Fordson Power Major vs International Harvester 544
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD / 4WD; 2WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1958–1960; 1968–1973). 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
10 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Power Major | 544 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 51.8 hp | 51.2 hp | — |
| Engine declared | FORD Mk-3 | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER C-200 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.61 L | — | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 178 lb·ft · 241 N·m | 171 lb·ft · 232 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 13.7 mph · 22 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +36% 544 |
| Clutch declared | pedal-operated dry single-disc clutch | Pedal operated dry single plate clutch type 11 inches | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 12.0 gpm · 45.4 L/min | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 2,315 lb · 1,050 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 542 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,205 lb · 2,361 kg | 4,978 lb · 2,258 kg | — |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 8,818 lb · 4,000 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 80.0 in · 2,032 mm | 73.0 in · 1,854 mm | +10% Power Major |
| Length declared | 130.5 in · 3,315 mm | 138.0 in · 3,505 mm | +6% 544 |
| Width declared | 65.0 in · 1,651 mm | 71.0 in · 1,803 mm | +9% 544 |
| Height declared | 63.4 in · 1,610 mm | 62.0 in · 1,575 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 19.5 in · 495 mm | 11.0 in · 279 mm | +77% Power Major |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.6 ft · 3.55 m | 10.5 ft · 3.20 m | +11% Power Major |
| Fuel tank declared | 72.1 qt · 68.25 L | 132.1 qt · 125.0 L | +83% 544 |
Fordson Power Major sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Power Major”
International Harvester 544 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 544”