Compare/Fordson Farm Major vs Fordson Fordson N

Fordson Farm Major vs Fordson Fordson N

Verdict: Fordson Farm Major vs Fordson Fordson N

The Fordson Farm Major and the Fordson Fordson N are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson Farm Major leads on rated power with 42 hp against 26 hp. Fordson Farm Major is the newer design (1959 vs 1929). In short: choose the Fordson Farm Major for outright pulling power, or the Fordson Fordson N if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Fordson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Fordson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

42 hp

26 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference

Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges.Reference

Gear 2 used for power test.Reference

Steering

powerReference

—

Factories

—

Dagenham, EnglandReference

Original price

—

GBP245 (1935 rubber )Reference

Engine

31.3 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Displacement

3.6 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Power

31.3 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Compression

16:1Reference

—

Rated RPM

1600Reference

1100Reference

Starter type

electricReference

hand-crankReference

Drawbar (claimed)

—

11.2 kWReference

Plows

—

2Reference

Drawbar (tested)

—

13.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

—

21.7 kWReference

Firing order

—

1-2-4-3Reference

Fuel system

—

Zenith IN5F carburetorReference

Belt power (max)

—

21.7 kWReference

Max power

—

13.6 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

—

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

liveReference

—

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

—

Dimensions

Wheelbase

203 cmReference

160 cmReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

—

Rear tire

12x28Reference

42x12Reference

Ag front

7.50x16Reference

—

Ag rear

14x28Reference

42x12 steelReference

Length

331 cmReference

259 cmReference

Width

180 cmReference

160 cmReference

Height

159 cmReference

139 cmReference

Weight

—

1632 kgReference

Fordson N Serial Numbers

1929

—

747682Reference

1930

—

757369Reference

1931

—

772565Reference

1932

—

776066Reference

1933

—

779154Reference

1934

—

781967Reference

1935

—

785548Reference

1936

—

794703Reference

1937

—

807581Reference

1938

—

826779Reference

1939

—

837826Reference

1940

—

854238Reference

1941

—

874914Reference

1942

—

897624Reference

1943

—

925274Reference

1944

—

957574Reference

1945

—

975419Reference

Location:

—

Serial number below the cylinder head on the right side of the engine.Reference

Electrical

Charging system

—

Bosch magnetoReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

—

11.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

—

1452 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.