The Fordson Super Major is a 2WD row-crop tractor from the series. This tractor was manufactured by Fordson (a part of Ford) in Dagenham, England from 1961 to 1964.
This tractor used one of two engines: a 3.6 L (220.0 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine or a 3.3 L (199.0 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline engine and a sliding gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. The Fordson Super Major is equipped with power assist steering, differential mechanical disc brakes, open operator station and 75.7 liters (20 US gal.; 16.7 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:
- Ford. It is a 3.6 L, 3,605 cm2, (220.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 100.0 mm (3.94 in) of the cylinder bore and 115.0 mm (4.53 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 16.1:1. This engine produced 54.8 PS (40.3 kW; 54.0 HP) at 1,700 rpm of output power.
- Ford. It is a 3.3 L, 3,261 cm2, (199.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine. The cylinder bore is 95.0 mm (3.74 in) and the piston stroke is 115.0 mm (4.53 in). The compression ratio rating is 5.9:1.
Fordson Super Major Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Fordson Super Major |
| Length | 3,310 mm (130.3 in) |
| Width | 1,650 mm (65 in) |
| Height | 1,640 mm (64.6 in) |
| Wheel base | – |
| Weight | 2,417 kg (5,329 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 75.7 liters (20 US gal.; 16.7 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | – |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Ford |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 3.6 L, 3,605 cm2, (220.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 100.0 mm X 115.0 mm (3.94 in X 4.53 in) |
| Compression ratio | 16.1:1 |
| Horsepower | 54.8 PS (40.3 kW; 54.0 HP) at 1,700 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 6.8 L (7.2 US. qt, 6 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 14.5 L (15.3 US. qt, 12.8 Imp. qt.) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Ford |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 3.3 L, 3,261 cm2, (199.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 95.0 mm X 115.0 mm (3.74 in X 4.53 in) |
| Compression ratio | 5.9:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 6.8 L (7.2 US. qt, 6 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Power assist |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical disc |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Sliding gear |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 21.2 kmh (13.2 mph) Reverse: 8.1 kmh (5 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 6.00-16 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 12.4-38 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | II/I |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Independent |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Open center |
| Pump flow | 6.0 gpm (22.7 lpm) |
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