Fordson Power Major

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Fordson Power Major is a utility tractor designed for versatile farm work. It features a 3.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine made by Ford, which is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated. The engine has an above-average displacement of 220 ci, with a bore of 3.937 inches and a stroke of 4.524 inches. It runs at a low rated speed of 1600 rpm, which is good for fuel efficiency and durability.

This tractor comes with a 6-forward and 2-reverse gear transmission, which is unsynchronized. It has power-assisted steering for easier handling and uses agricultural tires for both front and rear wheels. The Power Major measures 130.5 inches long, 65 inches wide, and 64.6 inches tall. It has an average operating weight of 4540 lb, making it sturdy enough for most farm tasks. The hydraulic system uses a gear pump, and the tractor starts with an electric starter. With its 14.4-quart coolant capacity, this Fordson model is built to handle long work days on the farm.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Transmission: Unsynchronized Gear

Operating Weight: 4540 lb (2059 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Fordson Power Major vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Fordson Power Major is Average. It is greater than 47% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Fordson Power Major is Average. It is greater than 64% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Fordson Power Major is Poor. It is greater than 4% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Ford
Model
3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Cooling Type
Liquid
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 (114.9 mm)
Rated RPM
1600

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized Gear
Forward Gears
6
Reverse Gears
2