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Fordson All-Around vs Fordson E1A New Major

Verdict: Fordson All-Around vs Fordson E1A New Major

The Fordson All-Around and the Fordson E1A New Major are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson E1A New Major leads on rated power with 35 hp against 25 hp. Fordson All-Around is the lighter machine (1,632 kg vs 2,407 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fordson All-Around holds more fuel (75.7 L vs 68.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Fordson E1A New Major is the newer design (1952 vs 1937). In short: choose the Fordson E1A New Major for outright pulling power, or the Fordson All-Around if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Fordson All-Around Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Fordson E1A New Major Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
35 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference
With 9.00-36 rear tires.Reference
Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Original price
$3,417Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
75.7 LReference
63.6 LReference
Engine
18.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
11.2 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Plows
2 (14-inch)Reference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
100 x 115 mmReference
Power
18.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
1100Reference
1600Reference
Aux. fuel
4.5 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
25.5 kWReference
Belt (tested)
28.7 kWReference
Compression
16.0 : 1Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Coolant capacity
11.7 LReference
Belt power (max)
25.0 kWReference
Max power
22.4 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity
11.4 LReference
20.4 LReference
Clutch
dry discReference
Oil type
[-12oC]Reference
90oF [32oC]↑
: SAE140Reference
90o↔10oF [32o↔-12oC]
: SAE90Reference
10oF [-12oC]↓
: SAE80Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
223 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
1632 kgReference
2407 kgReference
Front tire
28x5.25Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
42x12Reference
14-30Reference
Ag front
28x5.25 (steel)Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
9.00-36Reference
14-30Reference
Length
335 cmReference
331 cmReference
Width
160 cmReference
165 cmReference
Rear axle
50 mmReference
Rear tread
132 to 233 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
160 cmReference
Height (hood)
145 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
49 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
33 cmReference
Speeds
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
New Major Serial Numbers
1951
1217101Reference
1952
1217104Reference
1953
1247381Reference
1954
1276857Reference
1955
1322525Reference
1956
1371418Reference
1957
1412409Reference
1958
1458381Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the battery box bulkhead. Serial number cut into the flywheel flange on the left or the right side of the engine below the head (late models). (early models)Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
12.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
2275 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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