Fordson E 27 N-D vs Nuffield DM-4
8 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the E 27 N-D and the DM-4 → 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 · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | E 27 N-D | DM-4 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 44.4 hp | 44.9 hp | — |
| Engine declared | PERKINS P-6 | PERKINS P-4 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.73 L | 3.15 L | +50% E 27 N-D |
| Maximum torque declared | 163 lb·ft · 221 N·m | 130 lb·ft · 176 N·m | +26% E 27 N-D |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 9.6 mph · 15.5 km/h | 17.4 mph · 28 km/h | +81% DM-4 |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated wet single plate clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 7.2 gpm · 27.3 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | 1,421 psi · 98 bar | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 574 rpm | 540 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,218 lb · 2,367 kg | 4,996 lb · 2,266 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 77.0 in · 1,956 mm | 78.0 in · 1,981 mm | — |
| Length declared | 133.0 in · 3,378 mm | 121.5 in · 3,086 mm | +9% E 27 N-D |
| Width declared | 65.0 in · 1,651 mm | 69.0 in · 1,753 mm | +6% DM-4 |
| Height declared | 82.0 in · 2,083 mm | 80.7 in · 2,051 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 12.0 in · 305 mm | 17.0 in · 432 mm | +42% DM-4 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.5 ft · 3.20 m | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | — | 67.2 qt · 63.6 L | — |
Fordson E 27 N-D sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Major-Diesel (E27N)”
Nuffield DM-4 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield Universal DM 4 / Diesel (1950-1954)”