Tractor · 1958Unverified
Fordson Power Major
Fordson Power Major · 48 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
48 hp
Max power
31.8 kW
Weight
4540 to 5200 pounds
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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.