Fordson

Power Major

Farm tractor · 1958–1961 · 52 hp

The Fordson Power Major is a farm tractor manufactured from 1958 to 1961. It features a Ford 3.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine, and power assist steering. The transmission is a unsymchronized gear type with 6 forward and 2 reverse.

Engine

EngineFord 3.6L 4-cylinder diesel
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders4
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement220 ci (3.6 L)
Bore3.94 in (100 mm)
Stroke4.52 in (115 mm)
Compression Ratio16.1
Power PTO47.65 hp (35.5 kW)
Power Drawbar42.63 hp (31.8 kW)
Air Cleaneroil bath
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity7.2 qts (6.8 L)
Coolant Capacity14.4 qts (13.6 L)
ManufacturerFord
Rated1,600 RPM
Firing Order1-2-4-3

Transmission

Transmission Typeunsymchronized gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Oil Capacity20.4 qts (19.3 L)
Available Options6-speed unsymchronized gear

Hydraulics

Typegear pump
Pump Flow5.65 gpm (21.4 lpm)
Pressure2,200 psi (151.7 bar)

PTO

Rear Typetransmission

Dimensions

Length130.5 in (331 cm)
Width65 in (165 cm)
Height64.6 in (164 cm)
Wheelbase80 in (203 cm)
Front Tread54 in (137 cm)
Rear Tread58 in (147 cm)

Weight

diesel

Operating4,600 lbs (2,086 kg)
Ballasted10,370 lbs (4,703 kg)

gas

Operating4,540 lbs (2,059 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag6.00-19, 7.50-16
Rear Ag11-36, 14-30

Fuel

Capacity17.4 gal (65.9 L)

Steering

Typepower assist