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Fordson E1A New Major vs Fordson Fordson F

Verdict: Fordson E1A New Major vs Fordson Fordson F

The Fordson E1A New Major and the Fordson Fordson F 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 20 hp. Fordson Fordson F is the lighter machine (1,324 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 Fordson F 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 1917). In short: choose the Fordson E1A New Major for outright pulling power, or the Fordson Fordson F 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 Fordson F Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
35 hp
20 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
Kerosene 3-speed 2WDJune 21 - 28, 1926Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 124 fileReference
Original price
$3,417Reference
Factories
Cork, IrelandReference
Total built
7,597 (Ireland)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
63.6 LReference
79.5 LReference
Aux. fuel
4.5 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
7.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
25.5 kWReference
9.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)
28.7 kWReference
16.6 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 115 mmReference
102 x 127 mmReference
Compression
16.0 : 1Reference
Rated RPM
1600Reference
1000Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Oil capacity
20.4 LReference
14.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.7 LReference
45.4 LReference
Belt power (max)
25.0 kWReference
16.6 kWReference
Max power
22.4 kWReference
9.2 kWReference
Engine
14.9 kWReference
Plows
2 (14-inch)Reference
Power
14.9 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
constant mesh gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
Oil type
[-12oC]Reference
90oF [32oC]↑
: SAE140Reference
90o↔10oF [32o↔-12oC]
: SAE90Reference
10oF [-12oC]↓
: SAE80Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
160 cmReference
Weight
2407 kgReference
1324 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14-30Reference
42x12Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
14-30Reference
42x12 (steel)Reference
Length
331 cmReference
259 cmReference
Width
165 cmReference
160 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
160 cmReference
Height (hood)
145 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
49 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
33 cmReference
Height
139 cmReference
Ground clearance
29 cmReference
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
9.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
2275 kgReference
971 kgReference
Fordson F Serial Number Location
Fordson F Serial Numbers
1917
1 (USA)Reference
1918
260 (USA)Reference
1919
63001 (Ireland)Reference
1920
65001 (Ireland)Reference
1921
108230 (Ireland)Reference
1922
109673 (Ireland)Reference
1923
268583 (USA)Reference
1924
370351 (USA)Reference
1925
455360 (USA)Reference
1926
557608 (USA)Reference
1927
629830 (USA)Reference
Capacities
Diameter
24 cmReference
RPM
1000Reference
Speed
755.90 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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