Ford

6500

Horsepower
77hp
Production
1973–1975
Category
farm

Overview

Production

EngineFord 4.2L 4-cyl diesel
Tractor Typeindustrial

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakesmechanical wet disc
Caboptional

Hydraulics

Hydraulic System Capacity40 gal (151.4 L)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops20 gal (75.7 L)

Other

Total Flow32.6 gpm (123.4 lpm)

Engine

Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders4-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement256 ci (4.2 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Bore Stroke4.40x4.20 in (112 x 107 mm)
Stroke4.2 in (107 mm)
Compression Ratio16.5
Power77.1 hp (57.5 kW)
Torque1,300 RPM
Torque218 lb-ft (295.6 Nm)
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity9 qts (8.5 L)
Coolant Capacity18 qts (17 L)
Rated2,100 RPM

Dimensions

Length211 in (535 cm)
Width84 in (213 cm)
Height Rops107 in (271 cm)
Wheelbase89 in (226 cm)
Clearance Front Axle15.5 in (39 cm)
Front Tread65 in (165 cm)
Rear Tread64 in (162 cm)
Shipping Weight14,250 lbs (6,463 kg)
Max Weight18,000 lbs (8,164 kg)
Tires Industrial Rear16.9-28, 18.4-28
Tires Industrial Front11.00-16, 14-17.5

298 inches (756 cm) total length with loader/backhoe

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Gears3 forward and reverse
Oil Capacity28 qts (26.5 L)

Available Attachments

Front-end loaderBackhoe
Reach222 in (563 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 15ft HD Backhoe
Digging Depth187.8 in (477 cm)
Loading Height120 in (304 cm)
Backhoe Bucket Force8,400 lbs (3,810 kg)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force6,190 lbs (2,807 kg)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth180.8 in (459 cm)