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Fordson E1A New Major vs Fordson E27N Major

Verdict: Fordson E1A New Major vs Fordson E27N Major

The Fordson E1A New Major 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 35 hp. Fordson E27N Major is the lighter machine (1,968 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 E27N Major holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 68.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Fordson E1A New Major is the newer design (1952 vs 1945). In short: choose the Fordson E27N Major for outright pulling power, or the Fordson E1A New Major 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 E1A New Major Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Fordson E27N Major Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
35 hp
45 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Tractors with the diesel are known as E27N P6(TA).Reference
Original price
$3,417Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
63.6 LReference
79.5 LReference
Aux. fuel
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
25.5 kWReference
Belt (tested)
28.7 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
4.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 115 mmReference
89 x 127 mmReference
Compression
16.0 : 1Reference
Rated RPM
1600Reference
1500Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
20.4 LReference
12.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.7 LReference
45.5 LReference
Belt power (max)
25.0 kWReference
Max power
22.4 kWReference
Engine
33.6 kWReference
Power
33.6 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
Oil type
[-12oC]Reference
[32oC]Reference
90oF [32oC]↑
: SAE140Reference
: SAE 120Reference
90o↔10oF [32o↔-12oC]
: SAE90Reference
10oF [-12oC]↓
: SAE80Reference
Transmission
gearReference
20o↔90oF [-6o↔32oC]
: SAE 90Reference
20oF [-6oC]↓
: SAE 80Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
574@1200Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
195 cmReference
Weight
2407 kgReference
1968 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
6.00-19Reference
Rear tire
14-30Reference
11.00-36Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
6.00-19Reference
Ag rear
14-30Reference
11.00-36Reference
Length
331 cmReference
337 cmReference
Width
165 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
160 cmReference
Height (hood)
145 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
49 cmReference
41 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
33 cmReference
Height
208 cmReference
Rear axle
63 mmReference
New Major Serial Numbers
1951
1217101Reference
1180610Reference
1952
1217104Reference
1216575Reference
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
positiveReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
generatorReference
Battery AH
57Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
12.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
2275 kgReference
Major Serial Number Location
Major Serial Numbers
1945
980520Reference
1946
993489Reference
1947
1018978Reference
1948
1054094Reference
1949
1104657Reference
1950
1138235Reference
Final
1216990Reference
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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