Compare/Fordson Farm Major vs Fordson Fordson F

Fordson Farm Major vs Fordson Fordson F

Verdict: Fordson Farm Major vs Fordson Fordson F

The Fordson Farm Major and the Fordson Fordson F are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson Farm Major leads on rated power with 42 hp against 20 hp. Fordson Farm Major is the newer design (1959 vs 1917). In short: choose the Fordson Farm Major for outright pulling power, or the Fordson Fordson F if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Fordson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Fordson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

42 hp

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference

Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges.Reference

Kerosene 3-speed 2WDJune 21 - 28, 1926Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 124 fileReference

Steering

powerReference

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Factories

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Cork, IrelandReference

Total built

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7,597 (Ireland)Reference

Engine

31.3 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

Displacement

3.6 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

102 x 127 mmReference

Power

31.3 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1600Reference

1000Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Fuel tank

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79.5 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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7.5 kWReference

Plows

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2 (14-inch)Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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9.2 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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16.6 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2-4-3Reference

Oil capacity

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14.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

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45.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

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16.6 kWReference

Max power

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9.2 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

constant mesh gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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14.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

203 cmReference

160 cmReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

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Rear tire

12x28Reference

42x12Reference

Ag front

7.50x16Reference

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Ag rear

14x28Reference

42x12 (steel)Reference

Length

331 cmReference

259 cmReference

Width

180 cmReference

160 cmReference

Height

159 cmReference

139 cmReference

Weight

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1324 kgReference

Ground clearance

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29 cmReference

Fordson F Serial Number Location

Fordson F Serial Numbers

1917

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1 (USA)Reference

1918

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260 (USA)Reference

1919

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63001 (Ireland)Reference

1920

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65001 (Ireland)Reference

1921

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108230 (Ireland)Reference

1922

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109673 (Ireland)Reference

1923

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268583 (USA)Reference

1924

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370351 (USA)Reference

1925

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455360 (USA)Reference

1926

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557608 (USA)Reference

1927

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629830 (USA)Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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24 cmReference

RPM

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1000Reference

Speed

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755.90 meters/minReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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9.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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971 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.