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| info | |
| 1952 - 1958 | |
| Previous model: | Fordson Major |
| Next model: | Fordson Power Major |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer: | Fordson (a part of Ford) |
| Factory: | Dagenham, England |
| Original price (USD): | $3,417 |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 18 gal [68.1 L] (gasoline, diesel), 16.8 gal [63.6 L] (all fuel) |
| Aux. fuel: | 1.2 gal [4.5 L] |
| 3-Point Hitch | |
| Rear Type: | II |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | transmission, live*Live PTO became an option in 1957. |
| Rear RPM: | 540 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase: | 80 inches [203 cm] |
| Weight: | 5,308 lbs [2407 kg] |
| Front tire: | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire: | 14-30 |
| Fordson New Major Power | |
| Drawbar (claimed): | 30 hp [22.4 kW] |
| PTO (claimed): | 35 hp [26.1 kW] |
| Drawbar (tested): | 34.2 hp [25.5 kW] |
| Belt (tested): | 38.5 hp [28.7 kW] |
| Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Cab: | Open operator station |
| Electrical | |
| Ground: | positive |
| Battery | |
| Number: | 1 |
| Volts: | 12 |
| info | |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.74x4.52 inches [95 x 115 mm] |
| Compression: | 4.61:1, 4.35:1 (early type) |
| Rated RPM: | 1600 |
| Firing order: | 1-2-4-3 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Oil capacity: | 7.2 qts [6.8 L] |
| Engine Detail | |
| Ford, all fuel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 198.9 ci [3.3 L] |
| info | |
| 90oF [32oC]↑: | : SAE140 |
| 90o↔10oF [32o↔-12oC]: | : SAE90 |
| 10oF [-12oC]↓: | : SAE80 |
| Transmission | |
| Type: | gear |
| Gears: | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch: | dry disc |
| Oil capacity: | 21.6 qts [20.4 L] |
| Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges. | |
| info | |
| Previous model: | Fordson Major |
| Next model: | Fordson Power Major |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 5,308 lbs [2407 kg] |
| Wheelbase: | 80 inches [203 cm] |
| Length: | 130.5 inches [331 cm] |
| Width: | 65 inches [165 cm] |
| Height (steering wheel): | 63 inches [160 cm] |
| Height (hood): | 57.35 inches [145 cm] |
| Clearance (front axle): | 19.5 inches [49 cm] |
| Clearance (drawbar): | 13.13 inches [33 cm] |
| Fordson New Major Tires | |
| Ag front: | 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear: | 14-30 |