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Fordson Super Major

Fordson Super Major tractor
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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.
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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

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