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Fordson Farm Major

Fordson Farm Major tractor
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The Fordson Farm Major is a farm tractor produced by Fordson, a part of Ford, from 1959 to 1962. Built in Dagenham, England, it features a Ford 3.6L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 42 hp (31.3 kW). The tractor has a 6-speed gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, a dry disc clutch, and offers both manual and optional power steering. It is a two-wheel drive tractor with an open operator station. The rear PTO is transmission-driven with an optional live PTO and a 540 rpm PTO type. Dimensions include an 80-inch wheelbase, 130.5-inch length, 71-inch width, and 62.6-inch height. Tire options include various sizes for front and rear agricultural tires.
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Power42 hp
Founded1959 - 1962
ModelFarm Major

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Fordson Farm Major

Power

Engine power:42 hp (31.3 kW)

Engine

Type:Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Power:42 hp (31.3 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Rated RPM:1600
Bore/Stroke:3.937x4.52 inches (100 x 115 mm)
Compression:16:1
Displacement:220 ci (3.6 L)
Starter type:electric

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:manual, power (Optional)
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Built in:Dagenham, England
Manufacturer:Fordson (a part of Ford)
Years produced:1959 - 1962

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Description:Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges.

Dimensions & Tires

Width:71 inches (180 cm)
Height:62.6 inches (159 cm)
Length:130.5 inches (331 cm)
Rear tire:12x28, 11x38, 14x28
Wheelbase:80 inches (203 cm)
Front tire:6.00x16, 6.00x19, 7.50x16

Power Take-off (PTO)

Live PTO:optional
Rear PTO:transmission
Rear PTO Type:540