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Fordson E1A New Major vs Fordson Super Major

Verdict: Fordson E1A New Major vs Fordson Super Major

The Fordson E1A New Major and the Fordson Super Major are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson Super Major leads on rated power with 48 hp against 35 hp. Fordson E1A New Major is the lighter machine (2,407 kg vs 2,417 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fordson Super Major holds more fuel (75.7 L vs 68.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Fordson Super Major is the newer design (1961 vs 1952). In short: choose the Fordson Super 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 Super 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
With 11x36 rear tires.Reference
Original price
$3,417Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
63.6 LReference
75.7 LReference
Aux. fuel
4.5 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
25.5 kWReference
30.0 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
1700Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
20.4 LReference
6.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.7 LReference
14.5 LReference
Belt power (max)
25.0 kWReference
Max power
22.4 kWReference
30.0 kWReference
Engine
40.3 kWReference
Power
40.3 kWReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.356 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed
35.4 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
sliding gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 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
35.0 kWReference
Rear Type
IIReference
I,IIReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
PTO (tested)
35.4 kWReference
Pump flow
22.7 lpmReference
Power at rated PTO speed
32.0 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
2407 kgReference
2417 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
14-30Reference
12.4-38Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
14-30Reference
12.4-38Reference
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
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 stamped onto the engine, right sideReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
12.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
2275 kgReference
3686 kgReference
Fuel use
11.4 l/hourReference
Super Major Serial Numbers
1960
1578886Reference
1961
08A 300001Reference
1962
08B 741001Reference
1963
08C 945000Reference
1964
08D 940000Reference
Speeds

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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