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Fordson Farm Major vs Fordson Power Major
Verdict: Fordson Farm Major vs Fordson Power Major
The Fordson Farm Major and the Fordson Power Major are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson Power Major leads on rated power with 48 hp against 42 hp. Fordson Farm Major is the newer design (1959 vs 1958). In short: choose the Fordson Power Major for outright pulling power, or the Fordson Farm Major 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
42 hp
48 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Steering
powerReference
power assistReference
Engine
1958
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1481091Reference
1959
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1494448Reference
1960
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1538065Reference
1961
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1583906Reference
Engine
31.3 kWReference
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Displacement
3.6 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 115 mmReference
95 x 115 mmReference
Power
31.3 kWReference
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Compression
16:1Reference
5.9:1Reference
Rated RPM
1600Reference
1600Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Drawbar (tested)
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31.8 kWReference
Location:
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Engine block, right sideReference
Operating
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2358 kgReference
Ballasted
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4703 kgReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Firing order
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1-2-4-3Reference
Starter
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inertia starter optionalReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Oil capacity
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20.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
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13.6 LReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.381 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed
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35.5 kWReference
Max power
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31.8 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsymchronized gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
liveReference
live (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
PTO (tested)
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35.5 kWReference
Pressure
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151.7 barReference
Pump flow
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21.4 lpmReference
Engine RPM
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540@1600Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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33.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
203 cmReference
Front tire
6.00x16Reference
6.00-19Reference
Rear tire
12x28Reference
11-36Reference
Ag front
7.50x16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
14x28Reference
14-30Reference
Length
331 cmReference
331 cmReference
Width
180 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height
159 cmReference
164 cmReference
Weight
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4540 to 5200 poundsReference
Front tread
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137 to 198 cmReference
Rear tread
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147/157 cmReference
Capacities
Fuel
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65.9 LReference
Rear axle
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40.9 LReference
Diameter
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21 cmReference
RPM
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1700Reference
Speed
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1153.06 meters/minReference
Electrical
Ground
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positiveReference
Batteries
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1 (gasoline)Reference
Battery CCA
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144Reference
Battery volts
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12 (gasoline)Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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11.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
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3646 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.


