wheels

[majorfox]

could anyone please tell me at what year and model did they use the three spoke cast front wheels??

[Mjg1705]

They wer first used on the power major from about 1958-59 and then afterwards were used on the orange super from 1960 to 1962 then converted to steel wheels for the new performance.

[Dandy Dave]

Also depends on where the tractors were shipped. Dandy Dave!

[majorfox]

Thanks for the replies! I've got a 1960 power major which I've only bought recently
but it has the 4 spoke/hole wheels fitted.

[halloween]

I don't think you should see it as too much of a problem. I have a 59 Power Major with the steel wheels!

[super6954]

Thanks for the replies! I've got a 1960 power major which I've only bought recently
but it has the 4 spoke/hole wheels fitted.

Hi
If your only going to use it then it won't matter and depending what you do with the 3 point those casts keep the front down more. .
if you are going to do a concourse restoration and try winning prizes it will be minus a lot of points and not in the top 3 , then you need either 3 spokes or change to original not repro cast hubs and steel rims on 7.50 x16 tyres . Also going this way would make her lighter to tow round to shows on a trailer. 2 cast front wheels weigh a fair bit .
Regards Robert

[majorfox]

to be honest i prefer the four hole cast wheels so think i'll stick with them plus it will save alot of hassle as they have new tyres on and i dont really want to change them!!

[super6954]

to be honest i prefer the four hole cast wheels so think i'll stick with them plus it will save alot of hassle as they have new tyres on and i dont really want to change them!!

Hi
That's a good plan Those are a finger trapping miserable thing to change trust me if you've never done it , and the tyre shop probably would not want to see you with them either. That's why I do all my own tyres now including the fluid filled ones, our guys don't want to come out to tractors anymore unless you wanna pay stupid money for it .
Regards Robert

[P29044]

Does anyone know if there is a different rim that is interchangable with the front rim on a 53 Major that will also hold up to having a front end loader on it. Living in South Carolina there are not many Fordsons around these parts and I need a new front rim. Not looking for show. Use this tractor on my small farm so pretty ain't important, reliability is.