Fiat 550 (DT) vs Fordson Power Major
12 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1968–1978; 1958–1960). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
12 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 550 (DT) | Power Major | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 51.2 hp | 51.8 hp | — |
| Engine declared | FIAT-IVECO 8045 | FORD Mk-3 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.12 L | 3.61 L | +16% Power Major |
| Maximum torque declared | 137 lb·ft · 186 N·m | 178 lb·ft · 241 N·m | +30% Power Major |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 13.7 mph · 22 km/h | +14% 550 (DT) |
| Clutch declared | Dry FEREDO double clutch with separate PTO control | pedal-operated dry single-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 5.8 gpm · 21.8 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | 2,843 psi · 196 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 4,012 lb · 1,820 kg | 2,315 lb · 1,050 kg | +73% 550 (DT) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 542 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,542 lb · 2,060 kg | 5,205 lb · 2,361 kg | +15% Power Major |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 8,818 lb · 4,000 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 81.5 in · 2,070 mm | 80.0 in · 2,032 mm | — |
| Length declared | 135.0 in · 3,430 mm | 130.5 in · 3,315 mm | — |
| Width declared | 66.5 in · 1,690 mm | 65.0 in · 1,651 mm | — |
| Height declared | 71.5 in · 1,815 mm | 63.4 in · 1,610 mm | +13% 550 (DT) |
| Ground clearance declared | 16.5 in · 420 mm | 19.5 in · 495 mm | +18% Power Major |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.3 ft · 3.13 m | 11.6 ft · 3.55 m | +13% Power Major |
| Fuel tank declared | 57.1 qt · 54.0 L | 72.1 qt · 68.25 L | +26% Power Major |
Fiat 550 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 550/550 DT”
Fordson Power Major sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Power Major”