More history info on the Ford x600

[sqdqo]

What is the history succession on the Ford models in the 60-80hp range such as 5610, 6610, 7710 and others if you care to expand. My interest is in a used can't afford new heavier 4wd machine with the most need for loader work and not being real experienced in tractor specs. I assume a shuttle type would be most desired. Were all of these machines available with a shuttle? What should be avoided if your main uses are loader? I am interested in Ford because the opinions on this most informative web site state that these older Fords were some of the best ever made. This site has been very helpful to being uninformed and becoming more informed. Thanks everyone for all current and future opinions!

 

[whodat526]

What is the history succession on the Ford models in the 60-80hp range such as 5610, 6610, 7710 and others if you care to expand. My interest is in a used can't afford new heavier 4wd machine with the most need for loader work and not being real experienced in tractor specs. I assume a shuttle type would be most desired. Were all of these machines available with a shuttle? What should be avoided if your main uses are loader? I am interested in Ford because the opinions on this most informative web site state that these older Fords were some of the best ever made. This site has been very helpful to being uninformed and becoming more informed. Thanks everyone for all current and future opinions!

started out with the 5000/7000 which ran from 1965 to 1975 then the 5600/6600/6700/7600/7700 which ran from 1976 to 1981 then the 5610/6610/6710/7610/7710 which ran from 1982 to 1994 then the 5610s/6610s/7610s which ran from 1994 to 2003

the X700 and X710 or the same as the X600 and X610 but or a flat deck and has a longer wheel base

you also have a 5900 that was made from 1985 to 1994 the first of these was pretty much a 5000 made in mexico made till 1986 then the next was like a 5600 made in mexico from 1987 to 1990 then one made from 1991 to 1996 like the 6610 but with the 5600 nose cone

to get a shuttle you need to find a ford 5640/6640/7740 with the sl trans mission they are pretty much the same as the 6710/7610 but have a newer still motor and shuttle shift stay away from the sle trans they are a night mare to fix