Ford

Ford 5900

The Ford 5900 is a utility tractor produced from 1985 to 1993. It features a Ford 4.2L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 73 hp gross power. The tractor has an 8-speed sliding gear transmission with 2 reverse gears and a 305mm dry disc clutch. It is equipped with two-wheel drive, mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, and a two-post fixed ROPS. The hydraulic system is open center with a 14-gallon capacity and a single valve. The rear hitch is category II with a lift capacity of 3340 lbs. The rear PTO is independent with a 540 rpm type. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 87.5 inches, length of 146 inches, width of 76.9 inches, and weight of 5760 lbs. Tires are sized 7.50-16 front and 16.9-30 rear. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with 128 AH capacity and a 32 amp alternator.
Power73 hp
Founded1985 - 1993
Model5900

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 5900

Power
PTO (claimed)62 hp (46.2 kW)
Engine (gross)73 hp (54.4 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)53 hp (39.5 kW)
Engine
Typediesel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders4-cylinder
Rated RPM2100
Bore/Stroke4.4094x4.2126 inches (112 x 107 mm)
Fuel systemdirect injection
Displacement256 ci (4.2 L)
ManufacturerFord
Oil capacity9 qts (8.5 L)
Power (gross)73 hp (54.4 kW)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity13.5 qts (12.8 L)
Compression ratio16.3:1
Height
ROPS94 inches (238 cm)
Exhaust96 inches (243 cm)
Steering wheel68.2 inches (173 cm)
Capacity
Fuel20 gal (75.7 L)
Hydraulic system14 gal (53.0 L)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH128
Battery volts12
Charging amps32
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves1
Capacity14 gal (53.0 L)
Pump flow6 gpm (22.7 lpm)
Steering flow3.6 gpm (13.6 lpm)
Mechanical
ROPSTwo-post fixed ROPS
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Power steeringYes
Differential lockmechanical rear
Production
TypeUtility tractor
Original price$17,400 in 1993
Years produced1985 - 1993
Transmission
Typesliding gear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch305mm dry disc
Oil capacity56 qts (53.0 L)
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Rear lift3340 lbs (1515 kg)
Dimensions & Tires
Width76.9 inches (195 cm)
Length146 inches (370 cm)
Weight5760 lbs (2612 kg)
Rear tire16.9-30
Wheelbase87.5 inches (222 cm)
Front tire7.50-16
Rear tread64 to 80 inches (162 to 203 cm)
Front tread54 to 78 inches (137 to 198 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)17 inches (43 cm)
Clearance (front axle)18 inches (45 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM540@1900
Rear PTO Type540