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Major KFD
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:25 am
by Frans
Just got from a narrow major may be a KFD, but I dont know much about them.
Casting numbers found M 29 U on gearbox
starter motor Lucas 11 53
engine number 271866 or 271266
I will try to post some pics asap so someone can confirm if it is a KDF
Pictures
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:49 am
by Frans
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:10 pm
by henk
Congratulations Frans,
It's a beauty.
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:22 pm
by Frans
Its not mine its for sale,
wanted some pics so I can see if its original
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:41 pm
by henk
BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT.
Seems mostly original to me, except for the front end. Crossmember as they call it in the part book. Looks like it's been self-made. The lights front and back or not what they should be. The foot throttle is home made.
M29U is October 1953
I think there must be a 1 in front of the 271866 or 271266. Than it will give October or November 1953.
Don't know about the Lucas.
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:31 pm
by Frans
Yes i want to buy it but I want a bit more info before I do and I must ask my wife
as i do have 2 majors and thats the max she knows me,
Iff i can make a good price there is always space arround the home or I sell her car
Like whats it worth and some pics like David from wales had on the forum.
Its only 20 cm narrow from the Super.
I thought it could be a date on the lucas 11 53 (november 1953)
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:24 pm
by JC
Hi Frans,
The only thing that I know about KFDs is what I've seen in David in Wales' pictures.
KFDs had a swept-back front axle, similar to a Dexta. The one that you posted has a modified Major axle, so I'm guessing that its not a KFD. It looks like a farmer or dealer may have modified that one.
Here's a link to a picture that I found.
http://www.tractorshed.com/gallery/tphotos/a121422.jpg
Notice how far back the front wheels are, compared to a normal Major.
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:04 pm
by Frans
Hello JC,
I had contact with David he send me his pics, Its not a KFD, and if the price is right I will buy it, If so I will let you now
Major KFD
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 2:14 am
by Kim
Frans--Does your wife really need a car? Seems like she should be willing to sacrifice a little for a good cause!!!
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:03 pm
by Frans
My wife doesn't have to worry at all, The kids must go to school, so she need the car.
There is plenty off space here so one tractor more or less that doesnt make a difference.
The money ist mostly the problem. so for sale a Fiat 600 car bj 1972 sleeping in a haystack for abouth 7 years
btw the major isn't a KDF but a lot smaller
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:16 pm
by henk
Frans,
How is the condition of the Fiat?
