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Fordson E27N Major vs Fordson Super Major

Verdict: Fordson E27N Major vs Fordson Super Major

The Fordson E27N 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 45 hp. Fordson E27N Major is the lighter machine (1,968 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 E27N Major holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 75.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Fordson Super Major is the newer design (1961 vs 1945). In short: choose the Fordson Super 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 Super 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
With 11x36 rear tires.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
79.5 LReference
75.7 LReference
Aux. fuel
4.5 LReference
Engine
33.6 kWReference
40.3 kWReference
Displacement
4.7 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 127 mmReference
95 x 115 mmReference
Power
33.6 kWReference
40.3 kWReference
Rated RPM
1500Reference
1700Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
45.5 LReference
14.5 LReference
Oil capacity
12.5 LReference
6.8 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
30.0 kWReference
Compression
5.9:1Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.356 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed
35.4 kWReference
Max power
30.0 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
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
574@1200Reference
PTO (claimed)
35.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
35.4 kWReference
Type
sliding gearReference
Pump flow
22.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
I,IIReference
Power at rated PTO speed
32.0 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
195 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
1968 kgReference
2417 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-19Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
11.00-36Reference
12.4-38Reference
Ag front
6.00-19Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
11.00-36Reference
12.4-38Reference
Length
337 cmReference
331 cmReference
Width
165 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height
208 cmReference
164 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
41 cmReference
Rear axle
63 mmReference
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
RPM
1200Reference
Speed
907.08 meters/minReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Battery AH
57Reference
Super Major Serial Numbers
1960
1578886Reference
1961
08A 300001Reference
1962
08B 741001Reference
1963
08C 945000Reference
1964
08D 940000Reference
Location:
Serial number stamped onto the engine, right sideReference
Test results
Fuel use
11.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
3686 kgReference
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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