Massey Ferguson 5600

The 5609 carries a three-cylinder diesel engine with 3,300 cm³ displacement, producing 90 hp, or 67 kW, at a rated speed of 2,200 rpm. At 4,200 kg, 4,253 mm length and 2,747 mm height, it is a compact yet strong tractor whose design top speed of 40 km/h also suits it for shorter road transport runs.

At a top speed of 40 km/h, the 5609 also falls under Germany's driving licence category T for tractors up to 60 km/h, though it sits at the upper end of typical field-tractor speeds. A three-cylinder engine of 3.3 litres is more compact and lighter than a four-cylinder unit of the same power class, at a somewhat higher load per cylinder.

When buying a used three-cylinder common-rail diesel of this age, it is worth checking the exhaust after-treatment system and the electronics, since modern engine controls are more fault-prone than older mechanical injection. The condition of the cab, hydraulic couplings and tyres also belongs on the checklist for a tractor of this use class, since wear there is easy to overlook on a quick test drive.