Ford 5900

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford 5900 is a utility tractor that was made from 1985 to 1993. It's a 2WD tractor with power steering, which makes it easy to drive. The tractor has a sliding gear transmission with 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving the driver good control over speed.

Under the hood, the Ford 5900 has a 4-cylinder diesel engine that doesn't use a turbocharger. The engine is liquid-cooled and has a displacement of 256 cubic inches, which is above average for tractors. It produces 73 horsepower, which is also above average. The tractor weighs 5,760 pounds, making it a mid-weight option. It has a three-point hitch at the back that can lift up to 3,340 pounds, which is very high compared to other tractors. The PTO (Power Take-Off) runs at 540 rpm and is independent, meaning it can be used while the tractor is standing still.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 73 hp (54.4 kW)

Transmission: Sliding gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5760 lb (2613 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Ford 5900 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Ford 5900 is Average. It is greater than 67% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Ford 5900 is Average. It is greater than 58% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ford 5900 is Above Average. It is greater than 75% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Ford 5900 is Below Average. It is greater than 15% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors