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Engine:
Fordson Standard
Power:
38 HP (Engine) / HP (PTO)
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Production:
1952 - 1958
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Summary | x1952 - 1958 |
| Production | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford) |
| Summary | Built in Dagenham, England |
| Original price | $3,417 |
| Mechanical | |
|---|---|
| Summary | Two-wheel drive / Manual steering / Open operator station |
| Tractor hitch | |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II |
| Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Ground | positive |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| Summary | / New Fordson Major published in 1952 / Fordson Major Instruction Book published in 1954 |
| Engine options | |
|---|---|
| Summary | Ford 3.3L 4-cyl all fuel / Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline / Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel |
| Engine Detail | |
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| Summary | 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 | |
|---|---|
| Summary | 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 | |
|---|---|
| Summary | 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 | |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Oil capacity | 7.2 qts 6.8 L |
| Transmission | |
|---|---|
| Type | gear |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 21.6 qts 20.4 L |
| Oil type | 90 o F [32 o C] ↑ : SAE140 90 o ↔10 o F [32 o ↔-12 o C] : SAE90 10 o F [-12 o C] ↓ : SAE80 |
| Summary | Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges. |
| Fordson New Major Tires | |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 14-30 |
| Dimensions | |
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| 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 |
| Tractor Tests | |
|---|---|
| Summary | NTTL 500: diesel 6-speed 2WD / NTTL 501: gasoline 6-speed 2WD |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 500 | |
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| Summary | Diesel 6-speed 2WD August 17 - 27, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 500 file |
| Belt power (max) | 38.49 hp 28.7 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour |
| Summary | Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 34.2 hp 25.5 kW |
| Summary | Gear 3 used for power test. |
| Max pull | 5315 lbs 2410 kg |
| Summary | Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 501 | |
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| Summary | Gasoline 6-speed 2WD August 17 - 26, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 501 file |
| Belt power (max) | 33.56 hp 25.0 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour |
| Summary | Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 30 hp 22.4 kW |
| Summary | Gear 3 used for power test. |
| Max pull | 5016 lbs 2275 kg |
| Summary | Gear 1 used for pull test. |
Last Database Update: 8/31/2025