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Fordson Power Major

Fordson Power Major tractor
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The Fordson Power Major was produced from 1958 to 1961 by Fordson, a part of Ford, in Dagenham, England. It featured two engine options: a 3.6L 4-cylinder diesel and a 3.3L 4-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor had a 6-speed unsynchronized gear transmission with 2 reverse gears and a dry disc clutch. It was a two-wheel drive tractor with power assist steering and mechanical shoe brakes. The Power Major had a drawbar power of 42.63 hp and a PTO power of 47.65 hp. It had a fuel capacity of 17.4 gallons and used a gear pump hydraulic system with 2200 psi pressure. The rear PTO was transmission-driven with an optional live PTO at 540 RPM. Dimensions included an 80-inch wheelbase, 130.5-inch length, and 65-inch width. Operating weight ranged from 4540 to 5200 pounds depending on configuration, with a ballasted weight of 10,370 pounds. The tractor used various agricultural tire sizes and had a positive ground electrical system with different battery configurations for diesel and gasoline models.
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Power52 hp[P]
Founded1958 - 1961
ModelPower Major

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Fordson Power Major

Power

PTO (tested):47.65 hp (35.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested):42.63 hp (31.8 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:11-36, 14-30
Ag front:6.00-19, 7.50-16

Engine

Starter:electric, inertia starter optional
Point gap:0.015 inches (0.381 mm)
Rated RPM:1600
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.937x4.524 inches (100 x 115 mm)
Compression:16.1:1
Displacement:220 ci (3.6 L)
Firing order:1-2-4-3
Oil capacity:7.2 qts (6.8 L)
Diesel engine:Ford, diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:12
Engine options:Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel, Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline
Gasoline engine:Ford, gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity:14.4 qts (13.6 L)
Gasoline Rated RPM:1600
Gasoline Bore/Stroke:3.74x4.524 inches (95 x 115 mm)
Gasoline Compression:5.9:1
Gasoline Firing order:1-2-4-3
Gasoline Oil capacity:7.2 qts (6.8 L)
Gasoline displacement:199 ci (3.3 L)
Gasoline Starter volts:12

Weight

Ballasted:10,370 lbs (4703 kg)
Operating basic gas:4,540 lbs (2059 kg)
Operating gas PTO/hyd:5,140 lbs (2331 kg)
Operating basic diesel:4,600 lbs (2086 kg)
Operating diesel PTO/hyd:5,200 lbs (2358 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:17.4 gal (65.9 L)
Rear axle:43.2 qts (40.9 L)

Dimensions

Width:65 inches (165 cm)
Height:64.6 inches (164 cm)
Length:130.5 inches (331 cm)
Wheelbase:80 inches (203 cm)
Rear tread:58/62 inches (147/157 cm)
Front tread:54 to 78 inches (137 to 198 cm)

Electrical

Ground:positive
Batteries:2 (diesel), 1 (gasoline)
Battery CCA:144
Battery volts:6 (diesel), 12 (gasoline)

Hydraulics

Type:gear pump
Pressure:2200 psi (151.7 bar)
Pump flow:5.65 gpm (21.4 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical shoe brakes
Steering:power assist
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Built in:Dagenham, England
Years made:1958 - 1961
Manufacturer:Fordson (a part of Ford)

Belt Pulley

RPM:1700
Speed:3783 ft/min (1153.06 meters/min)
Width:5 inches (12 cm)
Diameter:8.5 inches (21 cm)

Transmission

Type:unsymchronized gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Oil capacity:20.4 qts (19.3 L), 21.6 qts (with PTO) (20.4 L)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Live PTO:optional
Rear PTO:transmission
Engine RPM:540@1600
Rear PTO Type:540

Power Major Serial Numbers

1958:1481091
1959:1494448
1960:1538065
1961:1583906
Location:Engine block, right side

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