- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1975–1981
It sits on the utility/standard-size boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 5600 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
Ford 233 DF or 256 DF four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 67.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
67.1 hp
50.0 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5600”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 7,165 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,136 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 9.7 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
Ford 5600 (A) specs: key facts
The Ford 5600 (A) was built from 1975 to 1981.
The Ford 5600 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 50.0 kW (67.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 5600 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Ford 5600 (A) has a Ford 233 DF or 256 DF engine, a 4-cylinder diesel unit.
The Ford 5600 (A) weighs 3,250 kg (7,165 lb) unladen.
The Ford 5600 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 5600 (A) lifts 1,876 kg (4,136 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 5600 (A) delivers 36.6 L/min (9.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5600”
How does the 5600 (A) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 346 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 356 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 5600 (A) have?
The only figure for the 5600 (A) is 67.1 hp (50.0 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5600”
What engine is in a 5600 (A)?
A 5600 (A) has a Ford 233 DF or 256 DF, a 4-cylinder diesel engine.
| Make & model | Ford 233 DF or 256 DF |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5600”
How much will a 5600 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 5600 (A) lifts 4,136 lb (1,876 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 9.7 gpm · 36.6 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 4,136 lb · 1,876 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,902 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5600”
What transmission does a 5600 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 5600 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry BORG & BECK single plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanically operated recirculating ball steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5600”
How much does a 5600 (A) weigh?
A 5600 (A) weighs 7,165 lb (3,250 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,165 lb · 3,250 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 87.5 in · 2,223 mm |
| Length | 143.5 in · 3,645 mm |
| Width | 81.5–93.0 in · 2,070–2,362 mm |
| Height | 97.5 in · 2,477 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.5 in · 420 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 52.5–80.6 in · 1,334–2,048 mm |
| Rear track | 64.0–80.1 in · 1,626–2,034 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.8 ft · 3.29 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5600”
What oil does a 5600 (A) take, and how much?
A 5600 (A) engine takes 9.0 qt (8.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5600” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 12.0 qt · 11.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5600” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 42.6 qt · 40.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5600” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 2.6 qt · 2.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5600” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 13.0 qt · 12.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5600” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 5600 (A)?
Within 10% of its 67.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- VOLVO-BM 225067 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1983Side by side with the 5600 (A) →
- VOLVO-BM 225067 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1983Side by side with the 5600 (A) →
- VOLVO-BM 225467 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1983Side by side with the 5600 (A) →
- VOLVO-BM T 225467 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1983Side by side with the 5600 (A) →
- Renault 681 (S)67 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1986Side by side with the 5600 (A) →
- Renault 681-4 (S)67.1 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1986Side by side with the 5600 (A) →
Common questions about the Ford 5600 (A)
Is a 5600 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 5600 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 5600 (A) have?
A 5600 (A) has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 5600”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 5600 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-90207 · revision 915404. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document