Ford 5600 Specs & Features

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Ford 5600 Technical Specifications

Ford 5600 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1975 – 1981.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 5600 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Ford 5600 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Ford
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Original price:	$26,000 (1981 )

Ford 5600 Power

Engine:
Engine (gross):	69 hp 51.5 kW
Engine (net):	65 hp 48.5 kW
PTO (claimed):	60.5 hp 45.1 kW
Drawbar (tested):	50.09 hp 37.4 kW
PTO (tested):	60.49 hp 45.1 kW

Ford 5600 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	32
	51*Optional on open station tractor, standard with cab.
Battery volts:	12
Battery AH:	128

Ford 5600 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

4×4 MFWD 4WD

Final drives:

inboard planetary

Differential lock:

mechanical rear

Steering:

power

Brakes:

differential mechanical wet disc

Cab:

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

Transmissions:

16-speed two-speed power shift

8-speed gear

Hydraulics

Pressure:	2100 psi 144.8 bar
Valves:	1 or 2
Pump flow:	9.7 gpm 36.7 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	II
Control:	top-link draft sensing
Rear lift:	3340 lbs 1515 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540 (1.375)
	540/1000*Optional
Engine RPM:	540@1900

Title serial numbers

1975:	C450700
1976:	C490300
1977:	C527300
1978:	C560500
1979:	C595800
1980:	C635700
1981:	C660700
how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Ford 5600? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Ford 5600 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Ford
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	233 ci 3.8 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.20×4.20 inches 107 x 107 mm
Power (gross):	69 hp 51.5 kW
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	16.3:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Torque:	182 lb-ft 246.8 Nm
Torque RPM:	1400
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	9 qts 8.5 L
Coolant capacity:	13 qts 12.3 L *Capacity without cab heater or air-conditioning.

Ford 5600 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Transmission:	Dual-Power
Type:	two-speed power shift
Gears:	16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc

Ford 5600 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	87.5 inches 222 cm
Length:	141.6 inches 359 cm
Width:	72.2 inches 183 cm *Width over fenders with factory cab.
Clearance (front axle):	18 inches 45 cm
Front tread:	52.5 to 80.5 inches 133 to 204 cm
Rear tread:	52 to 80 inches 132 to 203 cm
Rear tread:	66 to 90 inches 167 to 228 cm *Power-adjust wheels.

Ford 5600 Weight
	5905 lbs 2678 kg (open station)
	7310 lbs 3315 kg (cab)
Shipping:	5475 lbs 2483 kg

Ford 5600 Height
Hood:	60.9 inches 154 cm
Cab:	106.6 inches 270 cm
Exhaust:	108.6 inches 275 cm

Ford 5600 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1201

Nebraska Tractor Test 1201
Diesel 8-speed 2WD March 15 – 29, 1976 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1201 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	60.49 hp 45.1 kW
Fuel use:	3.9 gal/hour 14.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	56.85 hp 42.4 kW
Fuel use:	3.6 gal/hour 13.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	50.09 hp 37.4 kW
Fuel use:	3.9 gal/hour 14.8 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	7105 lbs 3222 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1227

Nebraska Tractor Test 1227
Diesel 16-speed 2WD October 5 – 20, 1976 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1227 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	58.46 hp 43.6 kW
Fuel use:	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	56.00 hp 41.8 kW
Fuel use:	3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	47.86 hp 35.7 kW
Fuel use:	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull:	7140 lbs 3238 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford 5600 a good tractor?

The Ford 5600 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford 5600 take?

Check out the Ford 5600 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Ford made the 5600?

The Ford 5600 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1975 – 1981