Compare/Fordson E1A New Major vs Fordson Farm Major

Fordson E1A New Major vs Fordson Farm Major

Verdict: Fordson E1A New Major vs Fordson Farm Major

The Fordson E1A New Major and the Fordson Farm Major are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson Farm Major leads on rated power with 42 hp against 35 hp. Fordson Farm Major is the newer design (1959 vs 1952). In short: choose the Fordson Farm 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Fordson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

35 hp

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference

Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges.Reference

Original price

$3,417Reference

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Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

63.6 LReference

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Aux. fuel

4.5 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

25.5 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

28.7 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

Compression

16.0 : 1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

1600Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

20.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

11.7 LReference

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Belt power (max)

25.0 kWReference

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Max power

22.4 kWReference

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Engine

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31.3 kWReference

Power

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31.3 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Oil type

[-12oC]Reference

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90oF [32oC]↑

: SAE140Reference

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90o↔10oF [32o↔-12oC]

: SAE90Reference

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10oF [-12oC]↓

: SAE80Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

203 cmReference

Weight

2407 kgReference

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Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

14-30Reference

12x28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

7.50x16Reference

Ag rear

14-30Reference

14x28Reference

Length

331 cmReference

Width

165 cmReference

180 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

160 cmReference

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Height (hood)

145 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

49 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

33 cmReference

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Height

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159 cmReference

New Major Serial Numbers

1951

1217101Reference

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1952

1217104Reference

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1953

1247381Reference

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1954

1276857Reference

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1955

1322525Reference

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1956

1371418Reference

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1957

1412409Reference

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1958

1458381Reference

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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

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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

12.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2275 kgReference

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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.