Tractor · 1952Unverified
Fordson E1A New Major
Fordson E1A New Major · 35 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.