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Posted by David in Wales on April 10, 2007 at 00:57:42 from (86.138.183.73):
Hi Gang; This is the start of the photos taken at the ploughing (plowing) match. A 1964-5 Fordson New Performance Super Major - the ultimate Major. 4cy diesel 53HP gross, 3F & 1R gears with hi & lo. Although the power was increased, Ford changed the crown wheel & gear ratios to give "better speeds for heavy work", they were not popular with farmers, the top gear speed was reduced. So Ford had to re-introduce the ratios from the blue & orange Supers as special order. The hydraulics were improved and the front wheels changed from 3 spoke cast iron to pressed steel which meant everyone needed front wheel weights ! Many of these were exported and to-day command higher values due to scarcity. The owner of this particular tractor is a Ford enthusiast and has just bought a Ford 6000 which was recently imported from the US (6000's were never sold over here) Cheers David
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