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Tractor · 1945Unverified

Fordson E27N Major

Name: Fordson E27N Major
Brand: Fordson

Fordson E27N Major · 45 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Fordson E27N Major tractor has a rated power output of 45 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. Manufactured from 1945 to 1952, this model is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and features two-wheel drive with a 3-speed gearbox. The tractor's operating weight is 1968 kg, and it is suitable for operations covering areas of up to 200 acres.

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Rated power

45 hp

Weight

1968 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

74 rows

Recorded power

45 hp

Recorded weight

1968 kg

Transmissions

3-speed

Production years

1945-1952

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordson (a part of Ford)Reference

Built in Dagenham, EnglandReference

The Fordson E27N Major was known simply as the the Fordson Major until 1953, when the E1A "New Major" entered production. After that, it became common to use the E27N Major designation.Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Manual steeringReference

Mechanical drum foot brakes, wet disc hand brake brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Engine

Ford 4.4L 4-cyl gasolineReference

Perkins 4.7L 6-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank79.5 LReference

Aux. fuel4.5 LReference

Engine33.6 kWReference

FordReference

gasolineReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

The E27N Major was available with high-compression heads for running on petrol, or low-compression heads for using TVO. TVO tractors had an auxiliary petrol fuel tank for starting.Reference

Displacement4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke105 x 127 mmReference

Power20.1 kWReference

Rated RPM1200Reference

Firing order1-2-4-3Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity45.5 LReference

Oil capacity11.9 LReference

PerkinsReference

dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

Tractors with the diesel are known as E27N P6(TA).Reference

Displacement4.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke89 x 127 mmReference

Power33.6 kWReference

Rated RPM1500Reference

Transmission

3-speedReference

TransmissiongearReference

Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil capacity12.5 LReference

Oil type[32oC]Reference

20o↔90oF [-6o↔32oC]: SAE 90Reference

20oF [-6oC]↓: SAE 80Reference

90oF [32oC]↑: SAE 120Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM574@1200Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase195 cmReference

Weight1968 kgReference

Front tire6.00-19Reference

Rear tire11.00-36Reference

Ag front6.00-19Reference

Ag rear11.00-36Reference

Length337 cmReference

Width165 cmReference

Height208 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)41 cmReference

Rear axle50 mmReference

Rear axle63 mmReference

Major Serial Number Location

Early models have the serial number stamped into the right side of the engine, above the exhaust manifold. On late models it is on the flange where the engine and transmission meet.Reference

Major Serial Numbers

1945980520Reference

1946993489Reference

19471018978Reference

19481054094Reference

19491104657Reference

19501138235Reference

19511180610Reference

19521216575Reference

Final1216990Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Capacities

Diameter24 cmReference

RPM1200Reference

Speed907.08 meters/minReference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference

Charging systemgeneratorReference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH57Reference

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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