Fordson Power Major

The Fordson Power Major is a tractor produced by Fordson. It is equipped with a 199 ci 3.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 47.65 hp 35.5 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 4540 to 5200 pounds.

Engine Power

47.65 hp 35.5 kW

Fuel & Capacities

17.4 gal 65.9 L

Transmission

6 forward and 2 reverse

Operating Weight

4540 to 5200 pounds

Overview

	1958 - 1961

Production
Manufacturer	Fordson (a part of Ford)
Built in Dagenham, England

Fordson Power Major Transmission
6-speed unsymchronized gear
Transmission details ...

Fordson Power Major Power
Drawbar (tested)	42.63 hp 31.8 kW
PTO (tested)	47.65 hp 35.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	power assist
Differential mechanical shoe brakes
Open operator station.

Capacity
Fuel	17.4 gal 65.9 L
Rear axle	43.2 qts 40.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	gear pump
Pressure	2200 psi 151.7 bar
Pump flow	5.65 gpm 21.4 lpm

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
	live (optional)
Rear PTO Type	540
Engine RPM	540@1600

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	80 inches 203 cm
Weight	4540 to 5200 pounds
Front tire	6.00-19
Rear tire	11-36
Full dimensions and tires ...

Belt Pulley
Diameter	8.5 inches 21 cm
Width	5 inches 12 cm
RPM	1700
Speed	3783 ft/min 1153.06 meters/min

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

References

Fordson Power Major Diesel published in 1958
Fordson Power Major published in 1959

Engine

Engine options
Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 220 ci / 3.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Ford
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	220 ci 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke	3.937x4.524 inches 100 x 115 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	16.1:1
Rated RPM	1600
Firing order	1-2-4-3
Starter	electric
	inertia starter optional
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	7.2 qts 6.8 L
Coolant capacity	14.4 qts 13.6 L

Fordson Power Major Engine

Engine Detail — 199 ci / 3.3 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Ford
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	199 ci 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.74x4.524 inches 95 x 115 mm
Compression	5.9:1
Rated RPM	1600
Firing order	1-2-4-3
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	7.2 qts 6.8 L
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Point gap	0.015 inches 0.381 mm

Transmission

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse unsymchronized gear

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

Dimensions

Fordson Power Major Tires
Ag front	6.00-19
Ag rear	11-36
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	14-30

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

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

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 685
Diesel 6-speed 2WD February 27, 1959 - March 16, 1957 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 685 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	47.65 hp 35.5 kW
Fuel use	3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	45.39 hp 33.8 kW
Fuel use	3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	42.63 hp 31.8 kW
Fuel use	3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	8,038 lbs 3646 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Fordson Power Major

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Fordson Power Major based on its 47.65 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm)	Medium Duty	Standard utility farm tillage.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	6 ft (72 in)1.8 m	Medium Duty	Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm	Medium Duty	Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙	Medium Duty	Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm)	Medium Duty	Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay.

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Fordson Power Major.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7 hrs

Approximately 7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (17.4 gal / 65.9 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.5 gal/hr (9.4 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours