Fordson Power Major tractor specifications

1958 - 1961

Production

Production Manufacturer:Fordson (a part of Ford)
Factory:Dagenham, England

Fordson Power Major Power

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

1958 - 1961

Nebraska Tractor Test 685

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.

Fordson Power Major Engines

Fordson Power Major Engines Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline Engine details ...

1958 - 1961

Engines overview

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

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford
diesel
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

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford
gasoline
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

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:power assist
Brakes:differential mechanical shoe
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:6-speed unsymchronized gear
Transmission details ...

1958 - 1961

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	unsymchronized gear
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Oil capacity:	20.4 qts 19.3 L
	21.6 qts 20.4 L (with PTO)

Speeds

Speeds

Capacity

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

Hydraulics

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

Dimensions & Tires

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 ...

1958 - 1961

Fordson Power Major Tires

Fordson Power Major Tires
Ag front:	6.00-19
Ag rear:	11-36
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:	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

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