Fordson County Super IV
Built: 1960–1964 · Series: MAJOR-Serie
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Fordson County Super IV: water-cooled four-cylinder diesel four-wheel-drive tractor from the MAJOR series, 3,613 cc, 38.2 kW and 2,850 kg weight, built 1960 to 1964
Fordson was the tractor brand within the Ford group; the MAJOR series formed the brand's standard field tractor in the 1950s and 1960s. County Commercial Cars of Fleet in southern England built variants fitted with additional four-wheel drive on this basis, among them the Super IV, built from 1960 to 1964.
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The Super IV is powered by a water-cooled four-cylinder diesel engine of 3,613 cc, producing 52 hp, or 38.2 kW, at 1,650 to 1,800 rpm. At a weight of 2,850 kg, a length of 3,310 mm and a wheelbase of 1,800 mm, the machine reaches a top speed of 20 km/h.
The additional front-axle drive considerably improves traction on loose or wet ground compared with the standard rear-wheel-drive MAJOR, which is particularly useful for primary tillage with a plough or cultivator. The low rated speed of 1,650 to 1,800 rpm delivers high torque for such drawbar work already at moderate engine speeds.
When buying a Fordson County Super IV secondhand, the condition of the front axle differential and the four-wheel-drive joints matters most, since these assemblies carry considerably higher loads than on the standard rear-wheel-drive version. Also worth checking are the diesel engine's injection pump and injectors, the clutch and gearbox, and visible corrosion on sheet-metal and frame parts after many years of use.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Fordson County Super IV
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 52 hp (38.2 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1.650/1.800 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,613 cm³correct |
| Bore | 100 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 115 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,310 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1,800 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 342 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,850 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6 V/2 Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 6correct |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
| Front tyres | 11-36 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 11-36 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 68.5 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | Rahmenbauweise mit Hilfsrahmencorrect |
|---|
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat I/IIcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.4 kW/t (38 kW / 2.9 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 36% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Fordson County Super IV have?
The Fordson County Super IV delivers 52 hp.
How much does the Fordson County Super IV weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,850 kg.
What engine does the Fordson County Super IV have?
4 cylinders, 3,613 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Fordson County Super IV go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
When was the Fordson County Super IV built?
Production years: 1960–1964.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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