Fordson Power Major


Fordson Power Major tractor photo
1958 - 1961
Series map:
Power Major
39.4kw*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerFordson (a part of Ford)
Built in Dagenham, England
Fordson Power Major Engines
Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine 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
Steeringpower assist
Differential mechanical shoe brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel17.4 gal
65.9 L
Rear axle43.2 qts
40.9 L
Hydraulics
Typegear pump
Pressure2200 psi
151.7 bar
Pump flow5.65 gpm
21.4 lpm
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
 live (optional)
Rear RPM540
Engine RPM540@1600
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase80 inches
203 cm
Weight4540 to 5200 pounds
Front tire6.00-19
Rear tire11-36
Full dimensions and tires ...
Power Major Serial Numbers
Location:Engine block, right side
19581481091
19591494448
19601538065
19611583906

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Belt Pulley
Diameter8.5 inches
21 cm
Width5 inches
12 cm
RPM1700
Speed3783 ft/min
1153.06 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Batteries2 (diesel)
 1 (gasoline)
Battery CCA144
Battery volts6 (diesel)
 12 (gasoline)
References
Power Major references literature
Fordson Power Major Diesel published in 1958
Fordson Power Major published in 1959
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