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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 Farm Major Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Fordson Power Major Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
42 hp
48 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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
1481091Reference
1959
1494448Reference
1960
1538065Reference
1961
1583906Reference
Engine
31.3 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 115 mmReference
95 x 115 mmReference
Power
31.3 kWReference
Compression
16:1Reference
5.9:1Reference
Rated RPM
1600Reference
1600Reference
Starter type
electricReference
Drawbar (tested)
31.8 kWReference
Location:
Engine block, right sideReference
Operating
2358 kgReference
Ballasted
4703 kgReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter
inertia starter optionalReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Oil capacity
20.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.6 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.381 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed
35.5 kWReference
Max power
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)
35.5 kWReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
Pump flow
21.4 lpmReference
Engine RPM
540@1600Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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
4540 to 5200 poundsReference
Front tread
137 to 198 cmReference
Rear tread
147/157 cmReference
Capacities
Fuel
65.9 LReference
Rear axle
40.9 LReference
Diameter
21 cmReference
RPM
1700Reference
Speed
1153.06 meters/minReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Batteries
1 (gasoline)Reference
Battery CCA
144Reference
Battery volts
12 (gasoline)Reference
Test results
Fuel use
11.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
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.

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