Fordson Super Major Specifications
Engine Horsepower: 54 hp
Manufactured: 1961 to 1964
Fordson Super Major Summary
The Fordson Super Major was produced from 1961 to 1964 by Fordson, a division of Ford, at their Dagenham, England factory. It was marketed as the Ford 5000 in the United States. The tractor has an engine power of 54 hp, with a PTO power of 47 hp (claimed) and drawbar power of 40.21 hp (tested 47.53 hp). It came with either a Ford 3.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine or a Ford 3.3L 4-cylinder gasoline engine.
Fordson Super Major Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured and where was it produced?
- Manufacturer: Fordson (a part of Ford)
- Factory: Dagenham, England
- Note: The Fordson Super Major was sold as the Ford 5000 in the United States.
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the Fordson Super Major?
- Engine: 54 hp (40.3 kW)
- PTO (claimed): 47 hp (35.0 kW)
- Drawbar (tested): 40.21 hp (30.0 kW)
- PTO (tested): 47.53 hp (35.4 kW)
Engines
What are the engine specifications?
- Diesel Engine: Ford 3.6L 4-cyl
- Gasoline Engine: Ford 3.3L 4-cyl
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 20 gal (75.7 L)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features?
- Chassis: 4x2 2WD
- Cab: Open operator station
- Transmission: 6-speed sliding gear
Hydraulics
What type of hydraulics does it have?
- Type: Open center
- Pump Flow: 6 gpm (22.7 lpm)
Tractor Hitch
What type of hitch is used?
- Rear Type: I, II
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the specifications of the PTO?
- Type: Independent
- Rear RPM: 540
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire sizes?
- Wheelbase: 80 inches (203 cm)
- Weight: 5330 lbs (2417 kg)
- Front Tire: 6.00-16
- Rear Tire: 12.4-38
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