fordson new major
 | 1952 - 1958 | 1952 - 1958 |
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1952 - 1958 | ||
1952 - 1958 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford) |
Built in Dagenham, England | |
Original price | $3,417 |
Fordson New Major Engines | |
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Ford 3.3L 4-cyl all fuel | |
Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 18 gal (gasoline, diesel)
68.1 L |
| 16.8 gal (all fuel)
63.6 L |
Aux. fuel | 1.2 gal
4.5 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Fordson New Major Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Fordson New Major Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 34.2 hp
25.5 kW |
Belt (tested) | 38.49 hp
28.7 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station |
Photos | |
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Fordson New Major photos...  |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
| live *Live PTO became an option in 1957. |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80 inches
203 cm |
Weight | 5,308 lbs
2407 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 14-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
New Major Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Serial number plate on the battery box bulkhead. Serial number cut into the flywheel flange on the left or the right side of the engine below the head (late models). (early models) |
1951 | 1217101 |
1952 | 1217104 |
1953 | 1247381 |
1954 | 1276857 |
1955 | 1322525 |
1956 | 1371418 |
1957 | 1412409 |
1958 | 1458381 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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New Fordson Major published in 1952 | |
Fordson Major Instruction Book published in 1954 |
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