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Fordson Major, Power Major, Super Major

58FordsonMajor
59FordsonPowerMajor
61FordsonSuperMajor
58FordsonMajor
59FordsonPowerMajor
61FordsonSuperMajor
Manufacturer
Models
Fordson Major bens./petr., Fordson Major diesel, Fordson Power Major, Fordson Super Major, Fordson Super Major
Years
1952-64
Info

Here is the translation of the provided Finnish text to English:


The Fordson Major, introduced in 1945, was replaced by a new model of the same name (specifically the E1ADKN and the diesel version E1ADDN) for the year 1952. Ford’s main idea was to offer a single tractor model suitable for the average farm in England. Similarly, one model was offered in the USA. The most significant feature of the new Major was the availability of an affordable diesel model. The diesel engine was now Ford’s own instead of Perkins and was equipped with overhead valves. Gasoline and petrol versions were also made using the same basic engine design. The diesel model only came to Finland in 1954.

The tractor had 6+2 gears. Forward speeds were 3.3; 4.7; 6.0; 8.35; 11.8, and 21.2 km/h. The clutch was a dry single-plate, 11 inches in diameter. A dual-clutch was available as an optional extra. Power steering was also available as an option.

In 1958, the Major was replaced by the Power Major, which had an increased power output of 51.8 horsepower. The transmission and differential were strengthened. The lifting device was more powerful than before. The dashboard and the throttle lever placed under the steering wheel were new.

The final step in the Major’s history was the Super Major, introduced in 1960, which featured disc brakes, a differential lock, a 13-inch clutch, and draft control. The headlights were moved to the grille, but in Finland, headlights placed on the sides of the radiator continued to be used. In 1963, the blue-orange color scheme was changed to blue-gray. At the same time, power was increased by a couple of horsepower, the 6th gear was sped up, and gears 1-4 were slowed down, the dual clutch was renewed, and draft control gained a descent speed adjustment.

The Major was used as a basic machine for many applications, among which the internationally best-known are County and Roadless track tractors and later four-wheel-drive versions. In Finland, a Manuel four-wheel-drive model equipped with an Italian-based front axle was also sold.


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Technical data
ModelFordson Major bens./petr.Fordson Major dieselFordson Power MajorFordson Super MajorFordson Super Major
Manufacturer nameFordsonFordsonFordsonFordsonFordson
Imported to FinlandYesYesYesYesYes
Years1952-581952-581958-601960-631963-64
Cyl/Turbo/Intercooler44444
Displacement3261 cm³3610 cm³3610 cm³3610 cm³3610 cm³
Bore x stroke95×115 mm100×115 mm100×115 mm100×115 mm100×115 mm
Rated power39,5 SAE/1600 hp DIN/rpm40,5 SAE/1600 hp DIN/rpm51,8 SAE/1600 hp DIN/rpm52 SAE/1600 hp DIN/rpm54 SAE/1700 hp DIN/rpm
Gears6+26+26+26+26+2
Speeds in km/h3,3-21,23,3-21,23,3-21,23,3-21,23,0-24,5
Max. speed 26 km/h26 km/h26 km/h26.5 km/h-
Hydr. flow l/min18.5 l/min18.5 l/min22.4 l/min22.4 l/min22.4 l/min
Hydraulic pressure150 bar150 bar150 bar175 bar175 bar
Lift controlsmech.mech.mech.mech.mech.
Lift capacity1000 kg1000 kg1050 kg1400 kg1400 kg
PTO speeds540540540540540
Brakesdrum brakesdrum brakesdrum brakesdry discdry disc
Steeringmech.mech.mech.mech.mech.
Turning circle m 2WD8.468.468.468.468.46
Front tyres 2WD7,50-167,50-167,50-167,50-167,50-16
Rear tyres 2WD12,4/11-3612,4/11-3612,4/11-3612,4/11-3612,4/11-36
Weight 2WD(2045) kg(2073) kg(2300) kg(2300) kg(2260) kg
Height with cab(160) cm(160) cm(160) cm(165) cm(165) cm
Length (2WD/4WD)332 cm332 cm332 cm331 cm331 cm
Wheelbase (2WD/4WD)203 cm203 cm203 cm203 cm203 cm
Fuel tank68.2 l68.2 l66 l66 l66 l
Engine model--592 EDDN-6003-
Torque-----