Fordson Power Major vs SOMECA 615 (DT)
12 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1958–1960; 1965–1968). 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 · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Power Major | 615 (DT) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 51.8 hp | 51.2 hp | — |
| Engine declared | FORD Mk-3 | O.M.-FIAT CO 2D-45 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.61 L | 4.40 L | +22% 615 (DT) |
| Maximum torque declared | 178 lb·ft · 241 N·m | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 13.7 mph · 22 km/h | 13.7 mph · 22 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | pedal-operated dry single-disc clutch | Pedal-operated two-stage dry FERODO double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 5.5 gpm · 20.8 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 2,988 psi · 206 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 2,315 lb · 1,050 kg | 4,586 lb · 2,080 kg | +98% 615 (DT) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 542 rpm | 540 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,205 lb · 2,361 kg | 5,820 lb · 2,640 kg | +12% 615 (DT) |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 8,818 lb · 4,000 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 80.0 in · 2,032 mm | 83.9 in · 2,130 mm | — |
| Length declared | 130.5 in · 3,315 mm | 144.5 in · 3,670 mm | +11% 615 (DT) |
| Width declared | 65.0 in · 1,651 mm | 70.5 in · 1,790 mm | +8% 615 (DT) |
| Height declared | 63.4 in · 1,610 mm | 72.0 in · 1,829 mm | +14% 615 (DT) |
| Ground clearance declared | 19.5 in · 495 mm | 15.4 in · 390 mm | +27% Power Major |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.6 ft · 3.55 m | 10.8 ft · 3.30 m | +8% Power Major |
| Fuel tank declared | 72.1 qt · 68.25 L | 88.8 qt · 84.0 L | +23% 615 (DT) |
Fordson Power Major sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Power Major”
SOMECA 615 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 615”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 40 Super”