Fordson E27N Major
| Production |
| Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford)
|
| Built in 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 |
| Engine | 45 hp
33.6 kW
|
| Mechanical |
| Two-wheel drive |
| Manual steering |
| Mechanical drum foot brakes, wet disc hand brake brakes |
| Open operator station. |
| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Rear PTO | transmission
|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375)
|
| Engine RPM | 574@1200
|
| Major Serial Number Location |
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| 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. |
| Belt Pulley |
| Diameter | 9.75 inches
24 cm
|
| RPM | 1200
|
| Speed | 2,976 ft/min
907.08 meters/min
|
| Electrical |
| Ground | positive
|
| Charging system | generator
|
| Battery volts | 12
|
| Battery AH | 57
|
| References |
 |
| Fordson Major Tractor Instruction Manual published in 1950 |
| Page information |
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| This machine's data modified on October 30, 2025 |
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