Fordson New Major Specifications

Production

Who manufactured the Fordson E1A New Major and where was it built?

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

Engines

What engine specifications does the Fordson E1A New Major have?

• Ford 3.3L 4-cyl all fuel
• Ford 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline
• Ford 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
• Fuel tank: 18 gal (gasoline, diesel) / 68.1 L, 16.8 gal (all fuel) / 63.6 L
• Aux. fuel: 1.2 gal / 4.5 L

Transmission

What type of transmission does the Fordson E1A New Major have?

• Type: 6-speed gear

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the Fordson E1A New Major?

• 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

Mechanical

What mechanical features does the Fordson E1A New Major have?

• Drive: Two-wheel drive
• Steering: Manual
• Operator station: Open

Tractor Hitch

What type of hitch does the Fordson E1A New Major have?

• Rear Type: II

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications for the Fordson E1A New Major?

• Rear PTO: transmission / live (Live PTO became an option in 1957)
• Rear RPM: 540

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the Fordson E1A New Major?

• Wheelbase: 80 inches / 203 cm
• Weight: 5,308 lbs / 2407 kg
• Front tire: 7.50-16
• Rear tire: 14-30

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the Fordson E1A New Major?

• Ground: Positive
• Battery volts: 12