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Fordson E27N Major

Fordson E27N Major tractor
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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. It was built in Dagenham, England by Fordson, a part of Ford. The tractor was available with either a Ford 4.4L 4-cylinder gasoline engine or a Perkins 4.7L 6-cylinder diesel engine. It featured a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor had a wheelbase of 77 inches, length of 133 inches, width of 65 inches, height of 82 inches, and weighed 4340 lbs. It had two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical drum foot brakes, and an open operator station. The rear PTO was transmission driven with a 540 RPM type. The electrical system had a positive ground with a generator charging system and a 12-volt battery.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Fordson E27N Major

Power

Engine power:45 hp (33.6 kW)

Tires

Rear tire:11.00-36
Front tire:6.00-19

Engine

Aux. fuel:1.2 gal (4.5 L)
Fuel tank:21 gal (79.5 L)
Ford notes: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.
Ford power:27 hp (20.1 kW)
Perkins notes:Tractors with the diesel are known as E27N P6(TA).
Perkins power:45 hp (33.6 kW)
Engine options:Ford 4.4L 4-cyl gasoline, Perkins 4.7L 6-cyl diesel
Ford rated RPM:1200
Ford bore/stroke:4.125x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm)
Ford engine type:gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Ford displacement:267 ci (4.4 L)
Ford firing order:1-2-4-3
Ford oil capacity:12.6 qts (11.9 L)
Perkins rated RPM:1500
Ford starter volts:12
Perkins bore/stroke:3.50x5.00 inches (89 x 127 mm)
Perkins engine type:diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Perkins displacement:288 ci (4.7 L)
Ford coolant capacity:48.1 qts (45.5 L)

Dimensions

Width:65 inches (165 cm)
Height:82 inches (208 cm)
Length:133 inches (337 cm)
Weight:4340 lbs (1968 kg)
Wheelbase:77 inches (195 cm)
Rear axle diameter:2 inch (50 mm), 2.5 inch (63 mm)
Clearance (front axle):16.4 inches (41 cm)

Electrical

Ground:positive
Battery AH:57
Battery volts:12
Charging system:generator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical drum foot brakes, wet disc hand brake brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Notes: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.
Built in:Dagenham, England
Manufacturer:Fordson (a part of Ford)
Years produced:1945 - 1952

Belt Pulley

RPM:1200
Speed:2,976 ft/min (907.08 meters/min)
Diameter:9.75 inches (24 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity:13.2 qts (12.5 L)

Serial Numbers

1945:980520
1946:993489
1947:1018978
1948:1054094
1949:1104657
1950:1138235
1951:1180610
1952:1216575
Final:1216990
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.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission
Engine RPM:574@1200
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

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