Fordson
Fordson E27N Major
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) |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 11.00-36 |
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| Front tire | 6.00-19 |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 1.2 gal (4.5 L) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| Battery AH | 57 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | generator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| 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. |
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| Built in | Dagenham, England |
| Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford) |
| Years produced | 1945 - 1952 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 1200 |
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| Speed | 2,976 ft/min (907.08 meters/min) |
| Diameter | 9.75 inches (24 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 13.2 qts (12.5 L) |
Serial Numbers
| 1945 | 980520 |
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| 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 |
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| Engine RPM | 574@1200 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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