All 66 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.
Overview
Production
Manufacturer
Fordson (a part of Ford)
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Built in Dagenham, England
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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.
Engine
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Ford 4.4L 4-cyl gasoline
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Perkins 4.7L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
21 gal | 79.5 L
Aux. fuel
1.2 gal | 4.5 L
Transmission
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3-speed
Power
Engine
45 hp | 33.6 kW
Mechanical
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Two-wheel drive
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Manual steering
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Mechanical drum foot brakes, wet disc hand brake brakes
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Open operator station.
Pto
Rear PTO
transmission
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
574@1200
Dimensions
Wheelbase
77 inches | 195 cm
Weight
4340 lbs | 1968 kg
Front tire
6.00-19
Rear tire
11.00-36
Serial 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
Engine
Engine options
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Ford 4.4L 4-cyl gasoline
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Perkins 4.7L 6-cyl diesel
Engine detail
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Ford
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gasoline
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4-cylinder
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liquid-cooled
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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 (Coolant)
48.1 qts | 45.5 L
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Perkins
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diesel
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6-cylinder
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liquid-cooled
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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
Engine oil
Oil capacity
12.6 qts | 11.9 L
Transmission
Transmission
Transmission
gear
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity
13.2 qts | 12.5 L
Oil type
20 o ↔90 o F : SAE 90 20 o F ↓ : SAE 80 90 o F ↑ : SAE 120 | [-6 o ↔32 o C]