Ford 6500
The Ford 6500 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 380 ci 6.2 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 112 hp / 83.5 kW.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 112 hp / 83.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Overview
 | Row-Crop tractor | Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Belgium | |
The EVA-built Ford 6500 used the rear end of a 5000 with a Ford industrial engine. | |
Ford 6500 Engine | |
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Ford 6.2L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 6500 Power | |
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Engine | 112 hp
83.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Full dimensions and tires ...  |
Engine
Engine Detail — 380 ci / 6.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford 2714E |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 380 ci
6.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.21x4.53 inches
107 x 115 mm |
Power | 112 hp
83.5 kW |
Transmission
Transmission |
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Dimensions
Ford 6500 Tires |
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Dimensions |
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Photos
Ford 6500
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 6500 based on its 112 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 6500.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 6500 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 6500.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)112 hp
Kilowatts (kW)83.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)113.6 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Ford 6500 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Ford 6500
Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 112 hp / 83.5 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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Production Years:1967 - 1971