Ford 4000 (A) 6X/6Y vs Fordson Power Major
14 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1964–1975; 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
14 material differences · 1 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 4000 (A) 6X/6Y | Power Major | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 51.2 hp | 51.8 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Ford ND 2.506 E or 2.512 E | FORD Mk-3 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.29 L | 3.61 L | +10% Power Major |
| Maximum torque declared | — | 178 lb·ft · 241 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 12.4–18.6 mph · 20–30 km/h | 13.7 mph · 22 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Dry Borg & Beck double clutch | pedal-operated dry single-disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 5.3 gpm · 20.1 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | 2,489 psi · 172 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,201 lb · 1,452 kg | 2,315 lb · 1,050 kg | +38% 4000 (A) 6X/6Y |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 542 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,579 lb · 2,077 kg | 5,205 lb · 2,361 kg | +14% Power Major |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 8,818 lb · 4,000 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 84.5 in · 2,146 mm | 80.0 in · 2,032 mm | +6% 4000 (A) 6X/6Y |
| Length declared | 138.6 in · 3,520 mm | 130.5 in · 3,315 mm | +6% 4000 (A) 6X/6Y |
| Width declared | 60.0 in · 1,524 mm | 65.0 in · 1,651 mm | +8% Power Major |
| Height declared | 91.0 in · 2,311 mm | 63.4 in · 1,610 mm | +44% 4000 (A) 6X/6Y |
| Ground clearance declared | 17.3 in · 440 mm | 19.5 in · 495 mm | +13% Power Major |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.7 ft · 3.25 m | 11.6 ft · 3.55 m | +9% Power Major |
| Fuel tank declared | 63.9 qt · 60.5 L | 72.1 qt · 68.25 L | +13% Power Major |
Ford 4000 (A) 6X/6Y sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4000”
Fordson Power Major sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Power Major”