Head to head · Standard Tread

Fordson Farm Major vs Fordson Super Major

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FordsonModel A

Fordson Farm Major

Standard Tread

power
42 hp
displacement
220 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full Farm Major 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
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Standard Tread

n = 121–367

Engine Power

▲ Super Major higher · +12 hp (+29%)
Farm Major42 hp
Super Major54 hp
Median Standard Tread Tractor45 hp

Farm Major is in the 45th percentile; Super Major is in the 63rd · 121 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
Farm Major220 ci
Super Major220 ci
Median Standard Tread Tractor382 ci

Farm Major is in the 16th percentile; Super Major is in the 16th · 353 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Farm Major4
Super Major4
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

Farm Major is in the 50th percentile; Super Major is in the 50th · 367 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Farm Major6
Super Major6
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

Farm Major is in the 79th percentile; Super Major is in the 79th · 341 models

Farm Major (A)Super Major (B)Median Standard Tread Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFordson Farm MajorFordson Super MajorDifference
ManufacturerFordsonFordsonSame
ModelFarm MajorSuper Major—
CategoryStandard TreadRow Crop—

Engine

SpecFordson Farm MajorFordson Super MajorDifference
ManufacturerFordsonFord—
Power Output42hp54hp▲ Super Major+12 hp · +29%
Rated RPM1,600RPM1,700RPM▲ Super Major+100 RPM · +6%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement220ci220ciSame
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.5in4.5inSame

Transmission

SpecFordson Farm MajorFordson Super MajorDifference
TypeGearSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFordson Farm MajorFordson Super MajorDifference
Length131in130in▲ Farm Major+1 in · <1%
Width71in65in▲ Farm Major+6 in · +9%
Height62.6in64.6in▲ Super Major+2 in · +3%
Operating WeightNot recorded5,330lb—

Hydraulics

SpecFordson Farm MajorFordson Super MajorDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFordson Farm MajorFordson Super MajorDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecFordson Farm MajorFordson Super MajorDifference
Front Tire Size6.00x16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size12x28Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFordson Farm MajorFordson Super MajorDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFordson Farm MajorFordson Super MajorDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower assist—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical disc—

Electrical

SpecFordson Farm MajorFordson Super MajorDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFordson Farm MajorFordson Super MajorDifference
CoolantNot recorded3.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecFordson Farm MajorFordson Super MajorDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 45 hp
A · 45th percentile (42 hp)B · 63rd percentile (54 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 382 ci
A · 16th percentile (220 ci)B · 16th percentile (220 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 4
A · 79th percentile (6)B · 79th percentile (6)

Length

median 137 in
A · 31st percentile (131 in)B · 31st percentile (130 in)
A · Farm MajorB · Super MajorMedian Standard Tread Tractor
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