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FordsonModel A
Fordson Super Major
Row Crop
- power
- 54 hp
- displacement
- 220 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Row Crop
Fordson Super Major vs Oliver 1550
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OliverModel B
Oliver 1550
Row Crop
- power
- 53.8 hp
- displacement
- 232 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
FordsonFordson Super Major
vs
OliverOliver 1550
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ Super Major higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)Super Major54 hp
155053.8 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Super Major is in the 7th percentile; 1550 is in the 7th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1550 higher · +12 ci (+5%)Super Major220 ci
1550232 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Super Major is in the 11th percentile; 1550 is in the 13th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 1550 higher · +2 (+50%)Super Major4
15506
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Super Major is in the 17th percentile; 1550 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1550 higher · +6 (+100%)Super Major6
155012
Median Row Crop Tractor16
Super Major is in the 11th percentile; 1550 is in the 27th · 1,200 models
Super Major (A)1550 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Fordson Super Major | Oliver 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fordson | Oliver | — |
| Model | Super Major | 1550 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Fordson Super Major | Oliver 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 54hp | 53.8hp | ▲ Super Major+0.2 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 1,700RPM | 1,650RPM | ▲ Super Major+50 RPM · +3% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ 1550+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 220ci | 232ci | ▲ 1550+12 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.6in | ▲ Super Major+0.3 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 4.5in | 3.8in | ▲ Super Major+0.7 in · +18% |
Transmission
| Spec | Fordson Super Major | Oliver 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear | Partial power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Fordson Super Major | Oliver 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 130in | 154in | ▲ 1550+24 in · +18% |
| Width | 65in | 81.5in | ▲ 1550+16.5 in · +25% |
| Height | 64.6in | 97.2in | ▲ 1550+32.6 in · +50% |
| Operating Weight | 5,330lb | 7,000lb | ▲ 1550+1,670 lb · +31% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Fordson Super Major | Oliver 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Power assist | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Fordson Super Major | Oliver 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Fordson Super Major | Oliver 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | II/I | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Fordson Super Major | Oliver 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power assist | Power assist | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical disc | Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Fordson Super Major | Oliver 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Fordson Super Major | Oliver 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.8gal | 5gal | ▲ 1550+1.2 gal · +32% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Fordson Super Major | Oliver 1550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 7th percentile (54 hp)B · 7th percentile (53.8 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 11th percentile (220 ci)B · 13th percentile (232 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 17th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 11th percentile (6)B · 27th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 9th percentile (5,330 lb)B · 16th percentile (7,000 lb)
A · Super MajorB · 1550Median Row Crop Tractor