Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super Major
Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super Major
Hi ,
even so I got infected by the "Blue Virus" there are some questions.
I am planning to add a Major to my County, since everybody on this board seems to own a second, third,.......tractor
In my neighbourhood there is a 1959 Power Major for sale . Only 4500 hors on the clock and very original.
What are the differences between this model and the Diesel or the Super besides horsepower?
even so I got infected by the "Blue Virus" there are some questions.
I am planning to add a Major to my County, since everybody on this board seems to own a second, third,.......tractor
In my neighbourhood there is a 1959 Power Major for sale . Only 4500 hors on the clock and very original.
What are the differences between this model and the Diesel or the Super besides horsepower?
Regards Matthias
With County, you can
1959 Power Major
1961 County Super 4 drainagemachine
1963 Super Major
1964 NP Super Major 4x4
1966 County 654
With County, you can
1959 Power Major
1961 County Super 4 drainagemachine
1963 Super Major
1964 NP Super Major 4x4
1966 County 654
Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
there are hundreds of differences both cosmetic and mechanical, too mant to list really
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Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
You need the Major bible. Allan T. Condie ISBN 0-907742-96-3
Hope there are still some for sale.
Hope there are still some for sale.
Kind regards, Henk
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Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
should be on ebay about £10 very good book
Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
hiya county,
basicly supers had upgraded hydraulics, disc brakes and also diff lock.
power major had (mostly) live drive, the dash moved to top of fuel tank and had tacho.
in all series/years upgrades were implimented so every year things were improved by slight changes.
these are basicly the major differences but eveyone has a different view
mark
basicly supers had upgraded hydraulics, disc brakes and also diff lock.
power major had (mostly) live drive, the dash moved to top of fuel tank and had tacho.
in all series/years upgrades were implimented so every year things were improved by slight changes.
these are basicly the major differences but eveyone has a different view
mark
Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
Thanks for the Information.
Espacially the Hydraulik, brake Thing is what I looked for.
The Power Major I checked today has a "Live Drive" badget on the front. The hydrauliks work only with engaded pto. Is that the correct mode?
It has 4400 hours , the clock works and the Overall shape is fine with just rust on it.
Price including loader is round about 2.000 €
I have to check the piggy bank
Espacially the Hydraulik, brake Thing is what I looked for.
The Power Major I checked today has a "Live Drive" badget on the front. The hydrauliks work only with engaded pto. Is that the correct mode?
It has 4400 hours , the clock works and the Overall shape is fine with just rust on it.
Price including loader is round about 2.000 €
I have to check the piggy bank
Regards Matthias
With County, you can
1959 Power Major
1961 County Super 4 drainagemachine
1963 Super Major
1964 NP Super Major 4x4
1966 County 654
With County, you can
1959 Power Major
1961 County Super 4 drainagemachine
1963 Super Major
1964 NP Super Major 4x4
1966 County 654
Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
Done deal
Yesterday I bought the 1959 Power Major including Loader.
I will pick it up by the weekend.
It is just 15 km from our place, that will make a nice ride.
Pictures will follow
Yesterday I bought the 1959 Power Major including Loader.
I will pick it up by the weekend.
It is just 15 km from our place, that will make a nice ride.
Pictures will follow
Regards Matthias
With County, you can
1959 Power Major
1961 County Super 4 drainagemachine
1963 Super Major
1964 NP Super Major 4x4
1966 County 654
With County, you can
1959 Power Major
1961 County Super 4 drainagemachine
1963 Super Major
1964 NP Super Major 4x4
1966 County 654
Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
Hiya county,
sounds like you scored well.
enjoy the drive home and your purchase.
Forgot to mention probably other major change was headlights went into grill for supers. lol
What is on it? my 1958 power has ACR, power steer and raised PTO, sorting out trans/diff oil transfer problem now.
Mark
sounds like you scored well.
enjoy the drive home and your purchase.
Forgot to mention probably other major change was headlights went into grill for supers. lol
What is on it? my 1958 power has ACR, power steer and raised PTO, sorting out trans/diff oil transfer problem now.
Mark
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Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
Which part of Germany are you in? Are there many Fordsons in your area? I'm guessing not.
Best
Adrian
Best
Adrian
Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
@ Mark
I dont´t know, what is on and what is missing
I have to check it.
What do you mean by ACR?
@ Adrian
I live Close to Luxemburg and France.
We had a Fordson/ Ford dealer in our village until 1995.
The tractor on our farm was a Dexta when I was born. Majors were very, very rare.
Some Dextas are still in service .
I dont´t know, what is on and what is missing
I have to check it.
What do you mean by ACR?
@ Adrian
I live Close to Luxemburg and France.
We had a Fordson/ Ford dealer in our village until 1995.
The tractor on our farm was a Dexta when I was born. Majors were very, very rare.
Some Dextas are still in service .
Regards Matthias
With County, you can
1959 Power Major
1961 County Super 4 drainagemachine
1963 Super Major
1964 NP Super Major 4x4
1966 County 654
With County, you can
1959 Power Major
1961 County Super 4 drainagemachine
1963 Super Major
1964 NP Super Major 4x4
1966 County 654
Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
Hiya County,
ACR is auto clutch release (all working including top arm). was popular for ploughing etc so when you hit something hard the clutch was engeged thus preventing breakages. dont use it but it is there. lol
cheers
ACR is auto clutch release (all working including top arm). was popular for ploughing etc so when you hit something hard the clutch was engeged thus preventing breakages. dont use it but it is there. lol
cheers
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Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
Interesting, Mark, thanks.
Bist du deutsch? Du schreibst englisch sowie ein Englander!
Best
Adrian
Bist du deutsch? Du schreibst englisch sowie ein Englander!
Best
Adrian
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Hi Adrian,
I am a german farmer.
When I was 18 years old, I had the oportunity to spend half a year in the U.S. in a 4H program. That was a great time, and ever since, I tell young People to spend some time in a foreign country.
Where do you come from?
Matthis
I am a german farmer.
When I was 18 years old, I had the oportunity to spend half a year in the U.S. in a 4H program. That was a great time, and ever since, I tell young People to spend some time in a foreign country.
Where do you come from?
Matthis
Regards Matthias
With County, you can
1959 Power Major
1961 County Super 4 drainagemachine
1963 Super Major
1964 NP Super Major 4x4
1966 County 654
With County, you can
1959 Power Major
1961 County Super 4 drainagemachine
1963 Super Major
1964 NP Super Major 4x4
1966 County 654
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Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
Hi Matthis
Suffolk on the East coast of England. Which tractors are popular in Germany now? German makes, I'm guessing - there's a good choice. Any modern blue machines? !
Best
Adrian
Suffolk on the East coast of England. Which tractors are popular in Germany now? German makes, I'm guessing - there's a good choice. Any modern blue machines? !
Best
Adrian
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Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
henk wrote:You need the Major bible. Allan T. Condie ISBN 0-907742-96-3
Hope there are still some for sale.
Hi, have been reading the feed and just purchased (Fordson: Fordson New Major E1AS 1951-64 (Paperback), 9781904686194, Allan T. Co.) of off eBay, link below.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351258946925? ... EBIDX%3AIT
Would this be a later version of the book you quoted??
Many thanks
Dan
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It is. BUY IT!!!!!!
Kind regards, Henk
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Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
Thanks, bought and on its way hopefully this will give me a better understanding into my Power major I have recently bought
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Had power majors Disk or drum brakes?nzMark wrote:hiya county,
basicly supers had upgraded hydraulics, disc brakes and also diff lock.
power major had (mostly) live drive, the dash moved to top of fuel tank and had tacho.
in all series/years upgrades were implimented so every year things were improved by slight changes.
these are basicly the major differences but eveyone has a different view
mark
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They had drum brakes.
Kind regards, Henk
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Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
Ok mine has disk brakes and the dash on top of the fuel take so its a super major?
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Yes it is.
The lift cover is also different from the Power
The lift cover is also different from the Power
Kind regards, Henk
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what should it look like ?
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Search the forum. There are lots of topics about the lift cover and rear axles.
Kind regards, Henk
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Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
A Super will have draft-control hydraulics, so the top-link attachment will look something like this (this one is complete although yours may have bits missing or broken)
..compared to this older model, where the top-link just fits on to the long cast bracket, which is bolted to the back-end with 4 big bolts; and with the casting (including oil filler plug) bolted on above it.
..compared to this older model, where the top-link just fits on to the long cast bracket, which is bolted to the back-end with 4 big bolts; and with the casting (including oil filler plug) bolted on above it.
1440276 - 1957 - working
1335674 - err - one day..
Claeys combine M103 - 1963 703129 - working
Ford 7710 2wd, 1983 - working
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1335674 - err - one day..
Claeys combine M103 - 1963 703129 - working
Ford 7710 2wd, 1983 - working
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Re: Difference between Major Diesel, Power Major and Super M
Hi mines like the one in the second picture