

TypeOpen center

Power take-off

Rear PTOIndependent
PTO speed540rpm

Dimensions

Length141.3in
Width72in
Height106.3in
Operating weight5,908lb

Capacities

Cooling system3.25gal

Head to head

5600 vs. Row Crop median

How the Ford 5600 compares to other Row Crop tractors

SpecThis modelRow Crop medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Power69 hp138 hp-50%11th
Engine Displacement233 ci391 ci-40%13th
Cylinders46-33%17th
Forward Gears1616at median50th
Operating Weight5,908 lb12,307 lb-52%11th
Length141 in180 in-21%13th
Width72 in91.2 in-21%8th
Height106 in114 in-6%27th
3-Point Hitch Capacity3,340 lb11,023 lb-70%3rd

Medians and percentiles are computed from the row crop tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 2791,417 models).

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FAQ

Common questions

When was the Ford 5600 made?

The Ford 5600 was manufactured from 1975 to 1981.

What is the engine power output of the Ford 5600?

Rated engine output for the Ford 5600 is 69 hp, delivered by a 4-cylinder engine. The engine displaces 233 ci.

What is the operating weight of the Ford 5600?

In working trim, the Ford 5600 comes in at roughly 5,908 lb.

Which transmission does the Ford 5600 use?

The Ford 5600 is equipped with a Two-speed power shift transmission with 16 forward gears.

What type of hydraulic system does the Ford 5600 use?

Hydraulics on the Ford 5600 are Open center.

What hitch category is the Ford 5600?

The Ford 5600 uses a Category II hitch with a lift capacity of 3,340 lb.

How do I maintain a Ford 5600?

Routine service for the Ford 5600 covers engine oil and filter changes, hydraulic and coolant level checks, air filter cleaning, and scheduled inspections. Refer to the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for exact intervals.