Fordson
Fordson Super Major
The Fordson Super Major is a farm tractor produced from 1961 to 1964 by Fordson, a part of Ford, built in Dagenham, England. It was sold as the Ford 5000 in the United States. It features a 54 hp (40.3 kW) engine available in diesel and gasoline versions, a 6-speed sliding gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with an open operator station. The tractor has a wheelbase of 80 inches (203 cm), weighs 5330 lbs (2417 kg), and uses 6.00-16 front tires and 12.4-38 rear tires. It includes an open center hydraulic system with a 6 gpm (22.7 lpm) pump flow and an independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Power54 hp
Founded1961 - 1964
ModelSuper Major
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Fordson Super Major
Power
| Engine power | 54 hp (40.3 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (tested) | 47.53 hp (35.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 47 hp (35.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 40.21 hp (30.0 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 12.4-38 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Engine
| Power | 54 hp (40.3 kW) |
|---|---|
| Point gap | 0.014-0.016 inches (0.356 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 1700 |
| 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 3.6L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel |
| 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 3.3L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline |
| Coolant capacity | 15.3 qts (14.5 L) |
| Bore/Stroke gasoline | 3.74x4.524 inches (95 x 115 mm) |
| Compression gasoline | 5.9:1 |
| Displacement gasoline | 199 ci (3.3 L) |
| Firing order gasoline | 1-2-4-3 |
| Oil capacity gasoline | 7.2 qts (6.8 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 65 inches (165 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 64.6 inches (164 cm) |
| Length | 130.5 inches (331 cm) |
| Weight | 5330 lbs (2417 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 80 inches (203 cm) |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 6 gpm (22.7 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Notes | The Fordson Super Major was sold as the Ford 5000 in the United States. |
|---|---|
| Built in | Dagenham, England |
| Years made | 1961 - 1964 |
| Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford) |
Transmission
| Type | sliding gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I,II |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1960 | 1578886 |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 1583907, 08A 300001 |
| 1962 | 08B 741001 |
| 1963 | 08C 945000 |
| 1964 | 08D 940000 |
| Location | Serial number stamped onto the engine, right side |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |