Fordson E27N Major
Built: 1947-1947 · Series: Other models
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The Fordson E27N Major rolled off the line in 1947 as a tractor. Under the bonnet works a four-cylinder engine displacing 4.4 litres, producing 20.1 kW.
Dimensions are 3.37 m by 1.65 m. Unladen, it tips the scales at 1,968 kg.
The engine is water-cooled. Within the range, rated power spans from 20.1 to 70 kW; with 20.1 kW, the E27N Major sits at the bottom end. The next one up is the DEKTA with 23 kW.
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | Ford or Perkinscorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 45 hp (20.1 kW)correct |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,400 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,370 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,650 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,968 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel driveWDcorrect |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 10.2 kW/t (20 kW / 2 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 16% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,240 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Fordson E27N Major have?
The Fordson E27N Major delivers 45 hp.
How much does the Fordson E27N Major weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,968 kg.
What engine does the Fordson E27N Major have?
4 cylinders, 4,400 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Fordson E27N Major?
3,370 mm × 1,650 mm.
When was the Fordson E27N Major built?
Production years: 1947.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 14 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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