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Tractor · 1958Unverified

Fordson Power Major

Name: Fordson Power Major
Brand: Fordson

Fordson Power Major · 48 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Fordson Power Major is a compact tractor with a 48 hp rating, making it suitable for certain applications. It was produced from 1958 to 1961. The tractor features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive. Its weight ranges from 4540 to 5200 pounds, and it is suitable for areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

48 hp

Max power

31.8 kW

Weight

4540 to 5200 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

91 rows

Recorded power

48 hp

Transmissions

6-speed unsymchronized gear

Production years

1958-1961

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordson (a part of Ford)Reference

Built in Dagenham, EnglandReference

Two-wheel driveReference

Steeringpower assistReference

Differential mechanical shoe brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Engine

Ford 3.6L 4-cyl dieselReference

Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasolineReference

Drawbar (tested)31.8 kWReference

Location:Engine block, right sideReference

19581481091Reference

19591494448Reference

19601538065Reference

19611583906Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Ag front6.00-19Reference

Ag rear11-36Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag rear14-30Reference

Operating2059 kgReference

Operating2331 kgReference

Operating2086 kgReference

Operating2358 kgReference

Ballasted4703 kgReference

FordReference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke100 x 115 mmReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression16.1:1Reference

Rated RPM1600Reference

Firing order1-2-4-3Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starterinertia starter optionalReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.8 LReference

Coolant capacity13.6 LReference

gasolineReference

Displacement3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke95 x 115 mmReference

Compression5.9:1Reference

Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference

Point gap0.381 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed35.5 kWReference

Max power31.8 kWReference

Transmission

6-speed unsymchronized gearReference

Typeunsymchronized gearReference

Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Oil capacity19.3 LReference

Oil capacity20.4 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)35.5 kWReference

Typegear pumpReference

Pressure151.7 barReference

Pump flow21.4 lpmReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTOlive (optional)Reference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Engine RPM540@1600Reference

Power at rated PTO speed33.8 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel65.9 LReference

Rear axle40.9 LReference

Diameter21 cmReference

Width12 cmReference

RPM1700Reference

Speed1153.06 meters/minReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase203 cmReference

Weight4540 to 5200 poundsReference

Front tire6.00-19Reference

Rear tire11-36Reference

Length331 cmReference

Width165 cmReference

Height164 cmReference

Front tread137 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread147/157 cmReference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference

Batteries2 (diesel)Reference

Batteries1 (gasoline)Reference

Battery CCA144Reference

Battery volts6 (diesel)Reference

Battery volts12 (gasoline)Reference

Test results

Diesel 6-speed 2WDFebruary 27, 1959 - March 16, 1957Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 685 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use12.1 l/hourReference

Fuel use11.4 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 3 used for power test.Reference

Max pull3646 kgReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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