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.
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)