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Years in Production / 1958–1961

Fordson

Power Major

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Fordson Power Major.

52hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

2WD Only

Drive

1958–1961

Production years

Fordson

Manufacturer

Power Major / 01

At a glance

Production

Built in Dagenham, England

Manufacturer: Fordson (a part of Ford)

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Differential mechanical shoe brakes

Open operator station.

Steering: power assist

Capacity

Fuel: 17.4 gal65.9 L
Rear Axle: 43.2 qts40.9 L

Hydraulics

Type: gear pump
Pressure: 2200 psi151.7 bar
Pump Flow: 5.65 gpm21.4 lpm

Pto

Rear Pto: transmission
Rear Pto: live (optional)
Rear Type: 540
Engine Rpm: 540@1600

Belt Pulley

Diameter: 8.5 inches21 cm
Width: 5 inches12 cm
Rpm: 1700
Speed: 3783 ft/min1153.06 meters/min

Electrical

Ground: positive
Batteries: 2 (diesel)
Batteries: 1 (gasoline)
Battery Cca: 144
Battery Volts: 6 (diesel)
Battery Volts: 12 (gasoline)

Power Major / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

Ford

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 220 ci3.6 L
Bore Stroke: 3.937x4.524 inches100 x 115 mm
Air Cleaner: oil bath
Compression Ratio: 16.1:1
Rated Rpm: 1600
Firing Order: 1-2-4-3
Starter: electric
Starter: inertia starter optional
Starter Volts: 12
Oil Capacity: 7.2 qts6.8 L
Coolant Capacity: 14.4 qts13.6 L
Fuel Type: diesel
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 2)

Ford

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 199 ci3.3 L
Bore Stroke: 3.74x4.524 inches95 x 115 mm
Compression Ratio: 5.9:1
Rated Rpm: 1600
Firing Order: 1-2-4-3
Starter Volts: 12
Oil Capacity: 7.2 qts6.8 L
Sparkplug Gap: 0.025 inches0.635 mm
Point Gap: 0.015 inches0.381 mm
Fuel Type: gasoline
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled

Power Major / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type: unsymchronized gear
Gears: 6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch: dry disc
Oil Capacity: 20.4 qts19.3 L
Oil Capacity: 21.6 qts (with PTO)20.4 L

Power Major / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 130.5 in331 cm
Width: 65 in165 cm
Height: 64.6 in164 cm
Wheelbase: 80 in203 cm
Front tread: 54 in137 cm
Rear tread: 58 in147 cm

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Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase: 80 inches203 cm
Weight: 4540 to 5200 pounds
Front Tire: 6.00-19
Rear Tire: 11-36

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag: 6.00-19
Front Ag: 7.50-16
Rear Ag: 11-36
Rear Ag: 14-30

Power Major / 05

Tractor Photos

Power Major / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 685

Diesel 6-speed 2WDFebruary 27, 1959 - March 16, 1957

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 3 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id: 685
Power At Rated Engine Speed: 47.65 hp35.5 kW
Fuel Use: 3.2 gal/hour12.1 l/hour
Fuel Use: 3.0 gal/hour11.4 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed: 45.39 hp33.8 kW
Max Power: 42.63 hp31.8 kW
Max Pull: 8,038 lbs3646 kg