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Ford 6500

Ford 6500 tractor
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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)

Tires

Industrial rear:16.9-28, 18.4-28
Industrial front:11.00-16, 14-17.5

Engine

Type:diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
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)
Hydraulic system:40 gal (151.4 L)

Dimensions

Width:84 inches (213 cm)
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
Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Capacity:40 gal (151.4 L)
Total flow:32.6 gpm (123.4 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:optional
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical wet disc brakes
Steering:Power steering

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Manufacturer:Ford
Years produced:1973 - 1975

Attachments

Loader

Dump time:2.2s
Dump angle:45.75°
Lower time:3.4s
Raise time:5.3s
Lift capacity:5,000 lbs lift (full at pin) (2268 kg)
Breakout force:10,000 lbs breakout (4536 kg)
Reach (dumped):35.5 inches (90 cm)
Reach (ground):87.375 inches (221 cm)
Rollback angle:55.25°
Height (at pin):137.5 inches (349 cm)
Clearance (dumped):106.625 inches (270 cm)

Backhoe

Model:Ford 15ft HD Backhoe
Bucket force:8,400 lbs (3810 kg)
Digging depth:187.8 inches (477 cm)
Loading height:120 inches (304 cm)
Reach from pivot:222 inches (563 cm)
Dipperstick force:6,190 lbs (2807 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:180.8 inches (459 cm)
Overview:Front-end loader, Backhoe

Transmission

Type:3-speed
Gears:3 forward and reverse
Oil capacity:28 qts (26.5 L)