Ford industrial tractors
Ford 6500
The Ford 6500 is an industrial tractor produced from 1973 to 1975. It features a Ford 4.2L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 77.1 hp (57.5 kW). The tractor has a 3-speed transmission with 3 forward and reverse gears and a 2-wheel drive configuration with power steering and mechanical wet disc brakes. It offers optional cab and supports front-end loader and backhoe attachments. The loader has a lift capacity of 5,000 lbs and breakout force of 10,000 lbs, while the backhoe provides a digging depth of up to 187.8 inches. The tractor's dimensions include an 89-inch wheelbase, 211 inches length with loader, and a shipping weight of 14,250 lbs.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 6500
Power
| Engine | 77.1 hp (57.5 kW) |
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Tires
| Industrial rear | 16.9-28, 18.4-28 |
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| Industrial front | 11.00-16, 14-17.5 |
Engine
| Type | diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
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| Model | Ford 4.2L 4-cyl diesel |
| Power | 77.1 hp (57.5 kW) |
| Torque | 218 lb-ft (295.6 Nm) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.40x4.20 inches (112 x 107 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Displacement | 256 ci (4.2 L) |
| Oil capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 40 gal (151.4 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 84 inches (213 cm) |
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| Length | 211 inches (with loader) (535 cm), 298 inches (with loader/backhoe) (756 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 89 inches (226 cm) |
| Max weight | 18000 lbs (8164 kg) |
| Rear tread | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Front tread | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 107 inches (271 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 14250 lbs (loader/backhoe) (6463 kg) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 15.5 inches (39 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 40 gal (151.4 L) |
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| Total flow | 32.6 gpm (123.4 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Cab | optional |
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| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Years produced | 1973 - 1975 |
Attachments
| Loader | Dump time2.2s Dump angle45.75° Lower time3.4s Raise time5.3s Lift capacity5,000 lbs lift (full at pin) (2268 kg) Breakout force10,000 lbs breakout (4536 kg) Reach (dumped)35.5 inches (90 cm) Reach (ground)87.375 inches (221 cm) Rollback angle55.25° Height (at pin)137.5 inches (349 cm) Clearance (dumped)106.625 inches (270 cm) |
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| Backhoe | ModelFord 15ft HD Backhoe Bucket force8,400 lbs (3810 kg) Digging depth187.8 inches (477 cm) Loading height120 inches (304 cm) Reach from pivot222 inches (563 cm) Dipperstick force6,190 lbs (2807 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth180.8 inches (459 cm) |
| Overview | Front-end loader, Backhoe |
Transmission
| Type | 3-speed |
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| Gears | 3 forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 28 qts (26.5 L) |