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Fordson Power Major

Production ended · 2WD

PTO power · tested

47.7 hp

Weight
4,540 lb
Engines
2 Diesel · Gasoline
Built
no record
Price new
no record

Power

Engineno record
PTO47.7 hp tested
Drawbar42.6 hp tested
Listed power52 hp PTO basis

Engines

Ford 3.6L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl220 ci
Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasolineGasoline · 4 cyl199 ci
Engine details
Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.94 in × 4.52 in
Rated speed
1,600 rpm
Compression
16.1:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Firing order
1-2-4-3
Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline
Bore × stroke
3.74 in × 4.52 in
Rated speed
1,600 rpm
Compression
5.9:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Firing order
1-2-4-3

Transmissions

6-speed unsymchronized gearunsymchronized gear6F / 2R

Weight

Weight4,540 lb operating
Ballasted10,370 lb

Dimensions

Wheelbase80 in
Length130.5 in
Width65 in
Height64.6 in
Front tread, narrowest54 in
Front tread, widest78 in

Capacities

Fuel tank17.4 gal

Hydraulics

Systemgear pump
Pump flow5.7 gpm
Pressure2,200 psi

Hitch

Rear lift capacityno record

PTO

Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO speeds540
Engine rpm at PTO speed540@1600

Chassis

Drive2WD
Steeringpower assist
BrakesDifferential mechanical shoe brakes
CabOpen operator station

Tires

Front6.00-19
Rear11-36

Electrical

System voltage6 V
Batteries2 (diesel)
Cold cranking144 CCA
Groundpositive

Production

FactoriesDagenham, England
Built byFordson (a part of Ford)

Serial numbers

Engine block, right side

YearFirst serial
19581481091
19591494448
19601538065
19611583906

Literature

  • Fordson Power Major Diesel 1958
  • Fordson Power Major 1959