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Fordson Thames

Built: 1948-1955 · Series: THAMES

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The Fordson Thames is a machine built by Fordson. Production: 1948-1955. The engine delivers 62.8 kW, has 8 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,621 cm³. The machine is 6,150 mm long and 2,180 mm wide. The unladen weight is 2,800 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,250 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 3,500 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. The gearbox offers 4 gears. Rated output across the Fordson range ranges from 14.3 to 70 kW; the Thames sits at the top of that range with 62.8 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the WOT SUSSEX below it with 62.5 kW and the COUNTY SUPER 6-4X4/1780 above it with 70 kW. 78 Fordson models across 7 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 13 verified figures from 2 sources are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power62.8 kWcorrect
Cylinders8correct
Displacement3,621 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length6,150 mmcorrect
Width2,180 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,250 mmcorrect
Unladen weight2,800 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight3,500 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears4correct
Wheels4correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 22.4 kW/t (63 kW / 2.8 t)

Stronger than 1% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 27,776 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Fordson Thames have?

The Fordson Thames delivers 62.8 kW.

How much does the Fordson Thames weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,800 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Fordson Thames?

3,500 kg.

What engine does the Fordson Thames have?

8 cylinders, 3,621 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Fordson Thames?

6,150 mm × 2,180 mm.

When was the Fordson Thames built?

Production years: 1948-1955.

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.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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This page carries 13 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.

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