BOLINDER-MUNKTELL BM-20 vs Fordson New Major (E1A)
7 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the BM-20 and the New Major (E1A) → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
7 material differences · 2 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | BM-20 | New Major (E1A) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 40.5 hp | 39.4 hp | — |
| Engine declared | BOLINDER W-5 | — | — |
| Displacement declared | 5.31 L | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h | 13.7 mph · 22 km/h | +10% New Major (E1A) |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 4.9 gpm · 18.5 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 1,991 psi · 137 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 2,094 lb · 950 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 545 rpm | 542 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,842 lb · 2,650 kg | 4,564 lb · 2,070 kg | +28% BM-20 |
| Wheelbase declared | 70.9 in · 1,800 mm | 79.5 in · 2,020 mm | +12% New Major (E1A) |
| Length declared | 128.0 in · 3,250 mm | 130.5 in · 3,314 mm | — |
| Width declared | 68.9 in · 1,750 mm | 65.0 in · 1,651 mm | +6% BM-20 |
| Height declared | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm | 63.4 in · 1,610 mm | +14% BM-20 |
| Ground clearance declared | — | 19.5 in · 495 mm | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 10.5 ft · 3.20 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 79.3 qt · 75 L | 72.1 qt · 68.25 L | +10% BM-20 |
BOLINDER-MUNKTELL BM-20 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Bolinder-Munktell BM 20”
Fordson New Major (E1A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson New Major”