Fordson Super Major?

I just purchased a 1961 Fordson Super Major with a Ford series 712 backhoe/loader. At least I was told it was a 61 Super Major. Every picture I have found of a Super Major the frame from the radiator area going back to the transmission is a straight C beam just like my 57 Major Diesel. My Super Major"s frame curves down then straight back to the trans area. Was there an industrial version of the Super Major, or is this something else? I"ve posted a picture to illistrate. I"ve been looking for a power steering kit for it but not sure what to get.
Any feedback would be great.
Thanks,
Jack
 
Whats the serial number? Super Majors serial number start at 1578886, 22 Nov 1960. Super Majors have disc brakes,diff lock and improved hydraulics compared to Majors.TSG.
 


This was used on the factory installation of or setup for Industrial B-Hoe Loaders. You also may want to check the front axles for a installed 1" thick about a foot long (welded) cap over the rocker pin. You may also have a 3/4" thick extra piece of steel , that runs the full width of the casting bolted to the back of the lower front cast base that has the mounting for the rocker pin hole. If it has that it will also include a extension of the frame mounted bushing for the rocker pin.

I have one of these tractors, I have seen others just the same.
 
Thank you the photos didn't upload lol..

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I remember those on the New Majors, and some Power Majors. Possibly, due to the fact we were importing used, they had been changed out before we got them.
 
Oh. Thanks for the info i need to look again. They were brought i believe to restore two tractors my late uncle owned but never got do. I have the super major now early 60's. Blue and grey.
 
Hi, i have these two which i found in my late uncle's parts box. The guy who ordered them 15 years ago told me both were for restoring majors. The solenoid on the tractor might be ok. But as it struggled to start after standing years I'm stopped trying and going through a good service etc. These i have for free so one could be used. Ps. The one on it now is similar size to the Lucas smaller one in photos. Thank you for your reply
 
Ps. Yes i can see both for example on ebay. The push button and ones like in my photos. They are advised as for fordson use. Thats why it gets confusing. Lol
 

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