Fordson Major tractor specifications

1945 - 1952

Production

Production Manufacturer:Fordson (a part of Ford)
Factory:Dagenham, England
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.

Fordson Major Power

Fordson Major Power Engine:45 hp
33.6 kW

Fordson Major Engines

Fordson Major Engines Ford 4.4L 4-cyl gasoline Perkins 4.7L 6-cyl diesel Fuel tank:21 gal
79.5 L
Aux. fuel:1.2 gal
4.5 L
Engine details ...

1945 - 1952

Engines overview

Engines overview
Ford 4.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Perkins 4.7L 6-cyl diesel

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
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.
Displacement:	267 ci 4.4 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.125x5.00 inches 105 x 127 mm
Power:	27 hp 20.1 kW
Rated RPM:	1200
Firing order:	1-2-4-3
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	48.1 qts 45.5 L

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	12.6 qts 11.9 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Perkins
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Tractors with the diesel are known as E27N P6(TA).
Displacement:	288 ci 4.7 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.50x5.00 inches 89 x 127 mm
Power:	45 hp 33.6 kW
Rated RPM:	1500

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
Brakes:mechanical drum foot brakes, wet disc hand brake
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:3-speed
Transmission details ...

1945 - 1952

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	gear
Gears:	3 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity:	13.2 qts 12.5 L

Speeds

Speeds

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:transmission
Rear RPM:540 (1.375)
Engine RPM:574@1200

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:77 inches
195 cm
Weight:4,340 lbs
1968 kg
Front tire:6.00-19
Rear tire:11.00-36
Full dimensions and tires ...

1945 - 1952

Fordson Major Tires

Fordson Major Tires
Ag front:	6.00-19
Ag rear:	11.00-36

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	77 inches 195 cm
Length:	133 inches 337 cm
Width:	65 inches 165 cm
Height:	82 inches 208 cm
Weight:	4,340 lbs 1968 kg
Clearance (front axle):	16.4 inches 41 cm
Rear axle:	2 inch diameter 50 mm
Rear axle:	2.5 inch diameter 63 mm

Major Serial Numbers

Major Serial Numbers photo of Major serial number
1945:980520
1946:993489
1947:1018978
1948:1054094
1949:1104657
1950:1138235
1951:1180610
1952:1216575
Final:1216990

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