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Fordson E27N Major vs Fordson Power Major

Verdict: Fordson E27N Major vs Fordson Power Major

The Fordson E27N 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 45 hp. Fordson E27N Major is the lighter machine (1,968 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 1945). In short: choose the Fordson Power Major for outright pulling power, or the Fordson E27N 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 E27N Major Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Fordson Power Major Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
45 hp
48 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Tractors with the diesel are known as E27N P6(TA).Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Steering
power assistReference
Engine
1958
1481091Reference
1959
1494448Reference
1960
1538065Reference
1961
1583906Reference
Fuel tank
79.5 LReference
Aux. fuel
4.5 LReference
Engine
33.6 kWReference
Displacement
4.7 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 127 mmReference
95 x 115 mmReference
Power
33.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
1500Reference
1600Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
45.5 LReference
13.6 LReference
Oil capacity
12.5 LReference
20.4 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
31.8 kWReference
Location:
Engine block, right sideReference
Operating
2358 kgReference
Ballasted
4703 kgReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
5.9:1Reference
Starter
inertia starter optionalReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.381 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed
35.5 kWReference
Max power
31.8 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
[32oC]Reference
20o↔90oF [-6o↔32oC]
: SAE 90Reference
20oF [-6oC]↓
: SAE 80Reference
90oF [32oC]↑
: SAE 120Reference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
live (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
574@1200Reference
540@1600Reference
PTO (tested)
35.5 kWReference
Type
unsymchronized gearReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
Pump flow
21.4 lpmReference
Power at rated PTO speed
33.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
195 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
1968 kgReference
4540 to 5200 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-19Reference
6.00-19Reference
Rear tire
11.00-36Reference
11-36Reference
Ag front
6.00-19Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
11.00-36Reference
14-30Reference
Length
337 cmReference
331 cmReference
Width
165 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height
208 cmReference
164 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
41 cmReference
Rear axle
63 mmReference
40.9 LReference
Front tread
137 to 198 cmReference
Rear tread
147/157 cmReference
Major Serial Number Location
Major Serial Numbers
1945
980520Reference
1946
993489Reference
1947
1018978Reference
1948
1054094Reference
1949
1104657Reference
1950
1138235Reference
1951
1180610Reference
1952
1216575Reference
Final
1216990Reference
Capacities
Diameter
24 cmReference
21 cmReference
RPM
1200Reference
1700Reference
Speed
907.08 meters/minReference
1153.06 meters/minReference
Fuel
65.9 LReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12 (gasoline)Reference
Battery AH
57Reference
Batteries
1 (gasoline)Reference
Battery CCA
144Reference
Test results
Fuel use
11.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
3646 kgReference

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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