Fordson E27N Major

The Fordson E27N Major is a tractor produced by Fordson. It is equipped with a 288 ci 4.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 27 hp / 20.1 kW; Diesel (listed): 45 hp / 33.6 kW. Transmission: gear. Operating weight: 4340 lbs 1968 kg.

Overview

	1945 - 1952

Production
Manufacturer	Fordson (a part of Ford)
Built in Dagenham, England
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.

Fordson Major Transmission
3-speed
Transmission details ...

Fordson Major Power
Engine	45 hp 33.6 kW

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical drum foot brakes, wet disc hand brake brakes
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
Engine RPM	574@1200

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	77 inches 195 cm
Weight	4340 lbs 1968 kg
Front tire	6.00-19
Rear tire	11.00-36
Full dimensions and tires ...

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

References
Fordson Major Tractor Instruction Manual published in 1950

Engine

Engine options
Ford 4.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Perkins 4.7L 6-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 267 ci / 4.4 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Ford
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
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	48.1 qts 45.5 L
Oil capacity	12.6 qts 11.9 L

Engine Detail — 288 ci / 4.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
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

Transmission

Transmission — gear

Transmission	gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity	13.2 qts 12.5 L

Dimensions

Fordson Major Tires
Ag front	6.00-19
Ag rear	11.00-36

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

Photos

Fordson E27N Major on rubber tires

Fordson E27N Major on rubber tires

Fordson E27N Major on steel wheels

Fordson E27N Major Roadless half-tracks