Overview
The Fordson Farm Major is a farm tractor produced from 1959 to 1962 in Dagenham, England, featuring a two-wheel drive chassis and an open operator station. It is powered by a 220 ci Ford four-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 42 hp with a 16:1 compression ratio. This model is equipped with a six-speed gear transmission and 12x28 rear ag tires.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The tractor utilizes a 3.6L four-cylinder diesel engine rated at 42 hp at 1600 RPM with a 3.937x4.52 inch bore and stroke.
Transmission Configuration:
The drivetrain consists of a gear transmission with six forward and two reverse speeds, high and low ranges, and a dry disc clutch.
Chassis and PTO Specifications:
The vehicle features an 80-inch wheelbase and is equipped with a 540 RPM transmission-driven rear PTO and manual or optional power steering.
Production
| Description | Built in Dagenham, England / The Fordson Farm Major |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford) |
Engine
| Engine type | Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.52 inches (100 x 115 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Description | Ford / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 220 ci (3.6 L) |
| Power | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1600 |
| Starter type | electric |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges. |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual / power OptOptional |
PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 62.6 inches (159 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 130.5 inches (331 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Width | 71 inches (180 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00x16 |
| Rear tire | 12x28 |
| Wheelbase | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00x16 |
| Ag rear | 12x28 |