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Ford 5900

Ford 5900 tractor
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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.
Ford 5900Ford tractorutility tractor4.2L diesel engine73 hp8-speed transmissiontractor specifications
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

Type:diesel
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:2100
Bore/Stroke:4.4094x4.2126 inches (112 x 107 mm)
Fuel system:direct injection
Displacement:256 ci (4.2 L)
Manufacturer:Ford
Oil capacity:9 qts (8.5 L)
Power (gross):73 hp (54.4 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:13.5 qts (12.8 L)
Compression ratio:16.3:1

Height

ROPS:94 inches (238 cm)
Exhaust:96 inches (243 cm)
Steering wheel:68.2 inches (173 cm)

Capacity

Fuel:20 gal (75.7 L)
Hydraulic system:14 gal (53.0 L)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:128
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:32
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Valves:1
Capacity:14 gal (53.0 L)
Pump flow:6 gpm (22.7 lpm)
Steering flow:3.6 gpm (13.6 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post fixed ROPS
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Power steering:Yes
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Original price:$17,400 in 1993
Years produced:1985 - 1993

Transmission

Type:sliding gear
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:305mm dry disc
Oil capacity:56 qts (53.0 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II
Rear lift:3340 lbs (1515 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:76.9 inches (195 cm)
Length:146 inches (370 cm)
Weight:5760 lbs (2612 kg)
Rear tire:16.9-30
Wheelbase:87.5 inches (222 cm)
Front tire:7.50-16
Rear tread:64 to 80 inches (162 to 203 cm)
Front tread:54 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 PTO:independent
Engine RPM:540@1900
Rear PTO Type:540