Fordson
Fordson E1A New Major
The Fordson E1A New Major is a farm tractor produced from 1952 to 1958 by Fordson, a part of Ford, built in Dagenham, England. It features a 3.3L or 3.6L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine available in all fuel, gasoline, or diesel variants. The tractor has a 6-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse gears and a dry disc clutch. It offers a drawbar power of 30 hp claimed and tested drawbar power up to 34.2 hp. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It has a rear Type II hitch and a 540 RPM live PTO option introduced in 1957. The tractor weighs 5,308 lbs and has dimensions suitable for various farm tasks. It was originally priced at $3,417.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Fordson E1A New Major
Power
| Belt (tested) | 38.49 hp (28.7 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 35 hp (26.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 34.2 hp (25.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 14-30 |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 14-30 |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Engine
| Rated RPM | 1600 |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.74x4.52 inches (95 x 115 mm) |
| Compression | 4.61:1 (4.35:1 early type) |
| Displacement | 198.9 ci (3.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
| Oil capacity | 7.2 qts (6.8 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine options | Ford 3.3L 4-cyl all fuel, Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline, Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel |
| Coolant capacity | 12.4 qts (11.7 L) |
| Rated RPM diesel | 1600 |
| Bore/Stroke diesel | 3.937x4.52 inches (100 x 115 mm) |
| Compression diesel | 16.0 : 1 |
| Ford diesel engine | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement diesel | 220 ci (3.6 L) |
| Firing order diesel | 1-2-4-3 |
| Ford all fuel engine | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Ford gasoline engine | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Starter volts diesel | 12 |
| Gasoline engine compression | 5.5:1 |
Dimensions
| Width | 65 inches (165 cm) |
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| Length | 130.5 inches (331 cm) |
| Weight | 5,308 lbs (2407 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 57.35 inches (145 cm) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 13.13 inches (33 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 19.5 inches (49 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 63 inches (160 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | positive |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Built in | Dagenham, England |
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| Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford) |
| Original price | $3,417 |
| Years produced | 1952 - 1958 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Oil type | SAE140 (90°F [32°C] and above), SAE90 (90°F↔10°F [32°C↔-12°C]), SAE80 (10°F [-12°C] and below) |
| Description | Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges. |
| Oil capacity | 21.6 qts (20.4 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Live PTO | live (Live PTO became an option in 1957.) |
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| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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