Fordson Super Major

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Fordson Super Major is a row crop tractor made from 1961 to 1964. It's a 2WD tractor with power steering, making it easy to handle in the fields. The tractor has a 6-speed forward and 2-speed reverse transmission, giving farmers good control over their speed.

Under the hood, the Super Major has a 4-cylinder diesel engine made by Ford. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, with a displacement of 220 ci. It produces 54 hp at 1700 rpm, which is below average power for tractors. The tractor weighs 5330 lb and has a three-point hitch for attaching tools. It also has a 540 rpm PTO for powering equipment. The Super Major has an open operator station, which means no cab, and it uses an electric starter.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 54 hp (40.3 kW)

Transmission: Sliding gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5330 lb (2418 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Fordson Super Major vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Fordson Super Major is Poor. It is greater than 6% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Fordson Super Major is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Fordson Super Major is Poor. It is greater than 10% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Fordson Super Major is Poor. It is greater than 8% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Ford
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
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
1700
Power Output
54 hp (40.3 kW)

Transmission

Type
Sliding gear
Forward Gears
6
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power assist
Brake Type
Differential mechanical disc

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