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Fordson E1A New Major vs Fordson Power Major

Verdict: Fordson E1A New Major vs Fordson Power Major

The Fordson E1A New Major and the Fordson Power Major are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson Power Major leads on rated power with 48 hp against 35 hp. Fordson E1A New Major is the lighter machine (2,407 kg vs 4,540 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fordson Power Major is the newer design (1958 vs 1952). In short: choose the Fordson Power 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 Power Major Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
35 hp
48 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 1 used for pull test.Reference
Original price
$3,417Reference
Steering
power assistReference
Engine
1959
1494448Reference
1960
1538065Reference
1961
1583906Reference
Fuel tank
63.6 LReference
Aux. fuel
4.5 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
25.5 kWReference
31.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)
28.7 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 115 mmReference
95 x 115 mmReference
Compression
16.0 : 1Reference
5.9:1Reference
Rated RPM
1600Reference
1600Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
20.4 LReference
20.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.7 LReference
13.6 LReference
Belt power (max)
25.0 kWReference
Max power
22.4 kWReference
31.8 kWReference
Operating
2358 kgReference
Ballasted
4703 kgReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Starter
inertia starter optionalReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.381 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed
35.5 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsymchronized gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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
live (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
PTO (tested)
35.5 kWReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
Pump flow
21.4 lpmReference
Engine RPM
540@1600Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
33.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
2407 kgReference
4540 to 5200 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
6.00-19Reference
Rear tire
14-30Reference
11-36Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
14-30Reference
14-30Reference
Length
331 cmReference
331 cmReference
Width
165 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
160 cmReference
Height (hood)
145 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
49 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
33 cmReference
Height
164 cmReference
Front tread
137 to 198 cmReference
Rear tread
147/157 cmReference
New Major Serial Numbers
1951
1217101Reference
1952
1217104Reference
1953
1247381Reference
1954
1276857Reference
1955
1322525Reference
1956
1371418Reference
1957
1412409Reference
1958
1458381Reference
1481091Reference
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
Engine block, right sideReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12 (gasoline)Reference
Batteries
1 (gasoline)Reference
Battery CCA
144Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
12.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
2275 kgReference
3646 kgReference
Fuel use
11.4 l/hourReference
Capacities
Fuel
65.9 LReference
Rear axle
40.9 LReference
Diameter
21 cmReference
RPM
1700Reference
Speed
1153.06 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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