fordson super major
![]() | 1961 - 1964 | 1961 - 1964 |
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1961 - 1964 | ||
1961 - 1964 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford) |
Built in Dagenham, England | |
The Fordson Super Major was sold as the Ford 5000 in the United States. | |
Fordson Super Major Engines | |
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Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel | |
Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 20 gal
75.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Fordson Super Major Transmission | |
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6-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Fordson Super Major Power | |
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Engine | 54 hp
40.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 47 hp
35.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 40.21 hp
30.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 47.53 hp
35.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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Fordson Super Major photos... |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 6 gpm
22.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I,II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80 inches
203 cm |
Weight | 5330 lbs
2417 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Super Major Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Serial number stamped onto the engine, right side |
1960 | 1578886 |
1961 | 1583907 |
1961 | 08A 300001 |
1962 | 08B 741001 |
1963 | 08C 945000 |
1964 | 08D 940000 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
References | |
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Super Major och Dexta published in 1966, by Ford |
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