Ford 5900

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Ford 5900 is a utility tractor that was produced by Ford from 1985 to 1993. As a 2WD tractor, it features a Ford 4.2 L four-cylinder diesel engine with natural aspiration. The engine has a displacement of 256 cubic inches and is liquid-cooled. It operates with an 8-speed sliding gear transmission and a dry disc clutch. A notable aspect of the Ford 5900 is its power steering and open center hydraulic system. The tractor's tires are agricultural (Ag) types, with 7.50-16 front tires and 16.9-30 rear tires. Its operating weight is 5760 lbs, and it is outfitted with a two-post fixed ROPS for the operator. For its power take-off needs, it uses an independent PTO system with a rate of 540 rpm. Manufactured over an 8-year span, this model has stood as a reliable utility tractor in Ford's lineup.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 73

Transmission: Sliding gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5760

Fuel Type: Diesel

Ford 5900 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 66% of similar tractors.
Hitch Capacity
Average
Greater than 61% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 47% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Ford
Model
-
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
256
Bore (in)
4.41
Stroke (in)
4.21
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output (hp)
73

Transmission

Type
Sliding gear
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
146
Width (in)
76.9
Height (in)
94 (ROPS height)
Operating Weight (lb)
5760

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
13.5
Front Tire Diameter (in)
16
Front Tire Width (in)
7.5
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
30
Rear Tire Width (in)
16.9
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag
Manufacture - End Year
1993
Hitch Type
Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category
II
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
3340
Operator Station Type
Two-post fixed ROPS
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Open center

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