Compare/Fordson E1A New Major vs Fordson Super Dexta

Fordson E1A New Major vs Fordson Super Dexta

Verdict: Fordson E1A New Major vs Fordson Super Dexta

The Fordson E1A New Major and the Fordson Super Dexta are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson Super Dexta leads on rated power with 39 hp against 35 hp. Fordson Super Dexta is the lighter machine (1,592 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 holds more fuel (68.1 L vs 31.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Fordson Super Dexta is the newer design (1962 vs 1952). In short: choose the Fordson Super Dexta 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

39 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

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

$3,417Reference

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Engine

Fuel tank

63.6 LReference

31.8 LReference

Aux. fuel

4.5 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

25.5 kWReference

24.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)

28.7 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Compression

16.0 : 1Reference

17.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

1600Reference

2250Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

1-2-3Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.4 LReference

7.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.7 LReference

8.5 LReference

Belt power (max)

25.0 kWReference

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Max power

22.4 kWReference

24.0 kWReference

Engine

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33.6 kWReference

Power

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33.6 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Power at rated engine speed

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29.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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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

IReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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29.0 kWReference

Pump flow

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16.7 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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25.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

203 cmReference

180 cmReference

Weight

2407 kgReference

1592 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14-30Reference

12.4-28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

4.00-19Reference

Ag rear

14-30Reference

10-28Reference

Length

331 cmReference

299 cmReference

Width

165 cmReference

163 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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137 cmReference

Operating weight

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1592 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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2735 kgReference

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

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

12.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2275 kgReference

2052 kgReference

Fuel use

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9.8 l/hourReference

Super Dexta Serial Number Location

Super Dexta Serial Numbers

1962

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09B 710530Reference

1963

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09C 900001Reference

1964

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09D 907332Reference

Final

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09D 928248Reference

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.