New Holland 5610
The New Holland 5610 is a tractor produced by New Holland. It is equipped with a 256 ci 4.2 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 68.5 hp / 51.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 72 hp / 53.7 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 5695 to 6300 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 68.5 hp / 51.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 72 hp / 53.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
21 gal
79.5 L
Transmission
Dual Power
Operating Weight
5695 to 6300 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1982 - 1993
Utility tractor |
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Note: the New Holland model 5610 is the same as the Ford 5610. The following data is from the 5610 listing. |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | New Holland |
Utility tractor | |
Original price was $24,500 in 1993 | |
New Holland 5610 Engine | |
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Ford 4.2L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
New Holland 5610 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 72 hp
53.7 kW |
Engine | 68.5 hp
51.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 62 hp
46.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 53.43 hp
39.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 62.57 hp
46.7 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Differential mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post fixed ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 21 gal
79.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 15 gal
56.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 15 gal
56.8 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 1 |
Pump flow | 9.7 gpm (Series I)
36.7 lpm |
18.2 gpm (Series II)
68.9 lpm | |
Steering flow | 3.6 gpm
13.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position and top-link draft control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3120 lbs (Series I)
1415 kg |
4040 lbs (Series II)
1832 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 OptOptional | |
Engine RPM | 540@1902 |
1000@1902 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 87.5 inches
222 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 88.8 inches
225 cm |
Weight | 5695 to 6300 pounds |
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 (Series I) |
51 (Series II ROPS) | |
75 (Series II Cab) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 128 |
Engine
Note: the New Holland model 5610 is the same as the Ford 5610. The following data is from the 5610 listing. |
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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 | 4.4x4.2 inches
112 x 107 mm |
Power | 68.5 hp
51.1 kW |
Power (gross) | 72 hp
53.7 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 192 lb-ft
260.4 Nm |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 9 qts
8.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 13.5 qts
12.8 L |
Transmission
Note: the New Holland model 5610 is the same as the Ford 5610. The following data is from the 5610 listing. |
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Transmission options | |
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8-speed | |
8-speed synchromesh | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
16-speed synchromesh partial power shift |
Transmission — Dual-range
Transmission | Dual-range |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 305mm dry disc |
With 18.4x34 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Dual-range
Transmission | Dual-range |
Type | synchromesh |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
With 18.4x34 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Dual Power
Transmission | Dual Power |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
The Dual Power adds a shift-on-the-move to an under-speed on the basic 8/2 gear transmission. | |
With 18.4x34 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Dual Power
Transmission | Dual Power |
Type | synchromesh partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
A shift-on-the-move under-speed added to the 8/4 synchromesh transmission. | |
With 18.4x34 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Note: the New Holland model 5610 is the same as the Ford 5610. The following data is from the 5610 listing. |
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New Holland 5610 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 (2WD) |
11.2-24 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 16.9-30 |
Ag front | 7.50-18 (2WD) |
10.00-16 (2WD) | |
12.4-24 (4WD) | |
13.6-24 (4WD) | |
14.9-24 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 18.4-30 |
16.9-34 | |
18.4-34 | |
15.5-38 | |
16.9-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 87.5 inches
222 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 88.8 inches
225 cm |
Length | 145 inches
368 cm |
Width | 68.6 inches
174 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 95.9 inches
243 cm |
Height (cab) | 106.6 inches
270 cm |
Ground clearance | 18.4 inches
46 cm |
Front tread | 52 to 80.5 inches
132 to 204 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 80 inches
152 to 203 cm (manual) |
Rear tread | 56 to 90 inches
142 to 228 cm (power) |
New Holland 5610 Weight | |
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Shipping | 5695 lbs
2583 kg |
2WD ROPS Operating | 6300 lbs
2857 kg |
Ballasted | 9700 lbs
4399 kg |
Tests
Note: the New Holland model 5610 is the same as the Ford 5610. The following data is from the 5610 listing. |
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Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 1428: diesel 16x4 4WD | |
NTTL 1429: diesel 16x8 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1428 | |
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Diesel 16x4 4WD
March 25 - April 19, 1982
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1428 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 62.54 hp
46.6 kW |
Fuel use | 4.2 gal/hour
15.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 60.58 hp
45.2 kW |
Fuel use | 3.9 gal/hour
14.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 53.43 hp
39.8 kW |
Fuel use | 4.2 gal/hour
15.9 l/hour |
Gear 6L used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7,408 lbs
3360 kg |
Gear 3L used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1429 | |
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Diesel 16x8 2WD
April 5 - May 6, 1982
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1429 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 62.57 hp
46.7 kW |
Fuel use | 4.2 gal/hour
15.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 59.99 hp
44.7 kW |
Fuel use | 3.9 gal/hour
14.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 52.98 hp
39.5 kW |
Fuel use | 4.1 gal/hour
15.5 l/hour |
Gear 6L used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7,578 lbs
3437 kg |
Gear 2H used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Note: the New Holland model 5610 is the same as the Ford 5610. The following data is from the 5610 listing. |
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Attachment overview | |
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Ford 777B loader | |
Ford 777D loader | |
Ford 777F loader | |
Ford 7210 loader | |
Three loaders were available. The 777B was available for two-wheel drive tractors. The 777D could be fitted to 2WD models with ROPS. The 777F loader fit four-wheel drive tractors with ROPS or cab. |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for New Holland 5610.
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
New Holland 5610 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for New Holland 5610.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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