Fordson Farm Major

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Fordson Farm Major is a sturdy 2WD tractor built for farm work. It has a 4x2 chassis and manual steering, making it easy to control in the fields. The tractor comes with a gear transmission that offers 6 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving farmers plenty of options for different tasks.

Under the hood, the Farm Major boasts a Fordson-made diesel engine. This engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, with 4 cylinders. It has a displacement of 220 ci, which is about average for tractors of its class. The engine produces 42 hp at 1600 rpm, providing good power for various farm jobs. The tractor runs on agricultural tires, with 6.00x16 in the front and larger 12x28 in the rear for better traction. It measures 130.5 inches long, 71 inches wide, and 62.6 inches tall, making it compact enough to maneuver in tight spaces. The Farm Major also features an electric starter for easy operation and has a wheelbase of 80 inches for stability.
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Key Specifications

Power Output: 42 hp (31.3 kW)

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Fuel Type: Diesel

Fordson Farm Major vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Fordson Farm Major is Average. It is greater than 34% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 6.6K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Fordson Farm Major is Average. It is greater than 53% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Fordson Farm Major is Poor. It is greater than 5% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Fordson
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
220 ci (3.6 L)
Bore
3.94 in (100.0 mm)
Stroke
4.52 in (114.8 mm)
Rated RPM
1600
Power Output
42 hp (31.3 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
6
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual