Fordson New Major tractor specifications

1952 - 1958

Production

Production Manufacturer:Fordson (a part of Ford)
Factory:Dagenham, England
Original price:$3,417

Fordson New Major Power

Fordson New Major Power Drawbar (claimed):30 hp
22.4 kW
PTO (claimed):35 hp
26.1 kW
Drawbar (tested):34.2 hp
25.5 kW
Belt (tested):38.5 hp
28.7 kW
power test details ...

1952 - 1958

Nebraska Tractor Test 500

Nebraska Tractor Test 500
Diesel 1953
Belt power (max):	38.5 hp 28.7 kW
Drawbar performance
Max power:	34.2 hp 25.5 kW
Max pull:	5,315 lbs 2410 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 501

Nebraska Tractor Test 501
Gasoline 1953
Belt power (max):	33 hp 24.6 kW
Drawbar performance
Max power:	30 hp 22.4 kW

Fordson New Major Engines

Fordson New Major Engines Ford 3.3L 4-cyl all fuel Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel Fuel tank:18 gal
68.1 L (gasoline, diesel)
16.8 gal
63.6 L (all fuel)
Aux. fuel:1.2 gal
4.5 L
Engine details ...

1952 - 1958

Engines overview

Engines overview
Ford 3.3L 4-cyl all fuel
Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford
all fuel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	198.9 ci 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.74x4.52 inches 95 x 115 mm
Compression:	4.61:1
	4.35:1 (early type)
Rated RPM:	1600
Firing order:	1-2-4-3
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	7.2 qts 6.8 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	198.9 ci 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.74x4.52 inches 95 x 115 mm
Compression:	5.5:1
Rated RPM:	1600
Firing order:	1-2-4-3
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	7.2 qts 6.8 L
Coolant capacity:	12.4 qts 11.7 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	220 ci 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.937x4.52 inches 100 x 115 mm
Compression:	16.0 : 1
Rated RPM:	1600
Firing order:	1-2-4-3
Starter volts:	12

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	7.2 qts 6.8 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Cab:Open operator station
Transmission:6-speed gear
Transmission details ...

1952 - 1958

Transmission

Type:

gear

Gears:

6 forward and 2 reverse

Clutch:

dry disc

Oil capacity:

21.6 qts
20.4 L

Oil type:

90oF [32oC]↑	: SAE140
90o↔10oF [32o↔-12oC]	: SAE90
10oF [-12oC]↓	: SAE80

Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.

90oF [32oC] ↑

90oF [32oC]↑	: SAE140
90o↔10oF [32o↔-12oC]	: SAE90
10oF [-12oC]↓	: SAE80

Speeds

Speeds

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:transmission
live*Live PTO became an option in 1957.
Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:80 inches
203 cm
Weight:5,308 lbs
2407 kg
Front tire:7.50-16
Rear tire:14-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

1952 - 1958

Fordson New Major Tires

Fordson New Major Tires
Ag front:	7.50-16
Ag rear:	14-30

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	80 inches 203 cm
Length:	130.5 inches 331 cm
Width:	65 inches 165 cm
Height (steering wheel):	63 inches 160 cm
Height (hood):	57.35 inches 145 cm
Weight:	5,308 lbs 2407 kg
Clearance (front axle):	19.5 inches 49 cm
Clearance (drawbar):	13.13 inches 33 cm

New Major Serial Numbers

New Major Serial Numbers 1951:1217101
1952:1217104
1953:1247381
1954:1276857
1955:1322525
1956:1371418
1957:1412409
1958:1458381

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