fordson power major
![]() | 1958 - 1961 | 1958 - 1961 |
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1958 - 1961 |
1958 - 1961 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford) |
Built in Dagenham, England |
Fordson Power Major Engines | |
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Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel | |
Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... ![]() |
Fordson Power Major Transmission | |
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6-speed unsymchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
Fordson Power Major Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 42.63 hp
31.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 47.65 hp
35.5 kW |
Performance test details ... ![]() |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | power assist |
Differential mechanical shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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Fordson Power Major photos... ![]() |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 17.4 gal
65.9 L |
Rear axle | 43.2 qts
40.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | gear pump |
Pressure | 2200 psi
151.7 bar |
Pump flow | 5.65 gpm
21.4 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
| live (optional) |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 540@1600 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80 inches
203 cm |
Weight | 4540 to 5200 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-19 |
Rear tire | 11-36 |
Full dimensions and tires ... ![]() |
Power Major Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Engine block, right side |
1958 | 1481091 |
1959 | 1494448 |
1960 | 1538065 |
1961 | 1583906 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 8.5 inches
21 cm |
Width | 5 inches
12 cm |
RPM | 1700 |
Speed | 3783 ft/min
1153.06 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Batteries | 2 (diesel) |
| 1 (gasoline) |
Battery CCA | 144 |
Battery volts | 6 (diesel) |
| 12 (gasoline) |
References | |
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Fordson Power Major Diesel published in 1958 | |
Fordson Power Major published in 1959 |
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