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Fordson E1A New Major vs Fordson Fordson N

Verdict: Fordson E1A New Major vs Fordson Fordson N

The Fordson E1A New Major and the Fordson Fordson N 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 26 hp. Fordson Fordson N 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 E1A New Major is the newer design (1952 vs 1929). In short: choose the Fordson E1A New Major for outright pulling power, or the Fordson Fordson N 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 N Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
35 hp
26 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
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
Original price
$3,417Reference
GBP245 (1935 rubber )Reference
Factories
Dagenham, EnglandReference
Engine
Fuel tank
63.6 LReference
Aux. fuel
4.5 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
25.5 kWReference
13.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
28.7 kWReference
21.7 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 115 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Compression
16.0 : 1Reference
Rated RPM
1600Reference
1100Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Oil capacity
20.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.7 LReference
Belt power (max)
25.0 kWReference
21.7 kWReference
Max power
22.4 kWReference
13.6 kWReference
Engine
19.4 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
Power
19.4 kWReference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Fuel system
Zenith IN5F carburetorReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
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
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
160 cmReference
Weight
2407 kgReference
1632 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14-30Reference
42x12Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
14-30Reference
42x12 steelReference
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
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
Serial number below the cylinder head on the right side of the engine.Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Charging system
Bosch magnetoReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
12.5 l/hourReference
11.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
2275 kgReference
1452 kgReference
Fordson N Serial Numbers
1929
747682Reference
1930
757369Reference
1931
772565Reference
1932
776066Reference
1933
779154Reference
1934
781967Reference
1935
785548Reference
1936
794703Reference
1937
807581Reference
1938
826779Reference
1939
837826Reference
1940
854238Reference
1941
874914Reference
1942
897624Reference
1943
925274Reference
1944
957574Reference
1945
975419Reference

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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