Fordson Farm Major: all source data
All 58 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.
Overview
Production| Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford) |
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| (no label) | Built in Dagenham, England |
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| (no label) | Original price was AU$1,050 in 1959 |
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| (no label) | The Fordson Farm Major was sold only in Australia, alongside the Power Major. It was a lower-cost tractor with power similar to the New Major. |
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Engine| (no label) | Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 18 gal | 68.1 L |
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Transmission| (no label) | 6-speed gear |
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Power| Engine | 42 hp | 31.3 kW |
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Mechanical| (no label) | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | manual |
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| Steering | power |
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| (no label) | Open operator station. |
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Hydraulics| Type | open center |
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Pto| Rear PTO | transmission |
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| Rear PTO | live |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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| Engine RPM | 540@1600 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 80 inches | 203 cm |
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| Weight | 5400 lbs | 2449 kg |
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| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
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| Rear tire | 12-28 |
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Belt pulley| Diameter | 8.5 inches | 21 cm |
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| Width | 6.25 inches | 15 cm |
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| RPM | 890 |
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| RPM | 1600 |
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Electrical| Charging system | generator |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
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Engine
Engine detail| (no label) | Ford |
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| (no label) | diesel |
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| (no label) | 4-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled inline |
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| Displacement | 220 ci | 3.6 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.52 inches | 100 x 115 mm |
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| Power | 42 hp | 31.3 kW |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
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| Compression | 16:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 1600 |
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| Starter | electric |
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| Starter volts | 12 |
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Transmission
Transmission| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Clutch | dry disc |
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| (no label) | Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges. |
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Dimensions
Tires| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
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| Ag rear | 12-28 |
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| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
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| Ag front | 6.00-19 |
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| Ag rear | 14-28 |
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| Ag rear | 11-38 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 80 inches | 203 cm |
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| Length | 130.5 inches | 331 cm |
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| Width | 71 inches | 180 cm |
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| Height | 62.6 inches | 159 cm |
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| Operating weight | 5400 lbs | 2449 kg |
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| Ballasted weight | 6910 lbs | 3134 kg |
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| Front tread | 50.5 to 74.5 inches | 128 to 189 cm |
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| Rear tread | 58 to 72 inches | 147 to 182 cm |
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