- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- Not independently tested
- 1960–1964
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Fordson County Super IV Full specifications
FORD Mk-3 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 51.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
51.2 hp
38.2 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson County Super IV”, claimed
- Weight
- 6,283 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,646 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 5.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Fordson County Super IV specs: key facts
The Fordson County Super IV was built from 1960 to 1964.
The Fordson County Super IV has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 38.2 kW (51.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Fordson County Super IV is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Fordson County Super IV has a FORD Mk-3 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.61 L diesel unit.Source 2
The Fordson County Super IV weighs 2,850 kg (6,283 lb) unladen.
The Fordson County Super IV has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Fordson County Super IV lifts 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Fordson County Super IV delivers 22.4 L/min (5.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson County Super IV”
How much horsepower does a Super IV have?
The only figure for the Super IV is 51.2 hp (38.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson County Super IV”
What engine is in a Super IV?
A Super IV has an FORD Mk-3, a 4-cylinder 3.61 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | FORD Mk-3Source 2 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 220.5 ci · 3.61 LSource 2 |
| Max torque | 173 lb·ft · 234 N·m @ 1,200 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson County Super IV”
How much will a Super IV lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A Super IV lifts 2,646 lb (1,200 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 5.9 gpm · 22.4 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 2,646 lb · 1,200 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,200 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson County Super IV”
What transmission does a Super IV have?
Transmission specifications for the Super IV are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry single-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated expansion disc brake acting on rear wheels |
| Steering | Mechanical recirculating ball steering with hydraulic power assistance |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20.0 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson County Super IV”
How much does a Super IV weigh?
A Super IV weighs 6,283 lb (2,850 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,283 lb · 2,850 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 70.9 in · 1,800 mm |
| Length | 130.3 in · 3,310 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.5 in · 342 mm |
| Front track | 59.8–72.0 in · 1,520–1,830 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 59.8–72.0 in · 1,520–1,830 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Turning radius, braked | 18.0 ft · 5.50 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson County Super IV”
Which tractors compare with a Super IV?
Within 10% of its 51.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 4000 (A) 6X/6Y51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1975Side by side with the Super IV →
- SOMECA 615 (DT)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1968Side by side with the Super IV →
- Fiat 550 (DT)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1978Side by side with the Super IV →
- International Harvester 54451.2 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1973Side by side with the Super IV →
- International Harvester Farmall 54451.2 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1973Side by side with the Super IV →
- SOMECA 550 (DT)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1971Side by side with the Super IV →
Everything else people ask
Is a Super IV two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Fordson County Super IV is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a Super IV have?
A Super IV has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson County Super IV”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Power Major”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Fordson County Super IV — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109849 · revision 1055070. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Fordson Power Major — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-79615 · revision 911562. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document