Fordson E1A New Major

The Fordson E1A New Major is a tractor produced by Fordson. It is equipped with a 220 ci 3.6 L engine. The rated power output is 33.56 hp 25.0 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 5,308 lbs 2407 kg.

Overview

	1952 - 1958	1952 - 1958

Production
Manufacturer	Fordson (a part of Ford)
Built in Dagenham, England
Original price	$3,417

Fordson New Major Transmission
6-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Fordson New Major Power
Drawbar (claimed)	30 hp 22.4 kW
PTO (claimed)	35 hp 26.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	34.2 hp 25.5 kW
Belt (tested)	38.49 hp 28.7 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
	live *Live PTO became an option in 1957.
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	80 inches 203 cm
Weight	5,308 lbs 2407 kg
Front tire	7.50-16
Rear tire	14-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	positive
Battery volts	12

References
New Fordson Major published in 1952
Fordson Major Instruction Book published in 1954

Engine

Engine options
Ford 3.3L 4-cyl all fuel
Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 198.9 ci / 3.3 L

Manufacturer	Ford
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
all fuel
Displacement	198.9 ci 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.74x4.52 inches 95 x 115 mm
Compression	4.61:1
	4.35:1 (early type)
Rated RPM	1600
Firing order	1-2-4-3
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	7.2 qts 6.8 L

Fordson New Major Engine

Engine Detail — 198.9 ci / 3.3 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Ford
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	198.9 ci 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.74x4.52 inches 95 x 115 mm
Compression	5.5:1
Rated RPM	1600
Firing order	1-2-4-3
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	7.2 qts 6.8 L
Coolant capacity	12.4 qts 11.7 L

Engine Detail — 220 ci / 3.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Ford
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	220 ci 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke	3.937x4.52 inches 100 x 115 mm
Compression	16.0 : 1
Rated RPM	1600
Firing order	1-2-4-3
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	7.2 qts 6.8 L

Fordson New Major Engine

Transmission

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Oil capacity	21.6 qts 20.4 L
Oil type	90oF [32oC]↑ : SAE140 90o↔10oF [32o↔-12oC] : SAE90 10oF [-12oC]↓ : SAE80	90oF [32oC]↑	: SAE140	90o↔10oF [32o↔-12oC]	: SAE90	10oF [-12oC]↓	: SAE80
90oF [32oC]↑	: SAE140
90o↔10oF [32o↔-12oC]	: SAE90
10oF [-12oC]↓	: SAE80
Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.
90oF [32oC]↑	: SAE140
90o↔10oF [32o↔-12oC]	: SAE90
10oF [-12oC]↓	: SAE80

Dimensions

Fordson New Major Tires
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	14-30

Dimensions
Wheelbase	80 inches 203 cm
Length	130.5 inches 331 cm
Width	65 inches 165 cm
Height (steering wheel)	63 inches 160 cm
Height (hood)	57.35 inches 145 cm
Weight	5,308 lbs 2407 kg
Clearance (front axle)	19.5 inches 49 cm
Clearance (drawbar)	13.13 inches 33 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 500: diesel 6-speed 2WD
NTTL 501: gasoline 6-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 500
Diesel 6-speed 2WD August 17 - 27, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 500 file
Belt power (max)	38.49 hp 28.7 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	34.2 hp 25.5 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	5315 lbs 2410 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 501
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD August 17 - 26, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 501 file
Belt power (max)	33.56 hp 25.0 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	30 hp 22.4 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	5016 lbs 2275 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Fordson E1A New Major

1955 Fordson New Major