Tractor · 1945Unverified
Fordson E27N Major
Fordson E27N Major · 45 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
45 hp
Weight
1968 kg
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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.