Fordson County Super4
Built: 1958–1964 · Series: Super Major
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Fordson County Super4: water-cooled four-cylinder diesel tractor with half-frame and permanent four-wheel drive, 3,610 cc, 38 kW and 3,800 kg weight, built 1958 to 1964
Fordson was the tractor brand within the Ford group, and the Super Major was the standard model of the 1950s and 1960s. County Commercial Cars of Fleet in southern England built the Super4 on this basis, with permanent four-wheel drive, made from 1958 to 1964.
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The Super4 is powered by a water-cooled four-cylinder diesel engine of 3,610 cc, producing 52 hp, or 38 kW, at 2,000 rpm. The machine rests on a half-frame, weighs 3,800 kg and reaches a top speed of 25 km/h with a 12/4 gearbox; identical 12.4-36 AS tyres are fitted front and rear.
Permanent four-wheel drive with equal-sized tyres front and rear spreads drive force and weight more evenly across all four wheels than an ordinary tractor with larger rear and smaller front wheels, considerably improving traction on loose, wet or sloping ground. The half-frame reinforces the front section of the machine, which houses the additional front-axle drivetrain.
When buying a Fordson County Super4 secondhand, the condition of the front axle differential, joints and transfer case of the permanent four-wheel-drive system matters most, since these components carry heavy loads under continuous use. Also worth checking are the half-frame for cracking, the 12/4 gearbox for smooth shifting, and the diesel engine's injection pump and injectors.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Fordson County Super4
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 52 hp (38 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,610 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Unladen weight | 3,800 kgcorrect |
|---|
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 12/4correct |
| Front tyres | 12.4 - 36 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 12.4 - 36 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | semi-frame constructioncorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 10 kW/t (38 kW / 3.8 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 Super4 have?
The Fordson County Super4 delivers 52 hp.
How much does the Fordson County Super4 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,800 kg.
What engine does the Fordson County Super4 have?
4 cylinders, 3,610 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Fordson County Super4 go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
When was the Fordson County Super4 built?
Production years: 1958–1964.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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