Ford 5900
The Ford 5900 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 256 ci 4.2 L engine. The rated power output is 73 hp 54.4 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 5760 lbs 2612 kg.
Engine Power
73 hp
54.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
20 gal
75.7 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
5760 lbs
2612 kg
Ford 5900 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1985 - 1993
Utility tractor |
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1985 - 1993 | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Utility tractor | |
Original price was $17,400 in 1993 | |
Ford 5900 Engine | |
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Ford 4.2L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 5900 Transmission | |
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8-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 5900 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 73 hp
54.4 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 62 hp
46.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Two-post fixed ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 20 gal
75.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 14 gal
53.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 14 gal
53.0 L |
Valves | 1 |
Pump flow | 6 gpm
22.7 lpm |
Steering flow | 3.6 gpm
13.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 3340 lbs
1515 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 540@1900 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 87.5 inches
222 cm |
Weight | 5760 lbs
2612 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 32 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 128 |
References | |
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62 to 86 PTO hp Tractors published in 1989, by Ford | |
Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford |
Engine
Engine Detail — 256 ci / 4.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 256 ci
4.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.4094x4.2126 inches
112 x 107 mm |
Power (gross) | 73 hp
54.4 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Compression | 16.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 9 qts
8.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 13.5 qts
12.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse sliding gear
Type | sliding gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 305mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 56 qts
53.0 L |
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Dimensions
Ford 5900 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Ag rear | 16.9-30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 87.5 inches
222 cm |
Length | 146 inches
370 cm |
Width | 76.9 inches
195 cm |
Weight | 5760 lbs
2612 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 18 inches
45 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 17 inches
43 cm |
Front tread | 54 to 78 inches
137 to 198 cm |
Rear tread | 64 to 80 inches
162 to 203 cm |
Ford 5900 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 68.2 inches
173 cm |
ROPS | 94 inches
238 cm |
Exhaust | 96 inches
243 cm |
Photos
Ford 5900
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Ford 5900
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