Tractor · 1959Unverified
Fordson Farm Major
Fordson Farm Major · 42 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
42 hp
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Overview
ManufacturerFordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Built in Dagenham, EnglandReference
The Fordson Farm MajorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Ford 3.6L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine31.3 kWReference
FordReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke100 x 115 mmReference
Power31.3 kWReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM1600Reference
Starter typeelectricReference
Transmission
6-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase203 cmReference
Front tire6.00x16Reference
Rear tire12x28Reference
Ag front6.00x16Reference
Ag front6.00x19Reference
Ag front7.50x16Reference
Ag rear12x28Reference
Ag rear11x38Reference
Ag rear14x28Reference
Length331 cmReference
Width180 cmReference
Height159 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.