Fordson Super Major vs John Deere 717
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Fordson Super Major and the John Deere 717 deliver the same power: 54 HP.
- The John Deere 717 is the more recent model: production started in 1966, versus 1961 for the Fordson Super Major.
Full specs comparison
| Fordson Super Major | John Deere 717 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 54 HP | 54 HP |
| Production years | 1961–1964 | 1966–1976 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3.3 L | — |
| Weight | 2 417 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | 203 cm | — |
| Length | 331 cm | — |