Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $24,500 in 1993 |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
Engine
| Engine type | Ford 4.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.4x4.2 inches (112 x 107 mm) |
| Compression | 16.3:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 13.5 qts (12.8 L) |
| Description | Ford / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 256 ci (4.2 L) |
| Oil capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Power | 68.5 hp (51.1 kW) |
| Power (gross) | 72 hp (53.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 192 lb-ft (260.4 Nm) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 53.43 hp (39.8 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 72 hp (53.7 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 62 hp (46.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 62.57 hp (46.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 305mm dry disc |
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| Description | The Dual Power adds a shift-on-the-move to an under-speed on the basic 8/2 gear transmission. / A shift-on-the-move under-speed added to the 8/4 synchromesh transmission. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Transmission | Dual-range / Dual-range / Dual Power / Dual Power |
| Type | synchromesh / partial power shift / synchromesh partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 8-speed synchromesh / 16-speed partial power shift / 16-speed synchromesh partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 8-speed synchromesh / 16-speed partial power shift / 16-speed synchromesh partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post fixed ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Differential mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
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| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 9.7 gpm (Series I) (36.7 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 3.6 gpm (13.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 |
Hitch
| Control | position and top-link draft control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3120 lbs (Series I) (1415 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1902 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 128 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 32 (Series I) |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Wheelbase | 87.5 inches (222 cm) |
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| 4WD Wheelbase | 88.8 inches (225 cm) |
| Front tread | 52 to 80.5 inches (132 to 204 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 18.4 inches (46 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 106.6 inches (270 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 95.9 inches (243 cm) |
| Length | 145 inches (368 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 80 inches (manual) (152 to 203 cm) / 56 to 90 inches (power) (142 to 228 cm) |
| Width | 68.6 inches (174 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 87.5 inches (222 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88.8 inches (225 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| Weight | 5695 to 6300 pounds |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 (2WD) / 7.50-18 (2WD) |
| Ag rear | 16.9-30 / 18.4-30 |
5610 Serial Numbers
| 1982 | C682000 |
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| 1983 | C694500 |
| 1984 | C707400 |
| 1985 | C732600 |
| 1986 | C750422 |
| 1987 | C763288 |
| 1988 | BB31777 |
| 1989 | BB80620 |
| 1990 | BC26239 |
| 1991 | BC68791 |
| 1992 | BD02482 |
| 1993 | BD37479 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Transmission, top right |
Ford 5610 Weight
| 2WD ROPS Operating | 6300 lbs (2857 kg) |
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| Ballasted | 9700 lbs (4399 kg) |
| Shipping | 5695 lbs (2583 kg) |
Ford 5610 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1428
| Description | Diesel 16x4 4WDMarch 25 - April 19, 1982Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1428 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6L used for power test. / Gear 3L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.2 gal/hour (15.9 l/hour) / 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour) / 4.2 gal/hour (15.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 53.43 hp (39.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 7,408 lbs (3360 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 62.54 hp (46.6 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 60.58 hp (45.2 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1429
| Description | Diesel 16x8 2WDApril 5 - May 6, 1982Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1429 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6L used for power test. / Gear 2H used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.2 gal/hour (15.9 l/hour) / 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour) / 4.1 gal/hour (15.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 52.98 hp (39.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 7,578 lbs (3437 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 62.57 hp (46.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 59.99 hp (44.7 kW) |
References
| Description | Farm Loaders published in 1982, by Ford / Farm Loaders published in 1988, by Ford / Front-end Loaders published in 1989, by Ford / Front-end Loaders published in 1992, by Ford / Front-end Loaders published in 1995, by New Holland / 62-86 hp Tractors published in 1986, by Ford / If you're looking for tractor quality, look to Ford published in 1982 / 62-86hp Tractors published in 1982, by Ford / 62-86hp Tractors published in 1984, by Ford / 62 to 86 PTO hp Tractors published in 1989, by Ford / Salesman's Reference published in 1981, by Ford / 10 Series Tractors Repair Manual (SE 3870) published in 1989 / Tobacco Specials published in 1982, by Ford / Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford / Sales Reference Guide published in 1986, by Ford |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4x34 rear tires. / With 18.4x34 rear tires. / With 18.4x34 rear tires. / With 18.4x34 rear tires. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 1428: diesel 16x4 4WD / NTTL 1429: diesel 16x8 2WD |
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Variants
| 5610 II | 1986-1993 |
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| 5610S | economy model |