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Fordson Dexta vs Fordson E27N Major

Verdict: Fordson Dexta vs Fordson E27N Major

The Fordson Dexta and the Fordson E27N Major are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson E27N Major leads on rated power with 45 hp against 31 hp. Fordson E27N Major is the lighter machine (1,968 kg vs 2,980 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fordson E27N Major holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 31.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Fordson Dexta is the newer design (1958 vs 1945). In short: choose the Fordson E27N Major for outright pulling power, or the Fordson Dexta 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 Dexta Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Fordson E27N Major Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
31 hp
45 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Tractors with the diesel are known as E27N P6(TA).Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
43.1 LReference
79.5 LReference
Engine
23.9 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
17.2 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
Drawbar (tested)
20.2 kWReference
Displacement
2.2 LReference
4.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 92 mmReference
89 x 127 mmReference
Power
23.9 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
6:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
1500Reference
Torque
126.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.8 LReference
12.5 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
Coolant capacity
6.5 LReference
45.5 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
Sparkplug
Champion L10Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.787 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed
23.4 kWReference
Max power
20.2 kWReference
Aux. fuel
4.5 LReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
Transmission
gearReference
Oil type
[32oC]Reference
20o↔90oF [-6o↔32oC]
: SAE 90Reference
20oF [-6oC]↓
: SAE 80Reference
90oF [32oC]↑
: SAE 120Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
23.4 kWReference
Pump flow
16.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
Rear PTO
live optional (2-stage clutch)Reference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
19.4 kWReference
Engine RPM
574@1200Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
180 cmReference
195 cmReference
Weight
2980 to 3300 poundsReference
1968 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6.00-19Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
11.00-36Reference
Ag front
4.00-19Reference
6.00-19Reference
Ag rear
10-28Reference
11.00-36Reference
Length
307 cmReference
337 cmReference
Width
163 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
137 cmReference
Height (hood)
118 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
41 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
30 cmReference
Shipping
1351 kgReference
Operating
1496 kgReference
Ballasted
2721 kgReference
Height
208 cmReference
Rear axle
63 mmReference
Dexta Serial Number Location
Dexta Serial Numbers
1957
957E 1Reference
1958
957E 144Reference
1959
957E 22558Reference
1960
957E 44432Reference
1961
09A 312001Reference
1962
09B 702592Reference
1963
09D 900001Reference
1964
09D 907332Reference
Final
09D 928248Reference
1216990Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
generatorReference
Battery AH
57Reference
Test results
Fuel use
6.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
1978 kgReference
Major Serial Number Location
Major Serial Numbers
1945
980520Reference
1946
993489Reference
1947
1018978Reference
1948
1054094Reference
1949
1104657Reference
1950
1138235Reference
1951
1180610Reference
1952
1216575Reference
Capacities
Diameter
24 cmReference
RPM
1200Reference
Speed
907.08 meters/minReference

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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