Fordson SUPER MAJOR
Built: 1961-1962 · Series: SUPER
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Between 1961-1962, Fordson built the Fordson SUPER MAJOR as a tractor from the SUPER series. From 3 litres the engine produces 38 kW.
Dimensions are 4.16 m by 2.12 m. Unladen, it tips the scales at 1,835 kg.
Within the range, rated power spans from 29 to 54 kW; with 38 kW, the SUPER MAJOR sits in the lower third. Directly alongside are the Super Dexta with 30.5 kW below and the SUPER MAJOR MANUEL with 38.5 kW above.
Fordson Super – Developments of the Major and Dexta, 1961 to 1964
Under the Super designation, the register groups together developments of both the Fordson Major and the Fordson Dexta from 1961 to 1964 – the Super Major and the Super Dexta. Output of the recorded models ranges from 29 to 54 kW, using three- and four-cylinder engines with displacement from 2,500 to 3,610 cm³.
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Recorded operating weight runs from 1,560 to 3,160 kg, with the lighter Super Dexta models differing considerably from the heavier Super Major variants. The Super models received revised hydraulic and braking systems compared with their predecessors.
For buyers of historic Fordson models, distinguishing precisely between Super Major and Super Dexta matters, since these are two different size classes with different intended uses – the Major as a larger field tractor, the Dexta as a more compact all-rounder.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Fordson Super
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 38 kWcorrect |
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| Displacement | 2,985 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,155 mmcorrect |
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| Width | 2,125 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,835 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,270 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Forward gears | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 68.5 lcorrect |
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Other data
| Linkage category | Cat I/IIcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 20.7 kW/t (38 kW / 1.8 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 36% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,659 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Fordson SUPER MAJOR have?
The Fordson SUPER MAJOR delivers 38 kW.
How much does the Fordson SUPER MAJOR weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,835 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Fordson SUPER MAJOR?
2,270 kg.
What engine does the Fordson SUPER MAJOR have?
2,985 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Fordson SUPER MAJOR?
4,155 mm × 2,125 mm.
When was the Fordson SUPER MAJOR built?
Production years: 1961-1962.
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.
- 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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This page carries 11 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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SUPER MAJOR / 2020-64
SUPER MAJOR 4x4
SUPER MAJOR MANUEL
SUPER MAJOR-MANUEL 4X4
SUPER MAJOR/2020
SUPER MAJOR/2020-1962
SUPER MAJOR/2020-62
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