fordson new major

1952 - 1958

NTTL 500: diesel 6-speed 2WD

NTTL 501: gasoline 6-speed 2WD

Diesel 6-speed 2WD August 17 - 27, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 500 file

Belt power (max)

38.49 hp 28.7 kW

Belt fuel use (max)

2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour

Drawbar performance

Max power

34.2 hp 25.5 kW

Gear 3 used for power test.

Max pull

5315 lbs 2410 kg

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Gasoline 6-speed 2WD August 17 - 26, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 501 file

Belt power (max)

33.56 hp 25.0 kW

Belt fuel use (max)

3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour

Drawbar performance

Max power

30 hp 22.4 kW

Gear 3 used for power test.

Max pull

5016 lbs 2275 kg

Gear 1 used for pull test.