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Tractor · 1952Unverified

Fordson E1A New Major

Name: Fordson E1A New Major
Brand: Fordson

Fordson E1A New Major · 35 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Fordson E1A New Major is a compact tractor rated at 35 hp, manufactured from 1952 to 1958. It features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, with power transmission occurring through two-wheel drive and a 6-speed gearbox. The tractor weighs 2407 kg. It is suitable for jobs involving up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

35 hp

Max power

25.5 kW

Weight

2407 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

88 rows

Recorded power

35 hp

Recorded weight

2407 kg

Transmissions

6-speed gear

Production years

1952-1958

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordson (a part of Ford)Reference

Built in Dagenham, EnglandReference

Original price$3,417Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Manual steeringReference

Open operator stationReference

Engine

Ford 3.3L 4-cyl all fuelReference

Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasolineReference

Ford 3.6L 4-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank68.1 LReference

Fuel tank63.6 LReference

Aux. fuel4.5 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)22.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)25.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)28.7 kWReference

FordReference

all fuelReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke95 x 115 mmReference

Compression4.61:1Reference

Compression4.35:1 (early type)Reference

Rated RPM1600Reference

Firing order1-2-4-3Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.8 LReference

gasolineReference

Compression5.5:1Reference

Coolant capacity11.7 LReference

dieselReference

Displacement3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke100 x 115 mmReference

Compression16.0 : 1Reference

Belt power (max)28.7 kWReference

Max power25.5 kWReference

Belt power (max)25.0 kWReference

Max power22.4 kWReference

Transmission

6-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Oil capacity20.4 LReference

Oil type[-12oC]Reference

90oF [32oC]↑: SAE140Reference

90o↔10oF [32o↔-12oC]: SAE90Reference

10oF [-12oC]↓: SAE80Reference

Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)26.1 kWReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase203 cmReference

Weight2407 kgReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

Rear tire14-30Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag rear14-30Reference

Length331 cmReference

Width165 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)160 cmReference

Height (hood)145 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)49 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)33 cmReference

New Major Serial Numbers

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

19511217101Reference

19521217104Reference

19531247381Reference

19541276857Reference

19551322525Reference

19561371418Reference

19571412409Reference

19581458381Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

NTTL 500: diesel 6-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 501: gasoline 6-speed 2WDReference

Diesel 6-speed 2WDAugust 17 - 27, 1953Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 500 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)9.5 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 3 used for power test.Reference

Max pull2410 kgReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Gasoline 6-speed 2WDAugust 17 - 26, 1953Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 501 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)12.5 l/hourReference

Max pull2275 kgReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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