8 material differences · fewer than 12
Tractor oneBUKH 403 (Super)1963–1967No measured PTO figureTractor twoFordson New Major (E1A)1951–1958No measured PTO figure
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the 403 (Super) 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
8 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 403 (Super) | New Major (E1A) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 39.4 hp | 39.4 hp | — |
| Engine declared | BUKH 3 G 105 | — | — |
| Displacement declared | 3.38 L | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 13.7 mph · 22 km/h | +14% 403 (Super) |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 4.2 gpm · 16.0 L/min | 4.9 gpm · 18.5 L/min | +16% New Major (E1A) |
| Pressure declared | 1,987 psi · 137 bar | 1,991 psi · 137 bar | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm / 1000 rpm | 542 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,112 lb · 1,865 kg | 4,564 lb · 2,070 kg | +11% New Major (E1A) |
| Wheelbase declared | 83.3 in · 2,115 mm | 79.5 in · 2,020 mm | — |
| Length declared | 124.6 in · 3,165 mm | 130.5 in · 3,314 mm | — |
| Width declared | 64.2 in · 1,630 mm | 65.0–85.0 in · 1,651–2,159 mm | differs |
| Height, over the steering wheel declared | 61.8 in · 1,570 mm | 63.4 in · 1,610 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 15.7 in · 400 mm | 19.5 in · 495 mm | +24% New Major (E1A) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 8.9 ft · 2.70 m | 10.5 ft · 3.20 m | +19% New Major (E1A) |
| Fuel tank declared | 37.0 qt · 35.0 L | 72.1 qt · 68.25 L | +95% New Major (E1A) |
BUKH 403 (Super) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Bukh Super 403”
Fordson New Major (E1A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson New Major”