Head to head · Utility

Barreiros 5000 VL vs Fordson Super Major

Barreiros 5000 VL Tractor
BarreirosModel A

Barreiros 5000 VL

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
204 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
10
Full 5000 VL specs
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FordsonModel B

Fordson Super Major

Row Crop

power
54 hp
displacement
220 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full Super Major specs
BarreirosBarreiros 5000 VL
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FordsonFordson Super Major

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5000 VL higher · +1 hp (+2%)
5000 VL55 hp
Super Major54 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5000 VL is in the 50th percentile; Super Major is in the 49th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Super Major higher · +16 ci (+8%)
5000 VL204 ci
Super Major220 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5000 VL is in the 56th percentile; Super Major is in the 60th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5000 VL4
Super Major4
Median Utility Tractor4

5000 VL is in the 50th percentile; Super Major is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5000 VL higher · +4 (+67%)
5000 VL10
Super Major6
Median Utility Tractor12

5000 VL is in the 39th percentile; Super Major is in the 11th · 4,941 models

5000 VL (A)Super Major (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLFordson Super MajorDifference
ManufacturerBarreirosFordson—
Model5000 VLSuper Major—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLFordson Super MajorDifference
ManufacturerChryslerFord—
ModelA24Not recorded—
Power Output55hp54hp▲ 5000 VL+1 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,200RPM1,700RPM▲ 5000 VL+500 RPM · +29%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement204ci220ci▲ Super Major+16 ci · +8%
BoreNot recorded3.9in—
StrokeNot recorded4.5in—

Transmission

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLFordson Super MajorDifference
TypeManualSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLFordson Super MajorDifference
LengthNot recorded130in—
WidthNot recorded65in—
HeightNot recorded64.6in—
Operating Weight4,080lb5,330lb▲ Super Major+1,250 lb · +31%

Hydraulics

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLFordson Super MajorDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLFordson Super MajorDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLFordson Super MajorDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLFordson Super MajorDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower assist—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical disc—

Electrical

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLFordson Super MajorDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLFordson Super MajorDifference
CoolantNot recorded3.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecBarreiros 5000 VLFordson Super MajorDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 49th percentile (54 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 56th percentile (204 ci)B · 60th percentile (220 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 39th percentile (10)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 38th percentile (4,080 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,330 lb)
A · 5000 VLB · Super MajorMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBarreiros 5000 VLFull spec pageFordson Super Major