Fordson E27N Major: all source data

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
ManufacturerFordson (a part of Ford)
(no label)Built in Dagenham, England
(no label)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
(no label)Ford 4.4L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Perkins 4.7L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank21 gal | 79.5 L
Aux. fuel1.2 gal | 4.5 L
Transmission
(no label)3-speed
Power
Engine45 hp | 33.6 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Manual steering
(no label)Mechanical drum foot brakes, wet disc hand brake brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Engine RPM574@1200
Dimensions
Wheelbase77 inches | 195 cm
Weight4340 lbs | 1968 kg
Front tire6.00-19
Rear tire11.00-36
Serial location
(no label)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
Diameter9.75 inches | 24 cm
RPM1200
Speed2,976 ft/min | 907.08 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Charging systemgenerator
Battery volts12
Battery AH57

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Ford 4.4L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Perkins 4.7L 6-cyl diesel
Engine detail
(no label)Ford
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)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.
Displacement267 ci | 4.4 L
Bore/Stroke4.125x5.00 inches | 105 x 127 mm
Power27 hp | 20.1 kW
Rated RPM1200
Firing order1-2-4-3
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)48.1 qts | 45.5 L
(no label)Perkins
(no label)diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)Tractors with the diesel are known as E27N P6(TA).
Displacement288 ci | 4.7 L
Bore/Stroke3.50x5.00 inches | 89 x 127 mm
Power45 hp | 33.6 kW
Rated RPM1500
Engine oil
Oil capacity12.6 qts | 11.9 L

Transmission

Transmission
Transmissiongear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity13.2 qts | 12.5 L
Oil type20 o ↔90 o F : SAE 90 20 o F ↓ : SAE 80 90 o F ↑ : SAE 120 | [-6 o ↔32 o C]

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.00-19
Ag rear11.00-36
Dimensions
Wheelbase77 inches | 195 cm
Length133 inches | 337 cm
Width65 inches | 165 cm
Height82 inches | 208 cm
Weight4340 lbs | 1968 kg
Clearance (front axle)16.4 inches | 41 cm
Rear axle2 inch diameter | 50 mm
Rear axle2.5 inch diameter | 63 mm