Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $17,400 in 1993 |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
Engine
| Engine type | Ford 4.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.4094x4.2126 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) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Oil capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Power (gross) | 73 hp (54.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 53 hp (39.5 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 73 hp (54.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 62 hp (46.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 305mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 56 qts (53.0 L) |
| Transmission type | 8-speed sliding gear |
| Type | sliding gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Two-post fixed ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 14 gal (53.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 14 gal (53.0 L) |
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| Pump flow | 6 gpm (22.7 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 3.6 gpm (13.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 3340 lbs (1515 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1900 |
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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 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 18 inches (45 cm) |
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| Clearance (rear axle) | 17 inches (43 cm) |
| Front tread | 54 to 78 inches (137 to 198 cm) |
| Length | 146 inches (370 cm) |
| Rear tread | 64 to 80 inches (162 to 203 cm) |
| Weight | 5760 lbs (2612 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 87.5 inches (222 cm) |
| Width | 76.9 inches (195 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| Weight | 5760 lbs (2612 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 87.5 inches (222 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 16.9-30 |
5900 Serial Numbers
| 1985 | ZX00001 |
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| 1986 | ZX00486 |
| 1987 | ZX00700 |
| 1988 | ZX01046 |
| 1989 | ZX02245 |
| 1990 | ZX03006 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Transmission, upper front-right |
Ford 5900 Height
| Exhaust | 96 inches (243 cm) |
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| ROPS | 94 inches (238 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 68.2 inches (173 cm) |
References
| Description | 62 to 86 PTO hp Tractors published in 1989, by Ford / Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford |
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