• WhichTractor size: High-power
  • Not independently tested
  • 1958–1960

It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category

Fordson Power Major Transmission specifications

11 transmission values on record for the Power Major.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

51.8 hp

38.6 kW as stated by the source

Not independently tested

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Power Major”, claimed

How fast will a Power Major go?

The fastest speed on record for a Power Major is 13.7 mph (22 km/h). The gearbox itself is not on record yet.

Transmission — Power Major Transmission
Drive2WD / 4WDVaries by configuration
Forward gears6
Reverse gears2
Transmission as described6 forward/2 reverse
Clutchpedal-operated dry single-disc clutch
Top speed forward13.7 mph · 22 km/h
Top speed reverse5.0 mph · 8.09 km/hhighest reverse speed printed in the article's speed tables
Creeper gears available, optionalYes
Service brakespedal-operated internal expanding shoe brake with servo action
Steeringmechanical recirculating ball steering system SAGINAW
Differential lockroller-bearing differential with four planetary gears

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Power Major”

Where this page comes from

11 transmission values from Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Power Major”.

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  1. Traktorenlexikon: Fordson Power MajorCC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-79615 · revision 911562. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document